Atty. John J. Ratigan

Atty. John J. Ratigan

John J. Ratigan is a lawyer practicing energy, utilities & related services, environmental, land use and permitting and 3 other areas of law.

Exeter Exeter 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About John J. Ratigan at a glance

John J. Ratigan is a Partner based in Exeter, New Hampshire, practicing at Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella, PLLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1984), New Hampshire (1988), and Massachusetts U.S. Federal District Court U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island U.S. Distric (1989). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1984) and College of the Holy Cross (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Exeter, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John J. Ratigan is a lawyer practicing energy, utilities & related services, environmental, land use and permitting and 3 other areas of law
  • John J. received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John J. practices at Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella, PLLC in Exeter, NH

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Ratigan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John J. Ratigan 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

John J. Ratigan is one of 40,226 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.

John J. Ratigan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Hampshire →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John J. Ratigan is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New Hampshire →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

John J. Ratigan is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Exeter 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 John J. Ratigan

Where is John J. Ratigan's law office located?
John J. Ratigan's law practice is located in Exeter, New Hampshire. The firm is Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Ratigan handle?
John J. Ratigan focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Hampshire.
How long has John J. Ratigan practiced law?
John J. Ratigan has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John J. Ratigan go to law school?
John J. Ratigan earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact John J. Ratigan for a consultation?
You can contact John J. Ratigan 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 John J. Ratigan received?
John J. Ratigan's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1984
B.A.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1979

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 1984
New Hampshire
Admitted: 1988
Massachusetts U.S. Federal District Court U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island U.S. Distric
Admitted: 1989

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