DOVER, NH — The shareholders of Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. are proud to announce the election of four new partners to the firm, effective January 1, 2025: Nicholas Kline, Heather Menezes, Amanda Steenhuis, and Laura Tetrault.
“One of my favorite times of the year is when we recognize the individuals who have had such an impact on our firm that we want to welcome them into our partnership,” says Michael Noonan, Managing Partner of Shaheen & Gordon. “These four attorneys have made significant contributions to our firm and our communities — all while working tirelessly on behalf of our clients. It is by adding voices like theirs to our partnership that we continue to grow and make a difference as a firm.”
Attorney Nick Kline joined Shaheen & Gordon in 2016 and has spent nearly a decade building a strong personal injury and litigation practice. He is New Hampshire’s Revitalization Governor for the American Association of Justice and serves on the Board of Governors for the New Hampshire Association for Justice. He has been named a Super Lawyers® New England Rising Star every year since 2019.
Attorney Heather Menezes has represented injured individuals for over 15 years in NH’s state and federal courts and the Department of Labor. She is also admitted to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and represents individuals in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She serves as the Executive Director of the Daniel Webster-Batchelder Inn of Court. As a member of Shaheen & Gordon’s DEI Committee, she initiated the 603 Name Change Project.
Attorney Amanda Steenhuis served for over a decade with the New Hampshire Public Defender before transitioning to private practice with a focus on estate planning, guardianships, probate and trust administration, and probate litigation. She is co-chair of the New Hampshire Bar Association Trusts and Estates Section and served as President of the Nashua Bar Association.
Attorney Laura Tetrault has built a respected trusts and estates practice over the past decade. In 2023, she was named Lawyer of the Year for Trusts and Estates in the Manchester region. She also serves as co-chair of the New Hampshire Bar Association Trusts and Estates Section and is the former President of the New Hampshire Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
With this election, the Shaheen & Gordon partnership grows to 27 members, representing a firm of over 140 attorneys and staff.