Katharine J. Phinney

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Katharine J. Phinney

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Exeter, NH
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family

14 Center Street, Exeter, NH

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About Katharine

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 75%

75%
Child Custody 15%

15%
Family 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2019

Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 16 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Russman & Phinney

14 Center Street, Exeter, NH, 03833

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Katharine J. Phinney's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend Katherine Phinney

Katherine was an excellent attorney representing me in my divorce proceedings after 21 years of marriage. (I initiated my divorce and was the petitioner against my husband.) Everything went very smoothly, it was an amicable divorce. Kat's goal is always to avoid court when possible and she was ver...y successful in my case. She has a "supportive nature" and is very honest, straightforward, strategic, and is always responsive to any questions/concerns along the way. I highly recommend Katherine Phinney to anyone who is unfortunately going through a divorce and managing a difficult time.

Posted by Nan S. | May 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fair, Fierce, and Phenomenal

I cannot recommend Kat highly enough! From the moment I had the first conversation with her, I knew I was in capable hands. Going through a divorce with a narcissistic and difficult ex was one of the toughest challenges of my life, but having Kat and her team by my side made all the difference. Sh...e is not only incredibly fair and smart, but also fiercely dedicated to her clients. Kat navigated every twist and turn of my case with precision and expertise. Her strategic approach ensured that my interests were always protected, and she fought tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome for me and my children. What impressed me the most was how quickly she was able to settle my divorce. Despite the complexities and tension, Kat remained steadfast and focused on reaching a resolution efficiently. Thanks to her sharp legal mind and unwavering determination, I was able to move forward with my life sooner than I ever imagined. If you're looking for a divorce lawyer who will go above and beyond for you, look no further. She is not only an exceptional legal professional but also a compassionate advocate who genuinely cares about her clients' well-being. Thank you, Kat, for helping me navigate through this challenging time with grace and strength. You are truly the best in the business!

Posted by David | August 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Katharine is Awesome

Divorce sucks big time. But within 15 minutes of interviewing Katharine I knew she would represent me in my sucky divorce. She's smart, straight-to-the point and was sympathetic to my questions, my concerns and my objectives - without judgement. She had my back before, during and after the mediat...ion process (which I strongly recommend)....all the way to the final decree. She and her support kept me in tbe loop every step of the way and responded to me in a timely manner. I recommend her legal services most sincerely

Posted by Andrew | September 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Attorney Katharine Phinney...Intelligent, Professional & Compassionate

Katharine was the perfect lawyer for my challenging divorce. In the beginning of the end, my former wife accused me of every and any horrible crime a husband can commit against a wife. With a steady hand on the tiller, Katharine prescribed patience until the time was right to propose our first deal... after the former stumbled. To my elated surprise the deal was accepted and this set the stage for the remainder of the divorce. All aspects were then mediated outside of the court in a timely fashion. Katharine not only proficiently and professionally handled all dealings with the divorce, but she believed in me when I was at my lowest and did not believe in myself. This resulted in a fair divorce settlement and shared custody of my two boys. We are forever grateful to Katharine and the team at Russman Law…Thank You!

Posted by Maureen | July 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Customer

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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Katharine J. Phinney's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anthony Muir

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked with Katharine both as opposing counsel and as co-counsel. She is a pleasure to work with in both capacities. Katharine is knowledgeable, hard-working, kind, and client-focused. I'd recommend her to anyone."

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Kevin O'Keefe

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 15

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."

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Richard Samdperil

Family lawyer | Mar 04

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."

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Debra DuPont

Family lawyer | Feb 23

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."

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Donald Blaszka

Family lawyer | Feb 11

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."

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Jerome Blanchard

Family lawyer | Jan 18

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."

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Amy Connolly

Family lawyer | Jan 18

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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Anthony Muir

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Richard Samdperil

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Philip Kalil

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Russman

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Amy Connolly

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jerome Blanchard

Criminal defense lawyer

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Donald Blaszka

Criminal defense lawyer

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Debra DuPont

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tara Schoff

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Summa Cum Laude, Valparaiso University School of Law

2009

Top Honors: Torts; Business Associations & Remedies, Valparaiso University School of Law

2009

Top Honors: Legal Drafting: General & Local Government, Valparaiso University School of Law

2009

Top Honors: Uniform Commercial Code and Sales & Commercial Paper, Valparaiso University School of Law

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Russman Law Offices

2016 - 2017

Assistant District Attorney, Strafford County Attorney's Office

2015 - 2015

Adjunct Professor, Granite State College - Law and Society Class

2013 - 2016

Assistant District Attorney, Rockingham County Attorney's Office

2010 - 2013

Attorney, Tober Law Offices

2009 - 2010

Attorney, Crawford Law PLLC

2008 - 2008

Law Clerk, Lake County Circuit Court

Associations

2017 - Present

New Hampshire Adult Parole Board

Board Member

2017 - Present

Collaborative Law Alliance of New Hampshire

Member

2011 - Present

Rockingham County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

New Hampshire Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2015

Granite State College Law and Society

Adjunct Professor

2013 - 2014

Rockingham County Bar Association

President

2012 - 2013

Rockingham County Bar Association

Vice President

2010 - 2011

Charles C. Doe American Inn of Court

Member

Education

2009

Valparaiso University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Vermont

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Search and Seizure Training for the New Hampshire State Police

Search and Seizure Laws

2014

Rockingham County Bar Association

Annual Meeting - President Address

Publications

2019

New Hampshire Bar News Supreme Court At A Glance

Languages

English

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