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Daniel M. Deschenes

Partner Manchester

Dan’s practice is focused on civil litigation with an emphasis on construction matters. He advises owners, contractors, and developers in various phases of the construction process, including negotiation and arbitration of contract disputes and contract development. Dan has successfully litigated cases for construction and commercial clients in state and federal court, as well as before numerous administrative agencies. Dan also regularly handles litigation cases involving real estate and land use matters.

Credentials

Work Experience

  • Hinckley Allen
    • Partner (2011-Present)
    • Associate (2005-2010)
  • McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, P.A.
    • Litigation Associate (2001-2005)
  • United States District Court for the District of Columbia
    • Judicial Intern (Summer 2000)

Honors & Awards

  • Best Lawyers in America® (2020-2024)
    • Lawyer of the Year (2021, 2024)
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Construction Law
    • Litigation – Construction
  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars, New England (2010-2013)

Charitable & Civic Involvement

  • Associated General Contractors of New Hampshire, Inc., Member, Environmental Committee
  • Hesser College, Paralegal Advisory Board
  • Sure Shot Scholarships, Inc., Board of Directors

Bar Memberships

  • New Hampshire, 2001
  • United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire, 2001

Newsroom

Publication

Tips for Recreational Marijuana Use Policies in “Social Model” Assisted Living Residences

As more states consider legalizing recreational marijuana, assisted living residences (ALRs) face a unique challenge: residents that chose to use this product.  Formal guidance regarding how ALRs should address a resident’s use of recreational marijuana…

Publication

Doing Business North of the Border

The economy’s impact on the construction industry has caused companies to evaluate if geographic expansion is an option to offset a slow building environment. When making such an evaluation, one must first decide how significant the geographic expansion …

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Firm News

Hinckley Allen Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America® 2024

A multitude of Hinckley Allen attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas in Best Lawyers® 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. In addition, 11 Hinckley Allen attorneys were named in the “Lawyers of the Year” category, as wel…

Firm News

67 Hinckley Allen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America® 2023

Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that 67 attorneys are recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, including 5 “Lawyers of the Year.” Best Lawyers® has also recognized 24 Hinckley Allen attorneys in their “Ones to Watch” …

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Case Study

Hinckley Allen helps Law Warehouses Inc. reach $2.5 million settlement

Hinckley Allen attorneys Christopher H.M. Carter and Daniel M. Deschenes represented Law Warehouses, Inc. (LWI) in a lawsuit against the New Hampshire State Liquor Commission (NHSLC), which agreed to pay a $2.5 million settlement to LWI. This settlement is…

Events

Past Event

Understanding Complex AIA Contract Provisions

October 31, 2014

This seminar is designed to help you better understand the complexities of AIA contract provisions. Learn how to avoid pitfalls such as delays, cost issues, payment disputes and more.

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