Granfield Legal Services

26/08/2026

Small business owners and employees, this one's for you. In New Hampshire, an employer generally has to provide a non-compete agreement before or at the time of a job offer — not surprise you with it after you've already started. Getting the timing (and the wording) right matters for whether it holds up. Whether you're drafting one or being asked to sign one, a quick review can save a big headache. Flat-fee, straight from the attorney. General information, not legal advice.

24/08/2026

One of the most common surprises we hear in New Hampshire custody cases: "We're doing 50/50 — so nobody pays child support, right?" Not necessarily. NH still looks at each parent's income, so support can still apply even with equal parenting time. Every family's numbers are different, and understanding how it works up front saves a lot of stress later. Have questions about your parenting plan? We're here to help — you work directly with the attorney, start to finish. General information, not legal advice.

22/08/2026

New Hampshire's zoning rules changed this summer, and a lot of folks haven't caught up yet. New state laws now require many towns to allow multi-family housing in commercial zones "by right," and they limit some of the density and parking rules towns had in place. If you own property, run a small business, or have questions about a project near you, these changes could matter. Not sure how the new rules affect your parcel or an upcoming board hearing? Let's talk — directly with the attorney. General information, not legal advice.

22/08/2026

15/08/2026

The CAS Board rescinded or gutted four Cost Accounting Standards (CAS 404, 408, 409 & 411), moving federal cost rules closer to standard commercial accounting. Less red tape — especially for smaller and newer contractors.

But "less regulation" isn't the same as "no risk." It's worth reviewing your accounting practices and contract terms now, before you assume nothing applies.

I work directly with federal contractors nationwide on exactly these questions. Link in bio. 👆

General information, not legal advice.

14/08/2026

If your town's zoning board says "no," is that always the final word? Not anymore. 🏡

New Hampshire's Housing Appeals Board recently overruled a local zoning denial — again — clearing the way for a project the town had turned down. Whether you're worried about development near you or trying to get your own variance approved, the ground is shifting on what "local control" really means.

Knowing how the zoning board (and the appeals process above it) actually works can make or break your outcome.

Questions about a variance or a project near you? Link in bio. 👆

General information, not legal advice.

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10/08/2026

Does your umbrella policy actually cover you if an uninsured driver causes a crash? 🚗☂️
A recent New Hampshire Supreme Court decision is a good reason to double-check. The Court found that when a homeowner raised their umbrella coverage without signing a new waiver, they picked up extra uninsured/underinsured motorist protection they never knew they had.

Translation: the fine print on your auto + umbrella policies really matters — and it's easy to be under-protected without realizing it.

Want a plain-English look at your coverage before you ever need it? Link in bio. 👆

General information, not legal advice.

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05/08/2026

A Massachusetts appeals ruling this month is a useful window into how lease disputes really play out. In a case between a large landlord and a tenant, the court reinstated the full attorney's-fee awards to both sides — about $36,000 to the landlord and $49,000 to the tenant — and said the two awards couldn't simply be canceled out against each other.

The bigger point for anyone signing or managing a lease: habitability and consumer-protection claims in Massachusetts have real teeth, and legal fees can add up fast on both sides. That's exactly why sorting a disagreement out early — clearly and in writing — usually beats fighting it out later.

Whether you're a small landlord or a tenant, I help clients understand their rights and resolve disputes before they spiral.

This is general information, not legal advice.

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04/08/2026

New Hampshire's housing rules just changed in a big way. As of July 1, towns across the state must allow multi-family housing "by right" in many commercial zones — with density caps, conditional-use permits, and most local restrictions removed.

If you own commercial property, that could mean new options for what you're allowed to build. If you own a home near a commercial zone, it could change what goes up next door. Either way, the details matter, and towns are still working out how to apply the new laws.

Have questions about how the changes affect your property? At Granfield Legal Services you work directly with me — not a case manager — to sort out what the law actually allows.

This is general information, not legal advice.

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30/07/2026

A meaningful change to New Hampshire zoning took effect on July 1 — and a lot of property owners haven't heard about it yet.

Under the state's new law (RSA 674:77–78), towns must now allow multifamily housing on many commercially zoned parcels where the infrastructure can support it. For owners of commercial land, that can open up new options. For neighbors and abutters, it changes what may go up nearby.

If you own commercial property, are weighing a mixed-use project, or want to understand your rights at a planning or zoning board hearing, the details matter — how each town implements this will vary.

I help NH property owners and small businesses navigate variances, zoning boards, and land-use questions, and you'll work directly with me from start to finish. (This is general information, not legal advice.)