About Us
Our History, Your Future
Craig, Deachman & Associates, PLLC traces its roots back to 1947, when William H. Craig began his influential legal practice. Since then, the firm has been a cornerstone of the New Hampshire legal community, providing trusted counsel to individuals, families, and businesses. Founded on the principles of integrity, innovation, and client-first service, our firm has earned a reputation for delivering results-driven solutions across a wide spectrum of legal needs.
Who We Are
Our team of experienced attorneys brings together a wealth of knowledge in real estate law, business matters, trusts and estates, bankruptcy, and litigation. We pride ourselves on our ability to combine deep legal expertise with a personal, hands-on approach. Whether you’re planning for the future, resolving a dispute, or navigating the complexities of financial transactions, we are here to guide you every step of the way.
What We Do
At Craig, Deachman & Associates, PLLC, we offer a comprehensive range of legal services designed to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our practice areas include:
- Commercial Real Estate Financing
- Business Formation
- Powers of Attorney
- Evictions
- Title Insurance
- Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
- Wills
- Collections
- Deeds
- Corporations
- HIPAA Waivers
- Personal Bankruptcy
- Real Estate Development
- Non-Profits
- Healthcare Directives
- Creditor Bankruptcy
- Purchases, Sales & Refinances
- Private Placement Entities
- Trust & Estate Administration
- Quiet Title Actions
- Zoning Issues
- Annual Reporting Compliance
- Probate
- Property Disputes
- Tax Abatement
- Business Purchases & Sales
- Gun Trusts
- Business Disputes
- Landlord & Tenant
- Asset Purchases & Sales
- Family Compound Trusts
- Labor Disputes
- Leases
- Estate Planning
- Judicial Foreclosures
- Personal Injury
- Rental Agreements
- Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts
- Non-Judicial Foreclosures
- Construction Litigation
Please visit our practice area pages for more information.
Who We Serve
Craig, Deachman & Associates, PLLC serves a diverse client base throughout New Hampshire and beyond. We work with government agencies, individuals, families, small and large businesses, real estate developers, financial institutions, and nonprofits. Our clients come to us for the reputation we’ve built, and they stay with us for the relationships we build. Let us show you why Craig, Deachman & Associates, PLLC has become one of New Hampshire’s most trusted law firms. Contact us today to learn how we can assist you.
Policies & Procedures
1- Creating an Attorney-Client Relationship
Craig, Deachman & Associates, PLLC offers reduced-fee consultations. Participation in a consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship and all consultation participants must acknowledge this in writing prior to any consultation taking place. An attorney-client relationship is established upon execution of an Engagement Letter. The letter is a contract between the client and attorney identifying the scope of work for which the firm is being retained, the anticipated fees for such work, the billing method, and other essential details. This Engagement letter may include a requirement for retainer funds to be paid to the firm in advance of work commencing.
2- Communications
Once you have retained Craig, Deachman & Associates, PLLC as your counsel, all communication relating to your matter should be directed to our office – whether by mail, email, telephone, or other means. Please do not discuss your legal matter with other parties without first speaking with your attorney.
Our offices are generally open Monday-Friday 8:30a.m.-5p.m., excluding federal holidays. Please be aware that meetings, hearings, and other obligations may affect your attorney’s availability. Our attorneys make every effort to respond to all client inquiries promptly; but if you have pressing matter, please contact our office to set up a scheduled meeting, telephone call, or video call. We may communicate with you via telephone, email, and/or client portal. Please ensure that your contact information is kept updated so that we may communicate with you effectively.
3- Billing and Payment
Absent any provisions to the contrary in your engagement letter, matters are billed hourly. Billing rates are set based on the experience and expertise of the attorney or staff member performing the work. Should a junior associate or paralegal work on your case, the hourly rate will be lower than the rate for a senior attorney.
Invoices are, in most cases, generated monthly and submitted to clients via email. There is a 30-day grace period for payment, after which interest accrues at a rate of 12% per annum.
Retainers are applied to invoices monthly. Should your retainer be depleted or reach a minimum threshold, you may be required to replenish retainer funds.
Payments and Retainer fundings are accepted via cash, check, e-check, or credit card.
4- File and Document Retention
Matter files are primarily maintained electronically and you can request copies of file documents and contents at any time. Physical files, to the extent they exist, are kept for seven years following their open date. Electronic files are stored indefinitely.
No original wills, trusts, promissory notes, or other operative documents are kept by our office.
5- Rules of Professional Conduct
Our attorneys are governed by the New Hampshire Rules of Professional Conduct promulgated by the Supreme Court of the State of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Bar.