Michael J. Iacopino

Mike Iacopino is the senior partner in the firm, bringing 30 years of trial experience to his practice. He represents individuals and businesses in criminal cases including investigations, trials, and appeals. In business law, represents individuals and businesses subject to regulation, investigation, and prosecution by administrative agencies. He also represents individuals injured due to the negligence of others.

Mike represents clients in every court in the state and before numerous administrative agencies. He is often called upon to train other lawyers in the art and science of trial advocacy. He has served and continues to serve as a leader in various bar association activities.

Education:

B.A. (Economics), Cum Laude, University of New Hampshire Whittemore School of Business & Economics, Durham, NH, 1980
J.D., Cum Laude, Suffolk University School of Law, Boston, MA, 1984

Legal Practice:

New Hampshire Public Defender Program (Staff Attorney), 1984-87
Brennan Lenehan, 1987 to date (Shareholder, Director - 1992)

Admissions - State and Federal Bar Associations:

New Hampshire Bar, 1984
United States District Court, 1984
United States Court of Appeals (First Circuit), 1993
United States Supreme Court, 1995

Past and Present Professional Associations:

American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section
American Trial Lawyers Association
Manchester Bar Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Board of Directors, 2004-2010
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Co-Chair, Council of Affiliates, 2006 to 2010
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Co-Chair, State Legislative Affairs Committee, 2004 to date
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Sex Offender Policy Task Force, Co-Chair, 2006 to date
New Hampshire Bar Association, Committee on Rules of Criminal Procedure
New Hampshire Bar Association, Committee of Cooperation With the Courts, 2004 to date
New Hampshire Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
New Hampshire Bar Association, Legislation Committee, 2012 to date, Chair 2013 to date
New Hampshire Association for Justice
New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Board of Directors, 1995 to date, Treasurer 1995-2002; President, 2002 to 2008

Recognitions & Awards:

2024 Heeney Award, from the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Best Lawyers by New Hampshire Magazine for 2023 - Criminal Defense General Practice (Selected by national polling firm Woodward/White as Lawyer of the Year)
New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Champion of Justice - 2006
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Presidential Commendation - 2008
Super Lawyers (Criminal Defense and Administrative Law)
Best Lawyers (Criminal Defense)
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating (Criminal Law, Litigation, Personal Injury)
AVVO 10 Superb Rating

Primary Practice Areas:

Administrative Law and Procedure, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law (Defense - State and Federal), "White Collar" Criminal Defense, Personal Injury