Atty. Gregory "Greg" Michael

Atty. Gregory "Greg" Michael

Greg counsels clients in all aspects of land use and real estate, including finance, planning, development, and litigation. His courtroom experience is impressive: He’s spent over 30 years serving as a trial judge, both in the United States Air Force and the New Hampshire Circuit Courts.

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Profile Summary

About Gregory "Greg" Michael at a glance

Gregory "Greg" Michael is a real estate, zoning, and estate litigation attorney based in Manchester, New Hampshire, practicing at Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson PA. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire, State of New Hampshire and Massachusetts, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Educated at Suffolk University (JD) and University of New Hampshire (BS). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serands clients in Manchester, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Greg counsels clients in all aspects of land use and real estate, including finance, planning, development, and litigation
  • His courtroom experience is impressive: He’s spent over 30 years serving as a trial judge, both in the United States Air Force and the New Hampshire Circuit Courts
  • Additionally, he previously practiced both business law and litigation with New Hampshire-based law firm Wiggin & Nourie
  • As a result of his experience on both sides of the bench, he is a uniquely experienced and effective litigator, and frequently shares his municipal law and land use expertise in lectures throughout New England

Practice Areas Explained

Gregory "Greg" Michael's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gregory "Greg" Michael handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

Gregory "Greg" Michael is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New Hampshire →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Gregory "Greg" Michael is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gregory "Greg" Michael

Where is Gregory "Greg" Michael's law office located?
Gregory "Greg" Michael's law practice is located in Manchester, New Hampshire. The firm is Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gregory "Greg" Michael handle?
Gregory "Greg" Michael focuses on real estate, zoning, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Hampshire.
Where did Gregory "Greg" Michael go to law school?
Gregory "Greg" Michael earned their education at (JD); (BS).
How can I contact Gregory "Greg" Michael for a consultation?
You can contact Gregory "Greg" Michael directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gregory "Greg" Michael received?
Gregory "Greg" Michael's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Manchester).

Education

JD
Suffolk University
- In Progress
BS
University of New Hampshire
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Manchester)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Manchester)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Manchester)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Land Use and Zoning Law (Manchester)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Manchester)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Manchester)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Land Use and Zoning Law (Manchester)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Manchester)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Land Use and Zoning Law (Manchester)
- 2012
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Manchester)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

New Hampshire, State of New Hampshire
Massachusetts, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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