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Christine Marie Hanisco

also known as Chrissy

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at Concord, NH
Practice Areas: Family, Adoption, Estate Planning

20 Foundry Street, Second Floor, Concord, NH

About Christine

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Surrogacy, egg/sperm/embryo donation, clinic consent forms, embryo disposition. Private termination of parental rights leading to adoption.

12 years

50%
Adoption 40%

Chrissy's adoption practice includes confirmatory adoptions, stepparent adoptions, and domestic adoptions. She has represented birth mothers and adoptive parents, and also has experience in private termination of parental rights cases.

10 years

40%
Estate Planning 10%

Limited to New Hampshire.

6 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 23 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 25 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Life Stages Law, PLLC

20 Foundry Street, Second Floor, Concord, NH, 03301

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Christine Marie Hanisco's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (4) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
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Posted by Angelina | January 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Surrogacy Attorney

I worked with Christine Hanisco on my surrogacy contract. She was incredible knowledgeable and helpful during the time we were negotiating my contract. She always availed herself when I had a question whether it was by email or phone. I appreciate her caring empathic ear while I had many questions a...nd concerns while going through this process. I recommend Christine Hanisco for all of your legal needs due to surrrogracy. She also has a wide knowledge of other ‘s in and out of her field that can help with many different avenues when planning to become a surrogate such as but not limited to financial planning, employment attorneys and so forth. She practices in New Hampshire and is well versed in many other New England state’s laws. I live in Massachusetts and had no concerns at all about her knowledge of my state laws verses New Hampshire.

Christine Hanisco

Replied last January 7, 2018

Thank you for the nice review Angelina! It was a pleasure working with you. Just so anyone else reading is aware, I am licensed in New Hampshire AND Massachusetts! ART law often does cross state borders too, so I do make sure to stay informed of the laws in all states.

Posted by Caitlin | December 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Egg Donor

Chrissy drafted my contract as an egg donor. She was extremely thorough, helpful and friendly.

Christine Hanisco

Replied last January 7, 2018

Thank you!

Posted by Wendy | November 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Calming

Attorney Hanisco was simply amazing through my entire ordeal. No matter how small or how big my questions were she always took the time to make sure that I totally understood her answers. I never felt that if I said to her I don't understand she would be upset having to explain it all over again. ...She stayed right on top of my case the entire time. I was always contacted each and every time there was any information or movement for my case. Once may "day in court" arrived I was very very nervous. Again, she was able to keep me calm by saying we were not leaving that conference room until I was completely calm and I understood everything. Once we were called, I knew I had hired the right attorney. She was calm but yet spoke with authority and confidence. At one point I thought I was going to faint. She was right there asking the court for a moment. She made me feel like I was the only one in that court room at that moment. I was her #1 priority before, during and after. I would recommend her to anyone who need an attorney. God forbid I every need an attorney again but if I do I will be going directly to Attorney Christine Hanisco.

Christine Hanisco

Replied last January 7, 2018

It was my pleasure to assist you through this difficult time.

Posted by Glenn | February 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Job well done.

I was happy to have Chrissy on my side. she answered all my questions with quick response and was easy to communicate with as well the rest of staff. she helped with weighing the pros and cons of possible outcome of my case. she went the extra step to help find personal outside her office I needed fo...r a positive outcome in my case. Thanks Chrissy. Glenn L.

Posted by Judy | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellant

Christine is a Lawyer who really cares. She doesn't miss a thing and keeps her clients very well informed. Christine has an amazing talent for communicating with all involved. Anyone who hires Christine can be sure they will get the best legal advise, she doesn't take the easy route, she takes the... route best for her client!!

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Christine Marie Hanisco's Lawyer Endorsements

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Meghan Ledebuhr

Adoption lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I HIGHLY endorse this lawyer. In addition to having total command of adoption and fertility law and how to navigate the system, Chrissy is kind, efficient and committed."

