A Lawyer for Our Community
Diverse Legal Services for a Diverse Clientele
Mary Notaris, Attorney at Law, LLC is a Salem, New Hampshire, law practice committed to quality representation and legal counsel. We serve clients throughout New Hampshire, northern Massachusetts and southern Maine. Arrange a consultation at 603-898-6954.
Practice Areas:
- Partnership issues for non-traditional families — Gay or lesbian partnership agreements, civil union ceremonies, civil union dissolutions, and related issues of property and child custody
- Divorce and property division — Dissolution of marriage and equitable division of marital assets, including gay or transgender clients ending a "straight" marriage
- Mediation — Mary Notaris can serve as a neutral mediator or legal counsel in preparation for a mediated settlement in family law and other types of cases
- Custody and visitation — Experienced counsel to work out parenting arrangements, or represent in contested custody court proceedings
- Guardianship and adoption — Focusing on second parent adoption and guardian petitions to extend parental rights to same-sex partners
- Estate planning — Wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives to protect assets and guide loved ones in case of incapacity
- Real estate — Residential and commercial transactions, leases and landlord-tenant disputes
- Personal injury and disability claims — Vigorous pursuit of full compensation for an accident or negligence, and representation in workers' compensation and Social Security disability claims
- Business transactions — Astute counsel for start-up formation, contract drafting and review, and commercial litigation
- Employment litigation/discrimination — Representing employees or employers in discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination litigation (including discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation), and litigation of restrictive covenants or compensation.
Our practice also includes:
Criminal defense — We represent adults and juveniles facing felony or misdemeanor charges in District, Superior and Federal Courts, including DWI/DUI/OWI, shoplifting and theft, burglary, drug crimes, assault, domestic violence, or lewd and lascivious behavior, as well as DMV offenses and license suspension hearings. We understand that a conviction can often have significant consequences beyond the courtroom, including education, employment and child custody. We rigorously challenge the allegations or negotiate the most favorable outcome. It is important to ensure that rights are protected throughout the process, and that the police and prosecutors are held to the highest standards. Call our experienced criminal defense lawyer immediately if you have been questioned or arrested.
Bankruptcy — Chapter 7 Bankruptcy enables people who are delinquent in financial obligations to legally discharge (wipe out) their debts, often with little or no negative consequences. We can help determine if you qualify under the Chapter 7 "means" test, or if you will need to file for a Chapter 13 reorganization to repay debts over time. We provide debt counseling, workouts, foreclosure prevention and pre-bankruptcy planning. If you are having difficulties meeting your financial obligations, call for a confidential consultation.
Mary Notaris, Attorney at Law, LLC can arrange evening and weekend appointments. Contact us online or call 603-898-6954 to find out how we can help.
