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Gawryl MacAllister and O'Connor strives to provide high-quality legal representation on a timely and cost-effective basis. We offer a broad range of legal services to businesses and individuals throughout New Hampshire focusing on clear communication, problem solving and obtaining favorable results.We listen closely to our clients to understand their legal needs, and we employ cost-conscious strategies in order to best meet those needs.We at Gawryl MacAllister and O'Connor take pride in working effectively with other professionals, including physicians, financial advisors and other legal counsel.Our attorneys are assertive and use common sense and creativity in finding efficient solutions. We invite you to learn more about our practice by speaking with us directly. There is no cost to learn how we can be of service to you.

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Attorney Profiles

Janine Gawryl

Attorney Janine Gawryl graduated from Northeastern University School of Law in 1977, and was admitted to practice in the New Hampshire state and district courts that same year. She has been practicing in Nashua since 1983 and has been a principal of the law firm of Gawryl MacAllister & O'Connor (formerly Richards, Gawryl & MacAllister) since 1989. Attorney Gawryl’s primary practice areas are litigation, including workers’ compensation, ERISA claims, social security law, and personal injury. She was one of the first New Hampshire attorneys to be selected by the Superior Court to the original mediator for the court’s Rule 170 mediation program. Attorney Gawryl has served on numerous New Hampshire Bar Association committees, and is a member of the NH Trial Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, and the NH Bar Foundation. She has also served as a member of the Board of Directors of several non-profit agencies and has been active in local government. Attorney Gawryl is currently a Master, and a member of the Executive Committee of the Daniel Webster-Batchelder Inn of Court, a local Chapter of the American Inns of Court. It was the first Inn of Court established in the State of New Hampshire. She served as the administrator for the Webster-Batchelder Inn of Court between its inception in 1992 and 2010.Attorney Gawryl has successfully argued numerous cases in the trial courts and appeals before the New Hampshire Supreme Court, and as a result changed standards of law within this state. She has won numerous commendations.Bar Admission: State of New Hampshire 1977U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire 1977Experience: Gawryl & MacAllister (formerly Richards, Gawryl & MacAllister), Nashua NHBar Association Pro Bono Program, Concord, NH American Bar Association, consultantLegal Services Corporation, consultantUniversity of New Hampshire, faculty, Paralegal Studies Certificate Program

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Joseph MacAllister

Attorney Joseph W. MacAllister graduated from Franklin Pierce Law Center in 1985 and was admitted to practice in the State of New Hampshire and before the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire that same year. He has been a principal of the law firm of Gawryl MacAllister & O'Connor (formerly Richards, Gawryl & MacAllister) since 1989 and has been practicing in Nashua since 1985. Attorney MacAllister's primary practice areas are personal injury, criminal law, family law, real estate law and private mediation. Attorney MacAllister has served on New Hampshire Bar Association committees, and is a member of the NH Trial Lawyers Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association, the NH Bar Foundation and NH Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is a mediator in civil cases, and a neutral evaluator in domestic relations cases for the New Hampshire Superior Court system. He has also served as a member and Chairman of his local School Board.Bar Admission: State of New Hampshire, 1985U.S.District Court for the District of New Hampshire, 1985Experience: Gawryl & MacAllister (formerly Richards, Gawryl & MacAllister), Nashua, NHEducation: Franklin Pierce Law Center, Concord, NH (J.D. 1985)U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD (B.S. 1976)

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Jared O'Connor

Attorney Jared O'Connor graduated from Boston College Law School in 2003, and was admitted to practice in the New Hampshire state and federal district courts that same year. He is a partner in the firm Gawryl MacAllister & O'Connor. Attorney O'Connor's primary practice areas are workers compensation, appellate litigation, personal injury, and disability claims (both private ERISA-covered plans and Social Security Disability appeals). Attorney O'Connor is a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association, the Order of the Coif, and is an executive committee member of the Daniel Webster-Batchelder chapter of the American Inns of Court.Bar Admission: State of New Hampshire, 2003U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire, 2003U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Hampshire, 2003Experience: Gawryl & MacAllister, Nashua, NH; New Hampshire Attorney General, Concord, NH; New Hampshire Legal Assistance, Portsmouth, NH Education: Boston College Law School, Newton, MA (J.D. 2003, Magna Cum Laude) University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH ,(B.A. 1995, Cum-Laude)

