Atty. Sean O'Connell
Sean O'Connell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Sean, who practices law in Dover, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2023.
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Sean O'Connell is a personal injury and employment attorney based in Dover, New Hampshire, practicing at Shaheen & Gordon PA. Educated at University of New Hampshire (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Dover, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sean O'Connell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Sean, who practices law in Dover, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2023
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sean is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Sean O'Connell's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sean O'Connell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Sean O'Connell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Hampshire →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Sean O'Connell is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 Dover 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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