Atty. Amy M. Cann
Amy is an experienced business professional and licensed attorney who provides comprehensive legal strategies and solutions for organizations and individuals. With a sharp focus on managing risk and resolving legal issues, she takes a personalized approach to each client’s case.
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About Amy M. Cann at a glance
Amy M. Cann is a employment attorney based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, practicing at Cann Law PC. Admitted to practice in Maine, Maine State Bar Association, New Hampshire, New Hampshire Bar Association, and Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in Portsmouth, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Amy is an experienced business professional and licensed attorney who provides comprehensive legal strategies and solutions for organizations and individuals
- With a sharp focus on managing risk and resolving legal issues, she takes a personalized approach to each client’s case
- As a former safety professional, her expertise includes a deep knowledge of OSHA regulations
- She provides effective representation at the agency level, including the DOL, OSHA, and NH Human Rights Commission, as well as in mediation and court
- Amy is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and a Certified Cybersecurity Professional (CCP) with a keen interest in technology and AI
- She teaches at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and delivers professional workshops on Employment Law, OSHA Regulations, Investigations, Accommodations, Leave Laws, Workers’ Compensation, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, AI, and more
- Her engaging presentations are sought after by both local and national organizations, including the National Business Institute (NBI)
- Amy’s educational background includes a Juris Doctor and Certificate in Information Privacy Law from the University of Maine School of Law, complemented by dual graduate MBA and MSOL degrees and a dual BA in Human Resources and Psychology
- She is committed to professional development and is a Board Member and Membership Director for the New Hampshire Women’s Bar Association (NHWBA) and a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association (NHBA), the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2), the Seacoast HR Association (SHRA), and the Greater Concord HR Association (HRAGC)
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New Hampshire
Practicing law in New Hampshire. Legal matters in New Hampshire are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portsmouth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Hampshire state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Hampshire brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Hampshire courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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