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James P. Reidy
Phone: 603.627.8217
Fax: 603.641.2356
jreidy@sheehan.com
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Reidy Named Top Attorney by Business NH Magazine

(February 7, 2012, Manchester, NH) - Sheehan Phinney is pleased to announce that shareholder James P. Reidy has been named by Business NH Magazine as one of New Hampshire's Top Attorneys in the magazine's February, 2012 issue. Reidy was recognized in the area of Labor and Employment Law.

The article entitled "Raising the Bar - NH's Top Attorneys" recognizes seventeen attorneys, chosen by their peers, who "are experienced, passionate and knowledgeable, and share a belief in the importance of giving back to their communities."

Reidy Chair's the firm's Labor and Employment Group, which has been recognized as one of the top tier Employment Law group's in the State. Reidy's practice focuses on the management side of employment law with an emphasis on assisting employers in effectively avoiding, or defending against, employment disputes. He represents management in organizations ranging from multi-national corporations, to closely-held, family-owned businesses, to not-for-profit entities and public sector employers.

Reidy regularly writes articles and presents seminars on a wide range of employment law topics. He is the moderator of NHLABORNET, the popular Internet discussion group for human resource professionals in New Hampshire and the managing editor of Good Company, Sheehan Phinney's quarterly best practices business e-newsletter. He is also the VP of Legal and Legislative Affairs for the Manchester Area Human Resources Association and the Legislative Representative for the HR State Council of New Hampshire.

For several years Reidy has been recognized as one of the top Labor and Employment attorneys in the State, including the 2001 New Hampshire Business and Industry Association's Above and Beyond Award, the 2005 Roland Roberge Corporate Citizen of the Year and the 2006 Granite State Human Resources Conference HR Hero Award. Reidy is listed in Chambers USA as one of the top-tier employment lawyers in New Hampshire. He was also selected again this year for the 2012 editions of Best Lawyers in America and New England Super Lawyer.

About the Firm

Sheehan Phinney is a full service business law firm representing local, national and international clients with innovative approaches and practical solutions. Founded in 1937, Sheehan Phinney has grown to 63 attorneys with four offices throughout New Hampshire and Massachusetts and is known for professional excellence, practical counsel and commitment to both its clients and the communities it serves. Sheehan Phinney is the exclusive member in New Hampshire of Lex Mundi, the world's leading association of premier independent law firms.