Meet our legal team
Martin, Lord & Osman has long recognized the benefit of its lawyers concentrating their practices by functions; and, to this day the firm retains a litigation, real estate, business, estate planning and probate practice management groups, with attorneys and paralegals in each department focusing their practice in those areas while working together on behalf of our clients.
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Attorney Willard “Bud” Martin is the President/Treasurer and a Director of Martin, Lord & Osman, P.A., and has been with the firm since 1961
Willard G. Martin, Jr.
Laconia: (603) 527-9161
Areas of Concentration
Elder Law Services
Corporate/Small Business and Non-Profit Organizations
Estate Planning
Trusts
Probate
Land Use
Environmental
Education
JD, 1962, Harvard University
LLM, Taxation, 1984, Boston University
BA, 1959, Bates College
Bar and Court Admissions
New Hampshire, 1962
US District Court, District of NH, 1962
US Tax Court, 1984
Community Service
Salvation Army Advisory Board
Sandwich Board of Selectmen
Neighbors In Need
Reclaiming Futures
Child and Family Services
Partners In Prevention
Carroll County United
CASA GAL
Northern New England District Unitarian Universalist Association
Professional Affiliations
NH Bar Association
Belknap County Bar Association
Editor, New Hampshire Land Use Law
Character and Fitness Committee of the NH, Supreme Court
NH Board of Bar Examiners
Special Justice (retired), Laconia District Court, Justice Family Division
Attorney David Osman is the Secretary/Registered Agent and a Director of Martin, Lord & Osman, P.A. and has been with the firm since 1975
David S. Osman
Laconia: (603) 527-9154
Areas of Concentration
General Civil Litigation
Personal Injury (Plaintiff and Defense Representation)
Workers Compensation
Alternative Dispute Resolution including: Mediation, Arbitration, Neutral Evaluation Land and Title Issues
Construction Disputes
Education
JD, 1972, Boston University School of Law
BS, Economics, 1968, Wharton School of Finance and Commerce, University of Pennsylvania
Bar and Court Admissions
New Hampshire, 1972
US District Court, District of NH, 1972
US Supreme Court, 1979
Community Service
Superior Court Rule 170 Alternate Dispute Resolution Program, Volunteer Mediator, Arbitrator and Neutral Evaluator
NH Judicial Branch Voluntary Foreclosure Mediator Project Volunteer
Temple B’nai Israel of Laconia, Former Trustee
Town of Gilmanton ZBA, Former Member
Professional Affiliations
NH Bar Association
Belknap County Bar Association
NH Association for Justice
NH Conflict Resolution Association - Director
NH Legal Assistance - Advisory Board of Directors
Attorney Margaret Demos is a Director of Martin Lord & Osman, P.A. and has been with the firm since 1980.
Margaret A. Demos
Laconia: (603) 527-9163
Wolfeboro: (603) 569-2977
Areas of Concentration
Elder Law Services
Estate Planning
Trusts
Probate
Corporate/Small
Business and Non-Profit Organizations
Tax
Education
JD, 1980, Franklin Pierce Law Center
LLM, Taxation, 1984, Boston University
MA, 1974, Columbia University
BA, 1971, Vassar College
Bar and Court Admissions
New Hampshire, 1980
US District Court, District of NH, 1980
US Tax Court, 1984
Community Service
Sandwich Children’s Center, Board of Trustees
Lakes Region General Hospital Incorporator
Belknap Mill Society
Professional Affiliations
NH Bar Association
Belknap County Bar Association
NH Estate Planning Council
Attorney Benette Pizzimenti is a Director of Martin Lord & Osman, P.A. and has been with the firm since 1988.
Benette Pizzimenti
Laconia: (603) 527-9158
Areas of Concentration
Divorce
Parental Rights and Responsibilities
General Civil Litigation
Personal Injury (Plaintiff and Defense Representation)
Collections
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Land and Title Defense
Construction Disputes
Probate Court Litigation (Will Contests)
Estate Planning/Trusts/Probate
Education
JD, 1984, Franklin Pierce Law Center
MLS, 1971, University of Washington
BA, 1970, University of New York at Buffalo
Bar and Court Admissions
New Hampshire, 1984
US District Court, District of NH, 1984
Professional Affiliations
NH Bar Association
Belknap County Bar Association
NH Supreme Court Professional Conduct Committee, Vice Chair
Attorney Steven Goss is a Director of Martin Lord & Osman, P.A. and has been with the firm since 1994.
