Atty. Colleen Lyons
Colleen has represented a wide assortment of public and private companies. However, the primary focus of her practice involves the representation of small- and medium-sized entities concerning matters ranging from entity selection, formation and structuring to counseling regarding ongoing operational and governance matters.
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About Colleen Lyons at a glance
Colleen Lyons is a family law, business, and m&a attorney based in Manchester, New Hampshire, practicing at Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA. Admitted to practice in Connecticut, Connecticut Bar Association, New York, New York State Bar Association, and New Hampshire, New Hampshire Bar Association. Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1984) and New York University (—). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Manchester) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026). Serves clients in Manchester, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Colleen has represented a wide assortment of public and private companies
- However, the primary focus of her practice involves the representation of small- and medium-sized entities concerning matters ranging from entity selection, formation and structuring to counseling regarding ongoing operational and governance matters
- She has a broad-based transactional practice with particular emphasis in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings, commercial contracts and commercial lending
- In addition, she frequently has acted as local counsel in multi-jurisdictional transactions and provides legal advice to foreign companies with respect to their business affiliates in the United States
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Colleen Lyons's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Colleen Lyons handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Colleen Lyons is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Hampshire →
Colleen Lyons is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New Hampshire →
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 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.
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