Atty. David Putnam

Atty. David Putnam

David Putnam is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, land use, employment and 1 other area of law. David received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Hanover Hanover 34 Years Experience 34 year

Profile Summary

About David Putnam at a glance

David Putnam is a employment, business, zoning, litigation, and education attorney based in Hanover, New Hampshire. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Vermont (1992), U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (1993), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1997), and New Hampshire (1998). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 1991) and Harvard College (A.B., 1986). Serves clients in Hanover, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Putnam is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, land use, employment and 1 other area of law
  • David received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • David practices in Hanover, NH

Practice Areas Explained

David Putnam's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Putnam handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David Putnam is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Hampshire →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Putnam is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Hampshire →

Land Use & Zoning

David Putnam is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New Hampshire →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David Putnam is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Hampshire →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

David Putnam is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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 Hanover 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Putnam

Where is David Putnam's law office located?
David Putnam's law practice is located in Hanover, New Hampshire. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Putnam handle?
David Putnam focuses on employment, business, zoning, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Hampshire.
How long has David Putnam practiced law?
David Putnam has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did David Putnam go to law school?
David Putnam earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (A.B., 1986).
How can I contact David Putnam for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vermont Law School
- 1991
A.B.
Harvard College
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Vermont
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1997
New Hampshire
Admitted: 1998
U.S District Court, District of New Hampshire
Admitted: 1998

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