Anthony Muir

Anthony Muir

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 10 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Exeter, NH
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Litigation ... +6 more

14 Center Street, Exeter, NH

About Anthony

Biography

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

Litigating complex divorces involving assets, parenting disputes, alimony, and property division. Handle high-conflict cases, temporary orders, and trials in NH Family Division.

11 years

25%
Child Custody 15%

Represent parents in custody disputes, parenting plans, relocation cases, and modifications. Experienced in high-conflict litigation and crafting durable parenting schedules.

11 years

15%
Litigation 15%

Handle civil disputes involving contracts, property, negligence, and administrative matters. Experience in motion practice, negotiations, hearings, and trial work in NH courts.

11 years

15%
Alimony 10%

Litigate alimony issues involving need, ability to pay, long-term marriages, income disparities, and modification or termination of existing orders.

11 years

10%
Child Support 10%

Establish, modify, and enforce support orders, including cases with variable income, self-employment, deviations, and extraordinary expenses.

11 years

10%
Mediation 10%

Provide mediation for divorce and parenting matters, helping parties resolve asset division, support, and parenting issues outside of court.

5 years

10%
Appeals 5%

Represent clients in appeals to the NH Supreme Court, including issue preservation, briefing, and oral argument

6 years

5%
Domestic Violence 5%

Advise and represent clients in restraining orders, stalking petitions, and DV hearings, including impacts on custody and related family-law issues.

11 years

5%
Guardianship 5%

Represent clients in contested and uncontested minor guardianships, including petitions, defense, and modification or termination in Family Division.

11 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 10 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Hampshire for 10 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Russman & Phinney

14 Center Street, Exeter, NH, 03833

Russman & Phinney

5 Bedford Farms Drive, Suite 106, Bedford, NH, 03110

Russman & Phinney

104 Washington Street, Dover, NH, 03820

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Anthony Muir's Reviews

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Posted by Nati | January 20, 2026 | Child Support

Trust

I’m deeply grateful to Attorney Anthony Muir for his time, professionalism, and kindness. He reviewed my documents carefully and explained my child support case clearly and honestly, without pressure or unnecessary legal fees. His calm, respectful approach brought me clarity and reassurance during a ...very stressful moment. It meant more to me than he probably knows. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking straightforward and compassionate legal guidance.

Posted by Michael | December 05, 2025

Fantastic lawyer

I had an extremely positive experience working with Anthony Muir. His responses were timely, thoughtful, and thorough. I'd recommend him to anyone that needs legal support!

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Anthony Muir's Lawyer Endorsements

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Laura Purslow

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Anthony is a wealth of knowledge and experience. His calm and approachable nature makes him a pleasure to work with."

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Katharine Phinney

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It is a pleasure to endorse my colleague, Anthony Muir. I have worked with Anthony for several years in family matters both as opposing counsel and collaboratively. Anthony's work ethic and honesty, as well as dedication to his clients surpasses most in the legal profession. Whether it is a complex litigious divorce case or amicable collaborative or mediated case, Anthony is always prepared and committed to helping his clients obtain the best resolution."

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Laura Purslow

Family lawyer

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Kenneth Burlage

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Katharine Phinney

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Rory Parnell

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Daniel Webster Scholars Honors Program Graduate, University of New Hampshire School of Law

2015

UNH Law Review Officer, University of New Hampshire School of Law

2014

Warren B. Rudman Fellowship Recipient, University of New Hampshire School of Law

2012

Cardinal Cushing Medal, Merrimack College

2012

Summa Cum Laude, Merrimack College

2012

John Warren Award, Merrimack College Philosophy Department

2011

Service Star of the Month, Hannaford Bros.

2011

International Philosophy Honor Society Inductee, Phi Sigma Tau Honor Society

2010

National Political Science Honor Society Inductee, Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society

2008

Presidential Scholarship, Merrimack College

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Attorney, Russman & Phinney

2015 - 2025

Attorney, Soule, Leslie, Kidder, Sayward & Loughman, PLLC

2015 - 2015

Legal Extern, Parnell, Michels & McKay

2014 - 2014

Legal Extern, 10th Circuit Court - Brentwood

2014 - 2014

Summer Intern, New Hampshire Supreme Court Attorney Discipline Office

2013 - 2013

Student Attorney, UNH Law Consumer and Commercial Practice Clinic

2013 - 2013

Intern, Thomas J. Sullivan Law Office

Associations

2017 - Present

New Hampshire Collaborative Law Alliance

Member, Board of Directors (2017-2019)

2017 - Present

State of New Hampshire

Notary

2017 - Present

State of New Hampshire

Justice of the Peace

2015 - Present

New Hampshire Bar Association

Attorney Member

2015 - Present

New Hampshire Family Law Bar Section

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Attorney Member

2015 - 2025

New Hampshire Bar Association Municipal Law Section

Attorney Member

2015 - 2025

New Hampshire Council of School Attorneys

Attorney Member

2014 - 2014

Warren G. Rudman Center Fellowship Program

Fellowship Recipient

2013 - 2015

UNH Law Review

Editor

2010 - 2012

Phi Sigma Tau Honor Society

President

2009 - 2012

Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Chatila v. Smith III

Victory on Summary Judgment and on Appeal

Parenting Plan Modification

Achieved modified orders favorable to client.

In the Matter of Papantones and Papantones

Win on appeal, reversed and remanded

High-Conflict Divorce — Complex Asset Division

Court approved my client's proposed Final Decree

Contested Parenting / Relocation Dispute

Court approved client’s relocation

Personal Injury Matter

Favorable Settlement for Client

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Education

2015

University of New Hampshire School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

Merrimack College

Political Science and Philosophy, with a minor in Economics

Speaking Engagements

2024

VLACS roundtable discussion

FERPA Compliance

2019

Roundtable discussion

School District Residency

2017

2017 Best Practices Conference on School Operations, Finance and Business Leadership

Website Accessibility and the Office of Civil Rights

2016

NHSAA

2016 Best Practices in Personnel Employee Record Retention: What you Need to Know

2015

2015 Bradley F. Kidder Conference

Bullying Investigations and Appeals

2015

2015 Best Practices Conference on School Operations, Finance and Business Leadership

Information Management: Dealing with the Cloud

Publications

2016

Provided and Presented to members of the NHSAA Employee Record Retention: What You Need to Know

2015

University of New Hampshire Law Review Editor

2014

University of New Hampshire Law Review Editor

Languages

English

Activity

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