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Business Strategies to Avoid Common Legal Issues

Choose a business entity that fits your needs. Understanding and choosing the correct entity type is an essential step in managing a business and mitigating legal exposure. Re-evaluate your business structure periodically as you develop and grow; what worked for you as a start-up may no longer serve your established business. Create clear guidelines, and […]

September 17, 2022

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Best Law Firm Four Years in a Row

The annual Best of the Lakes Region survey showcases and celebrates Lakes Region businesses that people love most, as voted by the Laconia Daily Sun’s 30,000 daily readers. More than 230,000 votes were cast this year – more than double the amount that the contest received when it started in 2019. Wescott Law is proud […]

September 5, 2022

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Possessing a Fake ID Can Have Serious Consequences

One of the biggest mistakes a college-aged student can make is to use a false identification card to gain access to a bar or buy alcohol.  While it may seem like a harmless act, New Hampshire law enforcement does not take possession of false IDs lightly. If caught with a fake ID, the cardholder can […]

August 9, 2022

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Wescott Law Welcomes Three New Attorneys

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 […]

August 3, 2022

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Avoid Online Templates When Forming Your LLC

There are many reasons to form a business, and people often select limited liability companies as their entity of choice. There are many purported resources online, but what are the risks? Is it even safe to use these internet forms and templates? To ensure that your LLC is formed properly and operates as you need […]

July 9, 2022

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Boating Under the Influence – What You Need to Know

Warm weather has returned to the Lakes Region, which means it’s time to get out and enjoy New Hampshire’s beautiful lakes. While a day on the lake is often accompanied by cold beverages, it is important to enjoy your summer fun safely and responsibly. Boating Under the Influence (“BUI”) laws prohibit operating or attempting to […]

June 10, 2022

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Collaborative Divorce: A New Approach to Dispute Resolution

The adversarial nature of the Family Court process can cause spouses to become entrenched in their respective positions, creating lasting conflict. This can prevent parties, and their children, from moving on in a healthy manner. New Hampshire now offers an alternative approach under the Collaborative Law Act that takes the fight out of divorce. What […]

May 25, 2022

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Nanny Cams: What Parents Need to Know

Many parents hire nannies or babysitters for childcare during school vacations. Of course, you would never leave your children with someone you don’t trust, but perhaps you feel a little more comfortable knowing your home surveillance system is capturing their interactions. However, there are some things to consider before setting up in-home video cameras, or […]

April 25, 2022

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Attorney Dyer awarded 2021 Nixon-Zachos Award

Attorney Rodney Dyer (retired), previously of Wescott Law, was awarded the 2021 Nixon-Zachos Award at the New Hampshire Bar Foundation’s Annual Dinner held at the Manchester Country Club in Bedford on April 12, 2022. The annual event was attended by a number of leaders in the New Hampshire Bar as well as State and Federal […]

April 12, 2022

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Underage Drinking – Understanding the Legal Consequences

As the snow starts to melt and temperatures begin to rise, so too do the rates of underage drinking. In 2020, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, over 6 million people under twenty-one reportedly drank more than “a few sips” of alcohol. This represents 16% of the age group for whom […]

March 24, 2022

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