Edward D. Philpot, Jr.

Edward D. Philpot, Jr., PLLC
354 South Main Street, Suite 1
Laconia, NH 03246
(tel) 603.528.0207
(fax) 603.528.1117

Practice Focus

General trial practice, construction-related litigation, mediation and arbitration, personal injury, business law, condominium and association representation.

Experience

Ed is a trial lawyer. His trial practice includes construction litigation, personal injury, and land disputes.

His corporate practice includes condominium and association representation.

Representation of municipal, individual and business clients in litigation in federal and state courts.

Using his knowledge of the construction industry, developed during his years as a tradesman and contractor to meet his clients needs.

Practice Areas

  • Construction law and litigation
  • Personal injury representation
  • Business law and litigation
  • Arbitration/mediation

Professional Activities

  • Lectures on construction law, condominium law, legal ethics and related topics
  • Testified at legislative hearings regarding construction-related legislation
  • Active in insurance and legislative issues involving the construction industry and condominium association representation

Arbitration/Mediation

  • Completed AAA arbitration/mediation training in 1992
  • NH Bar Association Fee Dispute Resolution committee mediator, 1992-2000
  • Recently completed 40 hours of intensive mediation training
  • Has served as a private mediator and arbitrator since 1992

Community Involvement

  • Board of Directors, Lakes Region Day Care Center
  • Board of Directors, Project Extra
  • Board of Directors, Founding members, Lake Winnipesaukee Skating Club
  • Board of Directors, Laconia Youth Soccer League
  • Board of Directors, Former Commodore, Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association
  • Member, J/80 Class Association, United States Sailing Association
  • Laconia School Board, 1997-2003, Chair, 2000, 2002
  • Public Education and Government Access Television Board
  • Coach/referee/umpire - Laconia Youth Soccer League, Laconia Little League, Lou Athanas Youth Basketball League

Bar Admissions

Ed is admitted to practice in the federal and state courts of New Hampshire.

Education

Rutgers University - Newark, NJ, B.A., History, with honors, 1984

Franklin Pierce Law Center, Concord, NH, J.D., 1987

Articles

Construction Law

  • "An Analysis of 3 Project Delivery Methods: Design/Bid/Build, Design/Build, Construction Management"
  • "Bidding Requirements for State, Municipal and Private Construction Projects in New Hampshire"
  • "Use of Joint Check Provisions in Construction Contracts. Loan Documents and Contractor/Subcontractor Agreements"
  • "Mechanics Liens and Other Prejudgment Attachments"
  • "Contract Extras"
  • "Basic Contract Clauses"
  • "Spoliation of Evidence in Construction Cases"

Condominium/Association Law

  • "Amendment of Condominium or Association Documents"
  • "Condominium Collections Manual and Protocol"
  • "Interpretation of Regulations Regarding Restrictions on the Placement of Direct Broadcast Satellite, Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service and Television Broadcast Antennas for Homeowners Associations"
  • "Basics of Negligence Law"
  • "Liens for Storage and Labor"

Miscellaneous

  • "Easements, Licenses and Covenants: A Layman's Guide to Servitudes in New Hampshire"
  • "Basics of Civil Tort Liability"
  • "New Hampshire Collections Practice Manual"
  • "Protection from Lien Claims"
  • "Problems and Pitfalls in Lawyers Trust Accounting"