Atty. Anna B. Cole
Anna Cole delivers well-informed, creative advice to support employers, including schools and colleges, municipalities, private entities, and Tribal Nations, as they navigate the ever-changing landscape of labor and employment laws. Co-Leader of the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, Anna represents employers in collective bargaining negotiations, contract administration, and grievance and arbitration proceedings.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Manchester, NH
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About Anna B. Cole at a Glance
Anna B. Cole is a employment attorney based in Manchester, New Hampshire, practicing at Drummond Woodsum. Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 2011). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Serves clients in Manchester, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Anna B. Cole
- Anna Cole delivers well-informed, creative advice to support employers, including schools and colleges, municipalities, private entities, and Tribal Nations, as they navigate the ever-changing landscape of labor and employment laws
- Co-Leader of the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, Anna represents employers in collective bargaining negotiations, contract administration, and grievance and arbitration proceedings
- Additionally, she represents employers before the state and federal Department of Labor, New Hampshire Human Rights Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, New Hampshire Public Employee Labor Relations Board, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Anna advises and trains employers on their obligations and workplace issues under a variety of federal employment laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as well as similar New Hampshire state laws
- To help her clients ensure their compliance with state and federal laws, Anna reviews and drafts employee handbooks, policies, and procedures
- She also serves as a trusted advisor when clients navigate complicated employment issues such as workplace accommodation requests, leave of absence requests, or investigation and documentation of a disciplinary incident
- A recognized thought leader in the employment space, Anna also regularly presents on employment topics and provides customized training seminars for her clients
- Anna’s work has received recognition at the state, regional, and national levels
- She was included in New Hampshire Union Leader’s 40 Under 40, and recognized as a Rising Star by New England Super Lawyers from 2015 to 2020
- Additionally, she was selected in Best Lawyers USA for Employment Law-Management in 2020-2021
- Born and raised in New Hampshire, Anna enjoys spending her free time with her husband and sons exploring her home state
- Committed to serving her community, she has served as the Programming Chair for the Webster-Batchelder Inns of Court since 2012
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Anna B. Cole's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Anna B. Cole handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Manchester.
Employment Law in Manchester
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Manchester
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 Manchester 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 venue, 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.
Manchester Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Manchester-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Manchester Choose Anna B. Cole
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Anna B. Cole's practice in the field of employment.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means Anna B. Cole's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Manchester
A Manchester-based practice means Anna B. Cole attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Anna B. Cole Handles in Manchester
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