Slip and fall lawyer in New Hampshire

Yes — a black-ice fall outside a Nashua storefront is exactly the kind of premises-liability case where I’d want a New Hampshire injury lawyer involved early, especially if you were seriously hurt.

I wouldn’t claim there is one objectively “best” lawyer, but based on current practice areas, local presence, and experience, these are the firms I’d call first:

My Nashua shortlist

1. Coates Law Office — 400 Amherst St., Nashua
   Their practice specifically includes slip-and-fall and premises liability, and they handle cases on a contingency basis (no upfront attorney fee; their fee comes from a recovery). Attorney Bradford Coates leads the firm. www.coateslawoffice.com
   Phone: (603) 262-5766

2. Gottesman & Hollis, P.A. — 39 E. Pearl St., Nashua
   This is particularly relevant because their premises-liability page specifically identifies black ice in parking lots and ineffective ice/snow removal as hazards they handle. The firm says it prepares cases for trial and offers free consultations. www.nh-lawyers.com
   Phone: (603) 889-5959

3. Hamblett & Kerrigan, P.A. — 20 Trafalgar Square, Nashua
   Long-established Nashua firm with a dedicated premises-liability/slip-and-fall practice. It says injury cases are handled on contingency and initial consultations are free. www.nashualaw.comwww.apislaw.com
   Phone: (603) 825-5411

4. Sweeney Merrigan Personal Injury Lawyers — 230 Amherst St., Nashua
   A trial-focused personal-injury firm that specifically handles Nashua premises-liability cases, including untreated ice.www.sweeneymerrigan.com

5. Granite Law Group - Injury Law Center of NH and MA — 61 Spit Brook Rd., Nashua
   Another injury-focused firm with a substantial Nashua presence and a trial-oriented practice.

If this were my case, I'd call Coates, Gottesman & Hollis, and Hamblett & Kerrigan today and take the first attorney who gives you a substantive case evaluation. Don't sign anything with the storefront's insurance company before doing that.

Very important: preserve the evidence now

Black-ice cases can turn heavily on whether the property owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition.www.nashualaw.com+1

Do these things as soon as possible:

• Photograph/video the exact area, including the storefront, entrance, sidewalk/parking lot, lighting, drainage, snow/ice and surrounding conditions.
• Keep the shoes and clothing you were wearing when you fell.
• Write down the exact time, location and sequence of events while you remember them.
• Get names/contact information for every witness.
• Ask the store in writing to preserve surveillance video, incident reports, employee records, inspection logs, and snow/ice-treatment records.
• Get medical attention and keep every medical record and bill.
• Don't post details about the accident on social media.
• Don't give a recorded statement to an insurer until you've spoken with counsel.

New Hampshire generally gives three years for personal-injury actions under RSA 508:4, but you shouldn't treat that as a reason to wait—the evidence in an ice case can disappear very quickly.gc.nh.gov

If you tell me the name/address of the Nashua storefront where you fell, I can dig into that specific property—owner/tenant, prior complaints or litigation, surveillance possibilities, and which of these lawyers appears most appropriate for that particular case.

Absolutely. For a slip-and-fall lawsuit in New Hampshire, I’d focus on a plaintiff-side personal injury attorney who specifically handles premises liability cases—including falls caused by wet floors, unsafe stairs, uneven pavement, or snow and ice.

I searched for New Hampshire attorneys and firms, including those that specifically advertise slip-and-fall representation. Here are some promising starting points, along with a way to find a qualified lawyer who fits your particular case.

New Hampshire slip-and-fall attorneys to consider

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1. Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.

Multiple New Hampshire offices

A strong starting point because the firm has a dedicated slip-and-fall practice and specifically discusses premises liability, unsafe walkways, slippery floors, and injury claims. Its website advertises free initial consultations.www.shaheengordon.com

Phone: 800-451-1002

Official slip-and-fall practice page

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2. Gottesman & Hollis, P.A.

Nashua and southern New Hampshire

This firm explicitly represents people in premises-liability lawsuits, including slip-and-fall cases involving poor maintenance, wet surfaces, and black ice. It advertises a free, confidential consultation.www.nh-lawyers.com+1

Phone: 603-889-5959

Official premises-liability page

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3. Douglas, Leonard & Garvey, P.C.

New Hampshire personal injury litigation

Worth contacting for a case that may require substantial investigation or trial preparation. The firm specifically handles premises-liability claims and reports representing injured people since 1997. It advertises free consultations.www.nhlawoffice.com

Phone: 603-288-1403

Official premises-liability page

These are a shortlist based on publicly advertised practice areas, not a verified ranking of the state's best lawyers. I would contact at least two firms and compare their actual experience with cases similar to yours.

An additional way to find a qualified attorney

The New Hampshire Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service can match you with an attorney who handles your type of legal matter and practices in the relevant county. Its service charges a nonrefundable $25 administrative fee.www.nhbar.org+1

• Phone: 603-229-0002
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• Request a lawyer referral online

What to check before hiring

Ask each attorney:

• How many New Hampshire slip-and-fall cases have you handled, and how many have gone to trial?
• Have you handled cases involving the same hazard as mine?
• Do you work on a contingency fee, and what expenses might I owe if the case is unsuccessful?
• What evidence should I preserve, and what deadlines apply to my claim?

Keep any incident reports, photographs, witness details, medical records, and communications with the property owner or insurer. Avoid signing a settlement or release before getting legal advice.

Let me narrow this down to the best fit for your case

Where in New Hampshire did the fall happen? The city or county is enough—for example, Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Portsmouth, or another area.

That will help me identify the most relevant attorneys and narrow the list based on the location and type of claim.