Atty. James Callahan
James Callahan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Real Estate Law. James, who practices law in Peterborough, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2026.
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James Callahan is a business and real estate attorney based in Peterborough, New Hampshire, practicing at Shaheen & Gordon PA. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire, New Hampshire Bar Association. Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Peterborough, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Callahan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Real Estate Law
- James, who practices law in Peterborough, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Callahan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Callahan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Hampshire →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Callahan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Peterborough 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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