Atty. Daniel "Dan" Deane
Dan Deane is co-leader of the TCPA team and deputy leader of the Class Actions and Aggregate Litigation group. His practice focuses on defending businesses and individuals in high exposure complex civil and criminal litigation in state and federal court and before regulatory agencies.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Manchester, NH
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About Daniel "Dan" Deane at a Glance
Daniel "Dan" Deane is a business, franchise, litigation, adr, and appellate attorney based in Manchester, New Hampshire, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Admitted to practice in Connecticut, Connecticut Bar Association, District of Columbia, District of Columbia Bar Association, Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association, and New Hampshire, New Hampshire Bar Association. Educated at Columbus School of Law (J.D., 2002) and University of Connecticut (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serves clients in Manchester, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel "Dan" Deane
- Dan Deane is co-leader of the TCPA team and deputy leader of the Class Actions and Aggregate Litigation group
- His practice focuses on defending businesses and individuals in high exposure complex civil and criminal litigation in state and federal court and before regulatory agencies
- Dan’s clients include national and international businesses and individuals in a variety of industries with a focus in health care, insurance, and financial services
- What do you focus on?
- My practice focuses in four main areas
- Class Action and aggregate litigation defense I work with several financial service providers, including some of the nation’s largest national banks
- I have secured favorable results for clients by defeating class certification and enforcing contractual arbitration and class-waiver provisions
- I have particular experience defending lenders and other consumer-facing businesses against claims relating to debt collection practices, including claims under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and state consumer protection laws
- Government Investigations and Criminal Defense I help individuals and companies navigate through federal and state criminal investigation
- I’m currently representing a high-level executive under investigation for violation of federal anti-fraud laws and a business facing civil and criminal investigation for violation of environmental protection laws
- Employer Defense I also represent employers defending claims of discrimination, wrongful discharge, and wage-and-hour class action litigation
- I have successfully enforced non-competition and arbitration agreements
- Appeals Because of my track record of success and my insider’s perspective as a former law clerk to a federal appellate judge, I am a recognized “go-to” resource within the firm when cases are appealed
- I have briefed and argued before the First, Fourth, Ninth, and Tenth United States Courts of Appeal, as well as the New Hampshire and United States Supreme Courts
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel "Dan" Deane's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel "Dan" Deane handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Manchester.
Business & Corporate Law in Manchester
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Franchise Law in Manchester
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Civil Litigation in Manchester
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Manchester
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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Appellate Practice in Manchester
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
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 Daniel "Dan" Deane
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 Daniel "Dan" Deane's practice in the field of business, franchise, litigation, adr, and appellate.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Connecticut, Connecticut Bar Association, District of Columbia, District of Columbia Bar Association, and Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association, Daniel "Dan" Deane can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, franchise, and litigation, Daniel "Dan" Deane can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Manchester
A Manchester-based practice means Daniel "Dan" Deane attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Daniel "Dan" Deane Handles in Manchester
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