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Katharine J. Phinney
Katharine J. Phinney
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About Katharine

Our mission is to put your needs first to ensure you receive quality representation in all matters.

To schedule a free, confidential consultation, contact NH Divorce Attorney Katharine Phinney today!

Practice areas

FamilyChild custodyDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 75%

  2. Child custody: 15%

  3. Family: 10%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

14 Center Street
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Russman Law Offices

14 Center Street
Exeter, NH, 03825

Website
https://www.russmanlaw.com/katharine-phinney

Russman Law Offices

36 Salmon Street, Second Floor
Manchester, NH, 03104

Russman Law Offices

155 Fleet Street
Portsmouth, NH, 03801

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NHActive200901/17/2018
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2019
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2018
Summa Cum LaudeValparaiso University School of Law2009
Top Honors: Torts; Business Associations & RemediesValparaiso University School of Law2009
Top Honors: Legal Drafting: General & Local GovernmentValparaiso University School of Law2009
Top Honors: Uniform Commercial Code and Sales & Commercial PaperValparaiso University School of Law2009
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyRussman Law Offices2017 - Present
Assistant District AttorneyStrafford County Attorney's Office2016 - 2017
Adjunct ProfessorGranite State College - Law and Society Class2015 - 2015
Assistant District AttorneyRockingham County Attorney's Office2013 - 2016
AttorneyTober Law Offices2010 - 2013
AttorneyCrawford Law PLLC2009 - 2010
Law ClerkLake County Circuit Court2008 - 2008
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
New Hampshire Adult Parole BoardBoard Member2017 - Present
Collaborative Law Alliance of New HampshireMember2017 - Present
Rockingham County Bar AssociationMember2011 - Present
New Hampshire Bar AssociationMember2009 - Present
Granite State College Law and SocietyAdjunct Professor2015 - 2015
Rockingham County Bar AssociationPresident2013 - 2014
Rockingham County Bar AssociationVice President2012 - 2013
Charles C. Doe American Inn of CourtMember2010 - 2011
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
New Hampshire Bar NewsSupreme Court At A Glance2019
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Valparaiso University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2009
University of VermontBA - Bachelor of Arts2004
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Rockingham County Bar AssociationAnnual Meeting - President Address2014
Search and Seizure Training for the New Hampshire State PoliceSearch and Seizure Laws2014

Reviews

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Attorney Phinney was great!

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Katharine was great! I talked with her on a Wednesday about a hearing on Friday. She was very professional and helpful in such a short time that I needed. Her paralegal was also very nice and helpful. At Difficult times like this it’s nice to have someone calming rather than someone that makes you feel rushed and not important. I was very pleased with her work and would definitely recommend her.
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Compassion and thoroughness

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My experience with Attorney Katherine Phinney was exemplary. Attorney Phinney took the time required to fully understand my divorce situation. Divorce is a painful and traumatic experience. Fortunately my situation was very different, as it was very amicable. My wife and I knew how we wanted to proceed with the divorce, and what we wanted as a final outcome. That was the easy part. The court process is very sanitized and does not take into consideration the emotional aspects and the legalese that the majority of the public does not understand. Attorney Phinney explained the process, outlined the necessary information needed for the court documents and ensured that the legal language coincided with the laymen's terms used to communicate the desired outcome of the couple. Attorney Phinney was very thorough and made the process much easier to complete. I would highly recommend her and her legal staff and will look to work with her in the future on legal matters in the future that may warrant her assistance. My only disappointment, is that the review is limited to 5 stars. I would give her 10.
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Excellent Attorney

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Attorney Katharine Phinney was referred to me by an extremely experienced and well respected family lawyer in the area. My case involved a high conflict, multi-year post divorce custody matter. At every step, I have been impressed by Katharine's demeanor, delivery and overall attention to issues that were important to me. She was always straightforward about possible outcomes and cost-effectiveness when deciding strategy. At the same time, she was sympathetic to the complexities of my situation, which was something I really appreciated and needed. I also valued the support and responsiveness of her paralegal. I am very impressed by Attorney Phinney's legal expertise. She is an excellent writer and litigator, and I believe those skills were crucial to my case. She was responsive to my calls/emails and remained practical and strategic. I was very happy with the outcome of my case and I would not hesitate to hire Katharine again. I highly, highly recommend her.
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Katharine is the best !!!!!!

