McLane Middleton, Professional Association

McLane Middleton is a 115-attorney regional firm serving New Hampshire and Massachusetts across diverse practice areas including education, healthcare, utilities, litigation, and real estate. Founded in 1919, the firm leverages deep industry expertise and a government relations team featuring three former state Attorneys General and former gubernatorial chiefs of staff.

About

McLane Middleton, Professional Association operates its Manchester office as part of a substantial regional firm serving clients throughout New Hampshire and Massachusetts. With over 115 attorneys and 25 paralegals on staff, the firm brings depth and specialized expertise across a diverse range of legal practice areas.

The firm's history reflects deep roots in the region and particular industries. McLane Middleton traces its origins to 1919, when it began representing major manufacturing enterprises, including the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company in Manchester, which was then the world's largest textile facility. That industrial heritage has evolved into comprehensive legal services across multiple sectors today.

The firm's government relations team includes attorneys with exceptional public service backgrounds. The group counts among its members three former Attorneys General of New Hampshire, two former Assistant Attorneys General, a former Chair of the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, and former Chiefs of Staff to the New Hampshire Senate and two Governors. This experience informs the firm's work in government affairs and regulatory matters.

McLane Middleton maintains specialized practice groups serving key industries. The education group represents numerous colleges and independent schools across New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and provides consultation and training services to schools and educational associations throughout New England and nationally. The healthcare law group combines healthcare expertise with capabilities in tax, corporate, employment, privacy and data security, and real estate to address the complex regulatory environment facing healthcare providers. The utilities and telecommunications group has provided representation for over 80 years, serving a variety of clients in these industries across New England and before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and appellate courts.

Beyond industry specialization, the firm handles trial practice and litigation, environmental law and toxic tort defense, business and corporate matters, real estate, intellectual property, cybersecurity and privacy, family law, and personal and estate planning. The firm also maintains an active pro bono practice and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

The firm regularly publishes articles and alerts on current legal developments and regulatory changes affecting its clients, and its attorneys present on emerging legal trends and compliance issues. McLane Middleton describes its approach as progressive and client-focused, delivering customized, cost-effective solutions suited to each client's specific needs and circumstances.

Overview compiled from the firm's website