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Michael Doland

Adoption lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The answers of Ms. Hanisco are consistently accurate, full of analysis, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities every client would look for when hiring a lawyer."

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Kevin O'Keefe

Adoption lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Christine. She is intelligent, respectful, and creative in her diverse practice areas. She is well-respected by her clients and other attorneys. I always respected her advocacy and work ethic during our time together at the Public Defender."

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Homer Jordan

Family lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Asiyah Sarwari

Family lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Hanisco without reservation. She's a caring, experienced and responsive attorney. She would be an asset to anyone dealing with issues related to assisted reproductive law."

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Gail Barsky

Litigation lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I whole-heartedly endorse this lawyer. She is well respected by her peers and her clients. She clearly works hard for them evidenced by their reviews. She contributes to the AVVO forum to assist the public which is commendable."

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Channika Desilva

Family lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hanisco is a well-regarded and driven attorney who has provided exceptional legal representation to numerous clients throughout the U.S. With her extensive knowledge, broad experience and impressive professional skills, she is bound to invest her time and energy into achieving the best outcome for each case, regardless of its level of complexity."

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Leonard Boyer

Adoption lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hanisco is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for her clients."

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John Brandte

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"Chrissy is someone who cares about her clients and is willing to help other attorney’s do a more effective job with theirs. Just out of law school, I got a probation client who was in trouble. When I reached out for information on the local probation system and the people I had to deal with, Chrissy, not knowing me from Joe the Plumber (who I would also like to have as a client), responded to me with invaluable insight as she had worked with these people. In spite of prison almost looking inevitable several times, my client remained in the community and continues rehabilitation. Chrissy’s insights and experience played no small part."

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Joseph Garrison

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christine is a great lawyer. I had the pleasure of working with her at the public defenders office. She takes great care with her cases, is very thorough and does not back down from a challenge. Because of that, her clients receive excellent representation."

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Melissa Pierce

Criminal defense lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Hanisco and I were opposing counsel on a number of cases when we were both relatively new, so I've known her for over a decade. She has always zealously advocated for her clients, and often looked for creative solutions to seemingly impossible situations. She is prompt, knowledgeable, and very personable. Negotiations were always courteous, even when we reached impasses. I have referred people to her in private practice and will continue to do so!"

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Kristin Weberg

Adoption lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chrissy and I worked on a matter together at the public defender in 2016. Recently, I consulted with her on an adoption matter. She is a very efficient and effective advocate for her clients. What sets Chrissy apart from other attorneys is her mastery of the law combined with her responsiveness. Chrissy is a very client-centered lawyer and I recommend her."

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David Coolidge

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christine provides thoughtful and accurate legal advice to her clients. She is passionate about criminal defense and aggressively defends her clients on a daily basis."

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Donna Brown

Litigation lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Chrissy at the NH Public Defenders office and she was the go to person in our office on changes to DWI and motor vehicle laws. She is also very knowledgeable about search and seizure cases and has successfully litigated numerous motions to suppress evidence."

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Rebecca Liubakka

Family lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chrissy is a passionate and compassionate attorney. Her understanding of complex and emotional situations makes for successful and well handled matters"

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Amelia Demma

Family lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Hanisco and I work together in the field of assisted family building providing services to egg donors, embryo donors, known sperm donors, surrogates and intended parents. I know her to be a serious and well-informed practitioner bringing to this work not only her expertise but also her compassion."

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Theodore Lothstein

Litigation lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Like Chrissy, I am a litigator in Concord, NH. For years, I have watched Chrissy Hanisco represent clients in courts all around the area and have been continually impressed with her professionalism, poise and self-confidence, and loyalty and dedication to her clients. For these reasons, I endorse Chrissy Hanisco."