Steven B. Goss
Lebanon: (603) 448-8222
Lancaster: (603) 788-3423
Laconia: (603) 527-9168
Areas of Concentration
Estate Planning
Trusts
Probate
Corporate
Small Business and Non-Profit Organizations
Real Estate
Tax
Education
JD, 1992, Franklin Pierce Law Center
BA, 1970, Dartmouth College
Bar and Court Admissions
New Hampshire, 1992
US District Court, District of NH, 1992
Community Service
Grafton County Farm Bureau
Bradford Evangelical Free Church
Professional Affiliations
NH Bar Association
Coos/Grafton County Bar Association
Attorney Jeanne S. Saffan is an Associate of Martin Lord & Osman and has been with the firm since 2003.
Jeanne S. Saffan
Laconia: (603) 527-9179
Areas of Concentration
Corporate
Small Business and Non-Profit Organizations
Employment
Estate Planning
Trusts
Probate
Real Estate
Elder Law Services
Education
JD, 2003, Suffolk University Law School
MA, 1989, State University of New York at Stony Brook
BA, 1979, State University of New York College at Cortland
Bar and Court Admissions
New Hampshire, 2003
US District Court, District of NH, 2003
Community Service
Laconia Area Community Land Trust - Guest Speaker
Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce
Lakes Region Human Resource Professionals
Parkinson's Support Group New London NH - Guest Speaker
Professional Affiliations
New Hampshire Bar Association Sections:
Elder Law, Estate Planning and Probate
Corporation, Banking and Business Law
Taxation
American Bar Association, Real Property Section
Editor, New Hampshire Land Use Law
Suzanne joined our firm on March 24th, 2008.
Suzanne S. McKenna
Laconia: (603) 527-9172
Areas of Concentration
Real Estate
Estate Planning
Education
JD, George Mason University of Law
BA, University of Virginia
Bar and Court Admissions
New Hampshire, 2000
US Bankruptcy Court
Commonwealth of Virginia
District of Columbia
Professional Affiliations
NH Bar Association
Judy has been practicing in Laconia since 1993 and joined our firm in January, 2009
Judith L. Homan
Laconia: (603) 527-9165
Areas of Concentration
Divorce
Parental Rights and Responsibilities
General Civil Litigation
Personal Injury (Plaintiff and Defense Representation)
Collections
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Education
JD, 1993, Franklin Pierce Law Center
BA, 1988, Pennsylvania State University
Bar and Court Admissions
New Hampshire, 1993
US District Court, District of NH, 1993
Pennsylvania, 1994
Community Service
Lakes Region Child Care, Board of Directors
Professional Affiliations
NH Bar Association
Belknap County Bar Association
Joe has been our Administrator for twenty-four years. "Part of my job is to insure that our services are delivered promptly, efficiently and at reasonable cost to you, the client. If you have any concerns, please contact me"
Joseph N Adrignola
Administrator
Direct (603) 527-9176
Mobile: (603) 496-3839
Community Service
Laconia Kiwanis Club - Past President, Past and Current Treasurer, Past and Current 'Kiwanian of the Year', Director.
Laconia Main Street - Founding Director
Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation - Past Trustee and Current Advisory Director
Laconia Endowment Educational Foundation (LEEF) - Founding Director
Professional Affiliations
Past Member Granite State Association of Legal Administrators
Janice was hired to work with Attorney Bud Martin in 1976. She loves her work in Estate Planning and Elder Care. "My perfect day is when I can assist in making someone’s life a little brighter and easier."
Janice L Hammond
Elder Law Paralegal
Direct 527-9180
Areas of Concentration
Estate Planning
Elder Care and Elder Law Services
Administration
Education
Belmont High School, Valedictorian
Hesser College
BA, Business Administration, Southern NH University, 2004, Magna cum laude
Community Service
Belmont Elderly Housing, Inc., President
Leadership Lakes Region
United Way
Belmont Baseball Organization
Belknap Mill
Shaker Regional School District
Emily has been with the firm since 1986, working closely with our business clients. "I really enjoy the privilege of working with knowledgeable people in the business community."
Emily A Collinson
Corporate Paralegal
Direct 527-9173
Areas of Concentration
Business and Corporate
Education
NH Technical College
Community Service
Volunteer work for various nonprofit organizations.
Professional Affiliations
Paralegal Association of New Hampshire
Lakes Region Young Professionals
Julie came to MLO in November 2007, and has over a decade of experience on transactional real estate related matters and title research. Julie works closely with our clients to coordinate efficient real estate closings.
Julie L Lyford
Real Estate Paralegal
Direct 527-9156
Areas of Concentration
Real Estate
Education
Ashland High School
Various courses at NH Technical College and Plymouth State University
Various American Institute of Banking courses
Northern New England School of Banking at UNH
Community Service
I volunteer countless hours as a board member and Treasurer of a very active homeowners’ association. I have found my involvement with the association equally challenging and rewarding but have benefited most by getting to know my neighbors because of it.