Laurie A. Lacoste

Laurie A. Lacoste

4.4
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Portsmouth, NH
Practice Areas: Family, Probate, Litigation ... +2 more

170 West Road, Suite 6D, Portsmouth, NH

About Laurie

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 45%

Divorce & Parenting, Legal Separations, Mediation/Litigation, Prenuptial Agreements, Guardianship, Relocation, Spousal Support/Alimony, Domestic Violence, Modification

45%
Probate 25%

Estate Administration Guardianships (minors and adults)

25%
Litigation 15%

Business litigation Employment litigation Probate litigation Breach of fiduciary duty Breach of contract Real estate and construction litigation Employment contract disputes Unfair and deceptive trade practice issues Homeowners association issues Business defense Collections and creditors' rights Boundary and easement disputes Landlord-tenant disputes Business and partnership disputes

15%
Personal Injury 10%

Car accidents Motorcycle accidents Pedestrian accidents Slip and fall accidents Dog and animal bites

10%
General Practice 5%

I perform a wide range of legal services in addition to the practice areas listed. If your issue pertains to an area of law that I do not handle, I can refer you to a competent attorney who can assist you.

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 21 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 21 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2004

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Laurie Lacoste

170 West Road, Suite 6D, Portsmouth, NH, 03801

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Laurie A. Lacoste's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Jared | July 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Laurie tried to financially take advantage of me because of my disability and failed to properly represent me.

After telling Laurie about my neurological disability she tried to financially take advantage of me by putting a different price in the contract than what we discussed thinking I would not notice. When I confronted her about it, she refused to respond to me. In my first conversation with Laurie she w...as using vulgarities and then complained to me about how another client is trying to get their money back. Extremely unprofessional. Laurie later decided to withdraw from me case when I had asked her to hire a PI to get necessary paperwork for my case as I was unable to get it myself. Laurie refused. I tried to fight Laurie withdrawing from my case and we had a hearing. At the hearing Laurie LIED to the judge twice stating that I gave her less of a retainer than I really did and then told the judge that I signed a contract that I in fact did not sign. Then Laurie attempted to tell the judge about our conversations in email that are part of the attorney client privilege. Laurie has about the same integrity as Saul Goodman. She is a CRIMINAL Lawyer and should be disbarred. Because of my terrible experience with her I made a website to warn others about her where I explain in more detail about the atrocities that Laurie has committed. Please come view my webpage at https://laurielacoste.com

Posted by Jennifer | December 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Sharp as a tack, calm inside the chaos

I began working with Attorney LaCoste before she went into practice for herself and I recently retained her again. Her knowledge of family law, including complicated financial components such as QDRO as it pertains to retirement plans and pensions is stellar. She is compassionate but direct and clear..., laying out the process that lies ahead and really customizing responses for what is best in your unique situation. She is the solid and reliable resource you need when you are in the most chaotic time of your life.

Posted by Michael | October 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Work On Our Case!

My family and I would like to thank Attorney Laurie Lacoste of Lacoste Law for the excellent work she did helping us with our case. Laurie worked diligently through issues that came up along the way and took the time to explain laws relevant to our case and present us with options. Laurie is a very ...competent attorney and knows her stuff! Laurie provided excellent counseling and achieved the best possible outcome for our situation. I absolutely recommend Lacoste Law!

Posted by Dianne | December 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Definitely the best lawyer I could have hired!!

Laurie helped me win a court battle against a narcissistic person who was trying to keep my daughter away from me. I had alot of help from a friend through this whole process who recommended me to Laurie. If I hadn't hired Laurie to help me with this final hearing, I'm not sure I would have won. She ...knows all her laws and specifics and as we won the case to terminate guardianship I got to leave the courtroom crying from excitement. I will recommend he to anyone in need and if I need a lawyer again, she will be the FIRST attorney I will call! Thank you so much Laurie for all you have done to help bring my little girl home where she belongs!

Posted by anonymous | November 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She dropped my case 6 weeks before my final divorce hearing

I spent thousands of dollars in my divorce case using Attorney Lacoste. She represented me for over a year. Then in late 2011, 6 weeks before my final divorce hearing, she dumped my case informing me that she had taken a job in the public sector. She notified me via a letter. She gave me no verbal n...otice in advance. No phone call... nothing. She left me high and dry. I had to cough up another retainer for another attorney. Sorry to say, I feel like I was cheated! How would you feel Attorney Lacoste? You knew my character and what I was up against. I simply cannot recommend you.

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Laurie A. Lacoste's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amy Connolly

General practice lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Lacoste is an excellent and reputable lawyer in New Hampshire. She is meticulous in her legal writing and a strong oral advocate. Clients would be well served by her experience and knowledge. I highly recommend her!"

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Jared Bedrick

Family lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Laurie is a family law guru and the first person I go to with any divorce or custody question. She's always on the ball and very personable."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Reduced Fee Honor Roll, New Hampshire Bar Association

2011

Pro Bono Honor Roll, New Hampshire Bar Association

2010

Reduced Fee Honor Roll, New Hampshire Bar Association

2008

Pro Bono Honor Roll, New Hampshire Bar Association

2007

Reduced Fee Honor Roll, New Hampshire Bar Association

2007

Pro Bono Honor Roll, New Hampshire Bar Association

2005

Pro Bono Honor Roll, New Hampshire Bar Association

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Lacoste Law, Inc.

2012 - 2018

Attorney, Law Offices Of Stephen C. Brown, PLLC

2011 - 2012

Assistant County Attorney, Carroll County District Attorney

2009 - 2012

Attorney, Law Office of Laurie A. Lacoste

2004 - 2009

Attorney, Shaines & McEachern

2001 - 2004

Paralegal, McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton Pa

1999 - 2001

Paralegal, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company

1998 - 1998

Paralegal, Chubb Insurance Company

1998 - 1998

Paralegal, Gallant, Hausler & Lampert

1992 - 1998

Paralegal, Law Offices of Carpentino

Associations

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

New Hampshire Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

New Hampshire Association for Justice

Member

2004 - Present

New Hampshire Women's Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Rockingham County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Strafford County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Guardianship

Successfully litigated the termination of Guardianship

Child Custody

Successfully obtained Emergency Court Order

Guardianship

Successfully obtained Court Order appointing Grandmother permanent Guardianship of minor

Trust Dispute

Successful negotiation of Trust dispute between siblings.

Custody

Successfully transferred custody to move child into safe environment

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Education

2003

Massachusetts School of Law at Andover

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Notre Dame College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

Annual Family Law Forum

The Impact of Mental Illness and Substance Abuse on Family Law Cases

Publications

2021

NHAJ Family Law Forum Seminar The Impact of Mental Illness and Substance Abuse on Family Law Cases

Languages

English

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