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Asiyah Sarwari

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Marla Neufeld

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Stanton Phillips

Adoption lawyer

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Leonard Boyer

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Enrique Mesa

Immigration lawyer

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Joseph Garrison

Criminal defense lawyer

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Melissa Pierce

Criminal defense lawyer

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Donna Brown

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kristin Weberg

Criminal defense lawyer

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Amelia Demma

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Theodore Lothstein

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2000

Journal of Human Rights Award, NY Law School

2000

Prof Lombardo Award for Excellence in Admin. of Criminal Justice, NY Law School

1999

Joseph P Soloman Public Service Fellow, NY Law School

1998

Joseph P Soloman Public Service Fellow, NY Law School

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Board of Directors, RESOLVE New England

2015 - Present

Attorney, The Stein Law Firm, PLLC

2010 - 2013

Adjunct Professor, NH Technical Institute

2004 - 2015

Attorney, New Hampshire Public Defender Office

2002 - 2004

Attorney, Disabilities Rights Center

2001 - 2002

Assistant Regional Counsel, Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Department of Social Services

2000 - 2001

Law Clerk, Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Juvenile Court

2000 - 2000

Legal Intern, Mental Hygiene Legal Services

1999 - 2000

Legal Intern, NY City Law Department

1999 - 1999

Legal Intern, JRI Health Law Institute

1998 - 1998

Legal Intern, South Middlesex Legal Services, Inc.

1998 - 1998

Legal Intern, Kings County (Brooklyn) District Attorney

1996 - 1997

Paralegal, NH Department of Justice

Associations

2021 - Present

Resolve New England

Vice President

2020 - Present

SEEDS- Grievance Committee

Chair

2019 - Present

New Hampshire Bar Association, Board of Governors

Governor at Large

2017 - Present

SEEDS - Grievance Committee

Member

2016 - Present

Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy (SEEDS)

Member

2015 - Present

RESOLVE New England

Professional Member

2015 - Present

American Bar Association

Member Assisted Reproductive Technologies Committee

2014 - Present

New Hampshire Women's Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Capital Region Mothers of Multiples

Member

2002 - Present

New Hampshire Bar Association (NHBA)

Member

2017 - 2021

RESOLVE New England

Secretary, Executive Committee

2016 - 2019

NHBA - Legislation Committee

Member

2014 - 2016

Capital Region Mothers of Multiples

Executive Board

2012 - 2017

New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Bailey

Not Guilty

IMO Minor

Termination of parental rights and subsequent adoption granted

IMO Minor

Adoption granted.

IMO Baby

Parentage order granted

State v. Heather Spencer

Not guilty

Davis v. May Department Stores

settlement

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Education

2000

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

New Hampshire Technical Institute

Certificate

1993

Saint Anselm College

BA

Speaking Engagements

2019

Connect and Learn Seminar: Adoption, Donor Conception & Surrogacy Finding a Donor and Gestational Carrier and Legal Issues

2019

26th Fertility Treatment, Donor Choices and Adoption Conferene Egg & Embryo Donation: Choosing a Donor & Securing Your Parental Rights

2018

Spring 2018 Connect and Learn Seminar Finding a Donor or Gestational Carrier and Legal Issues

2018

25th Fertility Treatment, Donor Choices and Adoption Conference Adoption Law In New England

2017

24th Fertility Treatment, Donor Choices and Adoption Egg & Embryo Donation: Choosing a Donor & Securing Your Parental Rights

2016

Donor Conception and Surrogacy Connect & Learn Seminar Gamete Donation & Surrogacy: The Legal Piece

2016

23rd Fertility Treatment, Donor Choices and Adoption Conference Egg Donation: Practice and Legal Issues

Publications

2018

MCLE: Adoption and Reproductive Technology Law in Massachusetts (2nd ed.) Embryo Law (Chapter 10)

2017

New Hampshire Bar News, November 15, 2017 Establishing Parentage Post-Obergefell for Same-Sex Couples

2000

New York Law School Journal of Human Rights Acknowledging the Hypocrisy: Granting Minors the Right to Choose Their Medical Treatment

Languages

English

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