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

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Posted by Kim | October 09, 2014

Laurie is the best legal decision you will make

I find Laurie to be respectfully professional and very knowledgable. She is an asset to have on your side and part of your legal team. Thank you Laurie

Posted by Cheryl | October 08, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommended attorney

Ms. Lacoste has been working on two cases for us over the past year. She has been responsive, thorough, professional and caring throughout this long pain-staking process. Her confidence and knowledge of the justice system assures us that we have certainly made the right choice in our lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | October 08, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Recomended

Laurie displayed an appropriate level of aggressiveness in order to handle my divorce. She had a good sense of when to push back and how hard, and when not to. She had a good feel for what the court would likely decide vs. not, which helped drive many of our decisions which led to settlement outsid...e of the courtroom.

Posted by Jeanne | October 08, 2014 | Sex Crime

Great Person..Super Lawyer..Definitely Knows Her Stuff

I have not had much experience with lawyers but several months ago I needed one after I was sexually assaulted. On a recommendation, I called the Brown Law Firm and was introduced to Laurie. With her professionalism and knowledge of the law, she has guided me through the legal maze. While doing th...is she has kept me informed of everything that is going on and in a language that a layperson can understand. She has also been extremely supportive which has meant so much to me. I feel that I am really fortunate to have Laurie as my attorney.

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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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