Wescott Law has provided service to clients and community in the greater Lakes Region area since 1927. The Firm is excited to grow and expand its services with the addition of three new attorneys.

Kelley L. Stonebraker, Mark E. Waldner, Jr., and Connor J. O’Neill are alumni of the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, formerly known as the University of New Hampshire School of Law, with each completing the school’s prestigious Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program. All are admitted to practice law in the State of New Hampshire and are members of the New Hampshire Bar Association.

Atty. Kelley L. Stonebraker

Stonebraker joined Wescott Law in March 2022, focusing her practice primarily on Labor and Employment Law, Civil Litigation, Landlord and Tenant Law, Commercial and Residential Real Estate, and Business Formation and Transactions.

Prior to joining Wescott Law, Stonebraker practiced civil litigation at a large New Hampshire law firm where she represented clients at various stages of litigation and all levels of New Hampshire’s court system. She has also represented clients in federal trial and appeals courts, at the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights, and at the New Hampshire Department of Employment Security.

While in law school, Stonebraker completed judicial internships at the New Hampshire Supreme Court and the Merrimack County Superior Court, and competed with the UNH Law Advanced Trial Advocacy team.

A Lakes Region native, Stonebraker is active in the community, serving on the Board of Directors at in Canterbury, New Hampshire, and volunteering on local committees for Granite United Way.

Outside the office, Stonebraker enjoys alpine and cross-country skiing, hiking, gardening, bird-watching, travelling, and spending time with her husband and two German shepherd dogs.

Atty. Mark E. Waldner Jr.

Waldner joined Wescott Law as an Associate Attorney in May 2022. During law school he interned with Wescott Law, and with the Ventilator Project – a program which focused on helping with the critical ventilator shortage during the pandemic.

A 2019 graduate of the University of Connecticut, Waldner earned his Bachelor of Arts in psychology. He always knew that he wanted to become a lawyer, and his background in psychology makes him uniquely suited to providing a holistic approach to client matters.

Outside of the office, Waldner enjoys taking advantage of New Hampshire’s high peaks, where he can be found skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. A fan of the UConn Huskies and the Dallas Cowboys, he also enjoys spending time at the beach and searching for the best live music that New Hampshire has to offer.

Waldner focuses his practice on Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Family Law, Municipal Law, and Landlord and Tenant Law.

Atty. Connor J. O’Neill

O’Neill joined Wescott Law in June of 2022. While in law school, he worked as a legal intern for Northeast Justice Center, and completed a legal residency at Planet Fitness as part of their In-House Legal Counsel department.

Prior to attending law school, O’Neill graduated cum laude from Southern New Hampshire University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Justice Studies with a concentration in Policing and Law Enforcement.

Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time playing and writing music on piano and guitar, and is a die-hard fan of Mixed Martial Arts.

O’Neill focuses his practice on Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Land Use and Zoning, Estate Planning and Probate, and Business Formation and Transactions.

“We are excited to welcome these exceptional attorneys to the Wescott Law team, and to broaden the firm’s legacy of advocating for, and giving back to, clients and community in the Lakes Region and beyond” said Attorney Allison Ambrose, a Managing Partner of the firm. “They each bring unique experiences and skills, and the diversity of their practice areas highlights our firm’s commitment to providing a comprehensive approach to client matters.”

Wescott Law’s main office is located in the historic Bowman Street schoolhouse building, at 28 Bowman Street in Laconia. The firm also serves clients through its satellite offices in Meredith and Plymouth by appointment.