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 and Small Business
* 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 N.E. 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 a member of 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 and Contract 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 Foreclosure Mediator Project
* Temple B’nai Israel,Laconia, Past Trustee
* Town of Gilmanton ZBA, Past Member
* Mediator for the NH Commission for Human Rights
* Winnipesaukee Playhouse, Board
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, University of NH - School of Law
* LLM, Taxation, Boston University
* MA, American Studies, Columbia University
* BA, Sociology, 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 & Defense)
* Collections
* Alternative Dispute Resolution
* Land and Title Defense
* Construction Disputes
* Probate Court Litigation (Will Contests)
* Estate Planning/Trusts/Probate
Education
JD, 1984, University of NH - School of Law
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
* NH Bar Association Character & Fitness program
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, University of NH - School of Law
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
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
"MLO real estate attorney, Suzanne S. McKenna, graduated from 2012 NHBA Leadership Academy, a selective 9 month program to promote and encourage leadership and professionalism."
Suzanne S. McKenna
Laconia: (603) 527-9172
Areas of Concentration
Real Estate
Estate Planning
Business & Corporations
Probate
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
* NH Bar Leadership Academy 2012
Lissa joined our Family Law department in November 2012.
Lissa Mascio
(603) 527-9167
Areas of Concentration
Family Law
Education
* Graduated with a BA from UNH in 1999
* Graduated from Hofstra Law School summa cum laude in 2006
Bar and Court Admissions
* Arizona Bar Association 2007 - 2011
* NH Women's Bar Association, Member
* New Hampshire Bar Association, Member
* Belknap County Bar Association, Member
* New Hampshire Bar - Family Law Section, Member
Community Service
* Belmont School PTO Executive Board, Member
* Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region, Board of Directors
* Fus(ion), Member
* Winnipesaukee Playhouse, Community Theater, Member
Professional Affiliations
* Prior member of the Arizona Trial Lawyer's Association and American Association of Justice
Litigation Attorney
Joseph H. Driscoll IV
(603) 527-9179
Areas of Concentration
Criminal Law
Litigation
Education
College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia
Suffolk University Law School in Boston
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
Lou has been with MLO since 1969 and has worked in all departments of the firm.
Lou Fournier
(603) 527-9157
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
Kathy joined the MLO team in January of 1993. “In probate administration, we are assisting families who have recently lost a loved one. I work hard to help alleviate the overwhelming stress they feel during this difficult time.”
Kathy Calvin
Probate and Trust Admininstration
Direct 603-527-9182
Areas of Concentration
Probate and Trust Administration
Education
Hesser College
Community Service
* 2012 Nominee James P Irwin Award for Community Service
* Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation - Past President and Current Advisory Director
* Laconia Endowment Education Foundation (LEEF), Director, Past Chair of Grant Committee
* Lakes Region United Way - 2011 Nominee Captain Ralph B Bristol Award
* Laconia Sachem Band Boosters - Alumni Parent, Past Treasurer
Professional Affiliations
* Neighbors in Need - Director
* The Salvation Army Advisory Board
* Laconia Kiwanis Club - Sec since 1995
* 1996 Kiwanian of the Year
* Laconia Area Community Land Trust - Past Treasurer, Director
* Annette P Schmitt “Unsung Hero” Nomination Committee
* Parents as Leaders in Society
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
Finance Manager
Janice C Stitt
jcs@mlolaw.com
Direct 603-527-9184
Areas of Concentration
Finance Manager
Assistant Administrator
Pat has been with the firm for ten years in our Estate Planning Dept.
Patricia Bourque
(603) 527-9183
Areas of Concentration
Estate Planning Legal Assistant
Probate Paralegal
Wendy J. Borden
Probate Paralegal
Direct 603-527-9153
Areas of Concentration
Probate, Trusts
Barbara has been with the firm for seven years, working in our Real Estate Department.
Barbara Marks
(603)527-9175
Areas of Concentration
Legal Assistant
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.
Peggy has worked in our Lancaster office since 1995.
Margaret Romaine
(800) 439-3129
(603) 788-2410
Areas of Concentration
Legal Assistant in Estate Planning
Valerie joined the Litigation Dept in January 2012 and has been working as a paralegal in various areas of the law for over 25 years.
Valerie Dutcher
(603) 527-9159
Areas of Concentration
Litigation Paralegal
Education
* Concord High School - Recipient of the Christa McAuliffe Scholarship
* Burdett Secretarial School
* NHTI - Certificate in Paralegal Studies
* NHTI - AAS in Paralegal Studies
Professional Affiliations
* Paralegal Association of New Hampshire
* NH Assoc for Justice, Paralegal Member