Atty. R. Timothy Phoenix

Atty. R. Timothy Phoenix

About R. Timothy Phoenix View website Awards Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

Portsmouth Portsmouth 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About R. Timothy Phoenix at a glance

R. Timothy Phoenix is a Managing Partner based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, practicing at Hoefle, Phoenix, Gormley & Roberts, PLLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, zoning, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire (1985), U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire (1985), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1988), and Maine (2015). Educated at Franklin Pierce Law Center (J.D., 1985) and University of New Hampshire (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New Hampshire and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Portsmouth, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Awards

Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

R. Timothy Phoenix got this award in 2021

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

R. Timothy Phoenix's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

R. Timothy Phoenix is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Hampshire →

Real Estate Law

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

R. Timothy Phoenix is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Hampshire →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

R. Timothy Phoenix is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in New Hampshire →

Land Use & Zoning

R. Timothy Phoenix is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New Hampshire →

Creditor Rights & Collections

R. Timothy Phoenix is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 Portsmouth 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 R. Timothy Phoenix

Where is R. Timothy Phoenix's law office located?
R. Timothy Phoenix's law practice is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The firm is Hoefle, Phoenix, Gormley & Roberts, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Timothy Phoenix handle?
R. Timothy Phoenix focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, zoning, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Hampshire.
How long has R. Timothy Phoenix practiced law?
R. Timothy Phoenix has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did R. Timothy Phoenix go to law school?
R. Timothy Phoenix earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact R. Timothy Phoenix for a consultation?
You can contact R. Timothy Phoenix 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 R. Timothy Phoenix received?
R. Timothy Phoenix's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Franklin Pierce Law Center
- 1985
B.S.
University of New Hampshire
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New Hampshire
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1988
Maine
Admitted: 2015

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