Atty. Heather M. Burns
Heather M. Burns is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs.
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Heather M. Burns is a medical malpractice, employment, and litigation attorney based in Concord, New Hampshire, practicing at Upton & Hatfield LLP. Educated at University of New Hampshire (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Concord) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Concord, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Heather M. Burns is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Heather M., who practices law in Concord, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2006
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Heather M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Heather M. Burns is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New Hampshire →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Heather M. Burns is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Hampshire →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Heather M. Burns is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse 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 Concord 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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