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Please excuse I'm not good with reviews but I feel this review is well-deserved!!!!Katharine is an outstanding attorney... Katharine guided me through a four year long divorce....Whether I was in mediation or in the court room I always felt I had the best attorney possible....Katharine always explained every thing to me whether it was good or not so good... I was unfortunate I had to go to trial but I knew having Katharine as my attorney I felt I had the best attorney possible....And I was right..Katharine was amazing in the court room... She he was extremely organized...The outcome was far better than I ever imagined....The way that she worked through mediation was amazing too...Without her I would not of had the parenting time with my son that I have now... and for that I can't say thank you enough.....
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Post Divorce

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In a post divorce petition, I was in a spot where my ex was looking take parenting time away. Katharine professionally set realistic expectations of all possible outcomes. She laid out, explained and executed our plan to a tee. There were zero surprises, nor questionable charges in terms of invoicing. By the time the smoke cleared, Katharine was able to keep us out of family court and no changes were made to the parenting plan, which was my primary goal in this specific situation. Although this was the first time in my life I needed counsel, I'm so happy ended up with Katharine and her team. I'd confidently recommend her services.
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Katharine was amazing from start to finish of my divorce process. She made a tough situation much more comfortable than I ever imagined. Her guidance and consultation was top notch and she made me feel confident every step of the way. I HIGHLY recommend her and her team!!
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Best Hiring Decision I Will Ever Make

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Katharine had my back at all times during my divorce process this year. She is a balance of intelligence, confidence and approachability. She kept me well informed and educated along the way, was clear and direct with her advise and reasoning and reassured me through some especially challenging points. Always prepared, organized and her communications were clear and timely. Best decision I made for myself personally this year was hiring Katharine Phinney. No question about it.
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Stay Calm and Lawyer On!

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Katharine is focused on your legal interests, listens to your situation, and works with you to reach the outcome you desire. At all times, I felt that I was given the best legal advice for the current challenge in my divorce with the foresight of protecting my interests if a trial were to be needed. Katharine is attentive and responsive. She is responsible with your time and money. In the end, I did not go to trial due to her diligence in moving my case swiftly to mediation and resolution. Had it gone to trial, I felt prepared and confident in Katharine's ability.
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Client

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Katharine had a steady hand and was completely effective with my case at every turn. I felt confident in her guidance and advice. She effectively explained situations and options and we made our decisions together. I highly recommend her as being one of the best attorneys that I have worked with.
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Awesome!

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The decision to hire Katharine was the best decision I made in the divorce process. Because of her guidance and expertise, I won some very difficult decisions, and felt my voice was heard by the courts in a way I had never expected. I trusted her and that trust paid off. I wanted an attorney who was real, truthful, and tough - but who also had a big heart. She's all the above and more. She was supportive and incredibly responsive to any questions or concerns I had throughout the process. I can't imagine what it would have been like without her. She's the best. Highly, highly recommended.
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Kevin O'Keefe, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 15, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse Katharine. She is approachable, responsive, and a zealous advocate. She exhibits traits such as intelligence and empathy making her respected by colleagues, opponents, and judges. Katharine is always receptive and prepared for substantive conversations and earned my respect quickly for those reasons.

Richard Samdperil, Family Attorney on Mar 4, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Katherine is smart, hardworking, and compassionate. She is respected among lawyers in the community for her intelligence and integrity. I endorse this lawyer.

Debra DuPont, Family Attorney on Feb 23, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have worked with Attorney Phinney on many cases and she is a hard working and dedicated lawyer. I have always found her to be smart and tough. She is a great advocate for her clients.

Donald Blaszka, Family Attorney on Feb 11, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have the pleasure of endorsing my friend and colleague, Katharine Phinney. I met Katharine many years ago when she was in private practice when she was President of the Rockingham County Bar Association. I found her to be a hard working and resourceful leader of our organization. I enjoyed working on different events with her and discovered how much of a strong leader she is. I also had a number of cases with her when she shifted to the prosecutor's office. She was very straight forward, easily accessible and always had an open mind about our cases. Anyone who hires Katharine will find her to be an experienced, tough and personable advocate.

Jerome Blanchard, Family Attorney on Jan 18, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Attorney Phinney is a very experienced, no-nonsense trial attorney who has the drive and motivation to get the best possible results for her clients. She is respected and well liked by her peers. You couldn't make a better choice to help guide you through a stressful and difficult family law case.

Amy Connolly, Family Attorney on Jan 18, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Attorney Phinney is an excellent attorney who passionately represents her clients. Her clients benefit from her extensive trial experience and knowledge of family law. She is well respected within the legal community. I highly recommend Attorney Phinney for your family law needs!

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