Atty. William E. Christie
For over a decade, Bill has been recognized for his groundbreaking work in the areas of federal and state criminal defense and complex civil litigation. Whether a client’s best interests involves creative negotiation or an aggressive trial strategy, Bill has been successful in obtaining favorable results for individuals and companies in the state and federal courts of New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
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About William E. Christie at a glance
William E. Christie is a Partner based in Concord, New Hampshire, practforg at Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.. They haand 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1994), New Hampshire (1995), U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire (1995), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (2000). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1994) and Boston College (B.A. Gasson, 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of New Hampshire Bar Association New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Serands clients in Concord, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- For over a decade, Bill has been recognized for his groundbreaking work in the areas of federal and state criminal defense and complex civil litigation
- Whether a client’s best interests involves creative negotiation or an aggressive trial strategy, Bill has been successful in obtaining favorable results for individuals and companies in the state and federal courts of New Hampshire and Massachusetts
- For the past several years, Bill has served as lead plaintiffs’ counsel in seven consolidated wrongful death lawsuits against the United States Government in Federal Court in Boston, Massachusetts arising from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s relationship with longtime Boston area criminals and FBI informants James “Whitey” Bulger and Stephen “the Rifleman” Flemmi
- After a six-year legal battle, in September 2006, Bill obtained a $3.1 million dollar judgment against the United States Government that was described by the Boston Herald editorial page as “justice at last” for the plaintiff’s family and for the “community” as well
- In October 2010, Bill obtained a $925,000 award of attorneys’ fees against the United States after proving that government attorneys acted in bad faith
- Bill’s civil practice also involves representation of businesses involved in commercial disputes applying his negotiation and trial skills to protect his clients’ commercial interests and trade secrets
- Beyond complex civil litigation, Bill’s main practice area is criminal defense with a focus on federal criminal defense
- Bill has represented numerous clients in Federal Court, including those charged with fraud offenses, obstruction of justice, tax evasion and drug offenses
- Bill has successfully used his knowledge of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines to obtain favorable results for numerous clients facing federal criminal charges
- Bill also has a significant State Court practice where he has represented clients charged with embezzlement, environmental offenses, as well as a variety of motor vehicle offenses, including negligent homicide and driving while intoxicated
- Combining his expertise in civil and criminal matters, Bill conducts internal investigation for companies regulated by the state or federal governments and has successfully represented corporate and individual clients subject to “parallel” civil and criminal proceedings
- In December 2010, Bill was elected by his peers as the Criminal Just Act District Representative to serve as the liason between the District Court, the United States Attorneys Office and the defense bar
- Bill is also a member of the Federal Court Advisory Committee for the District of New Hampshire
- Phi Betta Kappa
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New Hampshire
Practforg law in New Hampshire. Legal matters in New Hampshire are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Concord 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 substantiand 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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