Atty. Scott W. Ellison

Atty. Scott W. Ellison

Provide corporate and commercial representation to closely-held companies for their business law needs. Also spend a significant amount of my practice on merger and acquisition representation.

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Profile Summary

About Scott W. Ellison at a glance

Scott W. Ellison is a family law, business, tax, and m&a attorney based in Manchester, New Hampshire, practicing at Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA. Educated at Boston University School of Law (—, 2000) and University of Connecticut (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Manchester) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026). Serands clients in Manchester, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Provide corporate and commercial representation to closely-held companies for their business law needs
  • Also spend a significant amount of my practice on merger and acquisition representation

Practice Areas Explained

Scott W. Ellison's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott W. Ellison handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Scott W. Ellison is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Hampshire →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Scott W. Ellison is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New Hampshire →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Scott W. Ellison is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Scott W. Ellison

Where is Scott W. Ellison's law office located?
Scott W. Ellison's law practice is located in Manchester, New Hampshire. The firm is Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott W. Ellison handle?
Scott W. Ellison focuses on family law, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Hampshire.
Where did Scott W. Ellison go to law school?
Scott W. Ellison earned their education at (—, 2000); (J.D., 1994); (—, 1989).
How can I contact Scott W. Ellison for a consultation?
You can contact Scott W. Ellison 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 Scott W. Ellison received?
Scott W. Ellison's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Manchester); Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law.

Education

Boston University School of Law
- 2000
J.D.
University of Connecticut
- 1994
Dartmouth College
- 1989

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Manchester)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Closely-Held Businesses
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — General Corporate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transactions
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Manchester)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law (Manchester)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (Manchester)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Manchester)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law (Manchester)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Manchester)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Manchester)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (Manchester)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (Manchester)
- 2015

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