Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Portsmouth, NH
Founded in 1989, our firm has deep roots in Portsmouth and the surrounding area. We provide practical advice and resolve matters effectively to ensure the long-term success of our clients. Our attorneys combine years of legal skills and experience to deliver success for our clients. As a small firm, we are responsive and sensitive to client needs, providing strategic, cost-effective legal counsel across multiple practice areas. With over 100 years of combined experience in real estate representation, we assist clients with purchase and sales, leasing, financing, permitting, and development of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Our community involvement remains central to our identity, as we actively give back to the New Hampshire and Maine communities we serve.We prioritize early case involvement to expedite client release on bail and enable defense preparation. Our practice areas include bankruptcy, personal injury, workers' compensation, environmental law, criminal law, mediation, trusts and estates, litigation, land use, real estate, and corporate law. We maintain offices at 127 Parrott Avenue in Portsmouth, NH, serving the greater Seacoast region. Our team of attorneys includes Daniel C. Hoefle, R. Timothy Phoenix, Lawrence B. Gormley, Stephen H. Roberts, R. Peter Taylor, John Ahlgren, Kevin M. Baum, and other dedicated legal professionals.
Services
Bankruptcy
Personal Injury
Workers Compensation
Criminal Law
Real Estate
Mediation
Trusts & Estates
Litigation
Land Use
Corporate Law
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined real estate experience
- Our attorneys provide personalized counsel with large-firm expertise
- We maintain deep community roots in New Hampshire and Maine
- We implement strategic, cost-effective legal solutions
- Our team prioritizes early case involvement for better outcomes
Services
Bankruptcy
Our bankruptcy attorneys provide strategic counsel for individuals and businesses facing financial challenges. We represent creditors and debtors in bankruptcy proceedings, helping clients navigate complex legal processes while protecting their interests. With decades of combined experience, we deliver cost-effective solutions tailored to each client's unique situation.
Criminal Law
We defend clients facing criminal charges in state and federal courts. Our approach includes early investigation, defense strategy development, and courtroom advocacy. We handle DUI cases, drug crimes, theft offenses, violent crimes, and white-collar charges including embezzlement, ensuring clients receive vigorous representation throughout the legal process.
Real Estate
Our real estate practice covers property transactions, development, and disputes. We assist with purchases, sales, leasing, financing, zoning, and land use matters for residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties. Our attorneys also handle title reviews, boundary disputes, and environmental due diligence for clients across the Seacoast region.
Personal Injury
We represent clients seeking compensation for injuries caused by negligence. Our attorneys handle automobile accidents, workplace injuries, and other personal injury claims, working to secure fair settlements for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering through negotiated settlements or litigation when necessary.
Corporate Law
We provide comprehensive legal support for businesses from formation through ongoing operations. Our services include contract drafting, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and transactional support. We serve local businesses and corporations with tailored legal solutions that address their specific industry needs.
People
Daniel C. Hoefle
Founding Attorney
Co-founder with over 30 years of legal experience, specializing in corporate law and real estate matters. Active in Portsmouth legal community since 1989.
R. Timothy Phoenix
Founding Partner
Co-founder and experienced litigator with expertise in criminal defense and complex legal disputes. Practicing law in New Hampshire since 1989.
Lawrence B. Gormley
Partner
Joined the firm in 1993, bringing extensive experience in environmental law and land use regulations to our legal team.
Stephen H. Roberts
Partner
Became partner in 2007, focusing on bankruptcy proceedings and creditors' rights with a client-centered approach.
R. Peter Taylor
Attorney
Joined in 2015, specializing in trusts and estates with a commitment to personalized client service.
Questions
What practice areas does Hoefle, Phoenix, Gormley & Roberts handle?
We handle bankruptcy, criminal law, real estate, personal injury, workers' compensation, trusts and estates, litigation, land use, and corporate law matters.
Do you serve clients outside Portsmouth?
Yes, we serve clients throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and the Seacoast region with personalized legal representation.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
Our combination of large-firm expertise with personalized service, deep community roots, and strategic cost-effective solutions sets us apart.
How does the firm handle criminal defense cases?
We provide early case involvement, defense strategy development, and courtroom advocacy for DUI, drug crimes, and other criminal charges in state and federal courts.
Can I get help with real estate transactions?
Yes, our attorneys handle all aspects of real estate matters including purchases, sales, leasing, development, and boundary disputes.
