Patrick J. Arnold

Patrick J. Arnold

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Manchester, NH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Litigation, Landlord & Tenant

148 Salmon St, PO Box 202, Manchester, NH

About Patrick

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 195-250 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 16 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Patrick J. Arnold

148 Salmon St, PO Box 202, Manchester, NH, 03105

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Patrick J. Arnold's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
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Posted by Ilene | August 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent handling of my tenant issues!

I'm so glad I found Attorney Arnold. It was just an online search and sometimes you get lucky. Patrick is responsive, patient, and thorough. He explains issues and any legal implications in as much (or little) detail as one requires. I have a tenant problem (lack of rent payments, refusal to leav...e) that is still ongoing. At our first court hearing, Patrick got them to sign and honor an agreement to start paying immediately and to leave by a certain date. I'm happy to report that they DID make payments and they DID vacate the premises. I would not have been able to accomplish this on my own. My case continues, as there is still an issue of prior monies owed, but I'm very confident that a satisfactory resolution will be reached. Not only is Patrick extremely well-versed in the law and comfortable with the negotiations, but he was able to get my tenants OFF their BUTTS and he did it at an extremely affordable rate. I could not be happier with his services and highly enourage hiring him for your appropriate legal needs.

Posted by Michael | July 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome Experience

If you are reading this review because you are considering Patrick Arnold as your choice for legal representation I strongly recommend that you hire him and read this review. I was facing a possible 5 to 7 year prison sentence. To be honest things were looking pretty bleak. The County Attorney's ...Office was looking to play hardball but Patrick never even broke a sweat. The entire time Patrick remained upbeat and professional and looked at every single angle of the case. As for the outcome thanks to Patrick's diligence and leaving no stone unturned the DA's office went from offering me three years in prison with five years of probation as their initial plea offer to dismissing the charges entirely. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that if I had tried to represent myself or I didn't have Patrick's considerable attention to detail and no-nonsense approach to getting things done I would be sitting in a prison cell right now. Patrick also managed to do all of this while keeping my considerable levels of anxiety in check because he had a level of confidence in our case that made me feel completely at ease. Thank you so much Patrick!

Posted by anonymous | January 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Help with Divorce

Patrick helped my ex and I with filing divorce paperwork. I appreciated his down to earth nature and organization during the process. He was prompt with filing and communication and most the whole process go as smoothly as possible.

Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Patrick got my charges dropped! The absolute ideal outcome

While representing me, Patrick was professional, knowledgable, and easy to communicate with regarding my charges. Ultimately, he achieved the absolute ideal outcome and my charges were completely dropped. He was able to achieve this by my trial date and without me having to appear in court at all. I ...was beyond impressed by and grateful for the work he did with the prosecution. I would highly recdomend having him represent anybody facing criminal charges.

Posted by Susan | December 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Eviction

I was contacted by Patrick through a website i had looked into when i was being evicted. Patrick made my experience stress free and handled everything from court docs to going right in front of the judge with patience and previous laws that helped me win my case against my landlord. I would have lo...st my apartment if it wasn't for Patrick and his hands on approach. he was by my side the whole time

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Patrick J. Arnold's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dana Smith

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Patrick is hard working, driven, and a zealous advocate for his clients. I would highly recommend Patrick to anyone looking for an attorney in the greater Manchester area."

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Joseph Caulfield

Business lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer bright & caring attorney"

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2021

New England Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters)

2020

New England Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters)

2019

New England Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters)

2018

New England Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters)

2017

New England Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters)

2016

New England Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters)

2009

Harry E. Sherwin Award, New Hampshire Sons of the American Revolution

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Patrick J. Arnold

2011 - 2014

Of Counsel, Backus, Meyer & Branch, LLP

2009 - 2011

Associate, Bostock Law, PLLC

Associations

2020 - Present

Manchester Transit Authority

Commissioner

2019 - Present

New Hampshire Catholic Lawyers Guild

Member

2018 - Present

NH Bar Association Legislation Committee

Member

2017 - 2019

City of Manchester, New Hampshire

City Conduct Board Member (re-appointed)

2016 - 2019

NH Bar Association Section on Business Litigation

Member

2014 - 2016

City of Manchester, New Hampshire

City Conduct Board Member (appointed)

2014 - 2015

Ancient Order of Hibernians

Vice President, Shanahan Division 1

2013 - 2013

MC2 Charter School

Community Mentor

2012 - 2014

Manchester Development Corporation

Board of Directors

2011 - 2013

Breathe New Hampshire

Board of Directors

2009 - 2014

City of Manchester, New Hampshire

Alderman (elected)

Sample of Legal Cases

Bonardi v. Jackson

Successfully obtained declaratory judgment and permanent injunctive relief in dispute over easement rights and provisions of the New Hampshire Condominium Act

Lombard v. Pinus Resinosa

Successfully defended landlord client on appeal of 540-A action filed by tenant

Sweeney v. Rite Aid, et al

Defended commercial landlord in personal injury action involving complex indemnity and hold harmless contract provisions

Great Bear Renewable Energy, et al. v. Stove Medic, LLC, et al.

Successfully obtained summary judgment on tortious interference with economic relations

State v. Savoie

Negotiated plea

State v. Edwards

Dismissal of resisting law enforcement and various motor vehicle violations

MAS Realty v. Lynch, et al.

Negotiated agreement

State v. Chase

Assault charged dismissed

State v. West

Fugitive from justice charge dismissed

Cote v. West

Fully-favorable negotiated agreement on contract dispute

Simpson, et al. v. Leavitt

Successfully defended against intentional tort claims and obtained monetary judgment on counterclaims

Wood v. Beique

Negotiated agreement

State of New Hampshire v. LeClerc

Negotiated plea (suspended sentence and probation)

NH Forza, LLC v. Lowe Media, LLC, et al.

Successfully obtained injunction and monetary judgment for misappropriation of trade secrets

Murphy v. Creitz

Successfully defended landlord against consumer protection claims of former tenants

Guarnaccia v. Jackman Ridge Construction

Negotiated settlement for homeowner in case against general contractor

High v. Finer Touch Auto, LLC

Negotiated settlement for consumer client in case involving Consumer Protection Act claim and related torts

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Education

2009

University of New Hampshire School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Dirty Litigation Tactics: How to Deal with the "Rambo" Litigator Hidden Agendas: Why does the Rambo Litigator Exist?

2016

Landlord-Tenant Law: Lease Agreements, Defaults, and Collections Lease Agreements, Tenant Issues and Documentation

2015

Manchester Democrats Annual meeting

Politics of Change in Municipal Governance

2013

GMCC Municipal mayoral debate

Manchester mayoral debate

2013

CloseUp (WMUR TV-09 talk show)

Mayoral candidates debate city issues

2011

NH State Democratic Convention

Co-Chair / moderator

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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