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Supreme Court Cases

Attorney Janine Gawryl
Attorney Joseph MacAllister
Attorney Jared OConnor

Attorney Janine Gawryl Attorney Gawryl's appearances before the Supreme Court can be found at:In the Matter of Veta Rossino and Joseph Rossino __ N.H. __ (Apr. 21, 2006) [Oral argument] [Decision]Marital: Established standards for imputing income to a child support obligorJoseph MacAllister as trial counsel, Janine Gawryl on the brief and orallyIn the Matter of Lucille Rossino and Joseph Rossino, __ N.H. __ (Feb. 24, 2006) [Oral argument] [Decision]Marital: Established standards for imputing income to a child support obligorJoseph MacAllister as trial counsel, Janine Gawryl on the brief and orallyAppeal of Gabriel Salas (3JX) [Oral argument][Order]Workers Compensation: Indemnity benefits Berry v. Watchtower, 152 N.H. 407 (2005) [Oral Argument] [Decision]Whether a religious organization has a common law duty to report child abuse to secular authoritiesJanine Gawryl as trial counsel, Jared O'Connor on the brief, Marci Hamilton orally Osman v. Gagnon, 152 N.H. 359 (2005) [Oral Argument] [Decision]Establishing res judicata limits to small claims court decisionsJanine Gawryl as trial counsel, Jared O'Connor on the brief and orally In re Fournier, 147 N.H. 275, 786 A.2d 854 (Dec 11, 2001) [Decision] Worker's Compensation: Permanent Impairment awards Fillmore v. Fillmore, 147 N.H. 283, 786 A.2d 849 (Dec 11, 2001) [Decision]Domestic Violence: Established standards of proofSommers v. Sommers, 143 N.H. 686, 742 A.2d 94 (July 2, 1999) [Decision]Marital: Modification of Property Distribution under Divorce DecreeAppeal of Briggs, 138 N.H. 623, 645 A.2d 655 (July 6, 1994)Worker's Compensation: Established entitlement to benefits for Repetitive Stress InjuriesMorancy v. Morancy, 134 N.H. 493, 593 A.2d 1158, N.H., Jul 26, 1991Torts: established standard for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress claimsPanas v. Harakis, 129 N.H. 591, 529 A.2d 976, N.H., Aug 06, 1987False Imprisonment; Mental Injury; and Remitter: Whether $1.2 Million jury verdict was proper

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Attorney Joseph MacAllister Attorney MacAllister'’s appearances before the Supreme Court can be found at:In the Matter of Veta Rossino and Joseph Rossino, 153 N.H. 367 (Apr. 21, 2006) [Oral argument] [Decision]Marital: Established standards for imputing income to a child support obligorJoseph MacAllister as trial counsel, Janine Gawryl on the brief and orally In the Matter of Lucille Rossino and Joseph Rossino, 153 N.H. 282 (Feb. 24, 2006) [Oral argument] [Decision]Marital: Established standards for imputing income to a child support obligor Joseph MacAllister as trial counsel, Janine Gawryl on the brief and orally Multi-Pro Flooring v. Michael Johnson, (3JX) [Oral Argument] [Decision]Consumer protection act; summary judgment; attorney’s feesJoseph MacAllister as trial counsel, Jared O’Connor on the brief and orally Kerouac v. Town of Hollis, 139 N.H. 554, 660 A.2d 1080 (June 1, 1995)Constitutional challenge to municipal regulationsKidder v. Kidder, 135 N.H 609, 609 A.2d 1197, (June 2, 1992)Marital: standards for ordering alimonyState v. Meaney, 134 N.H. 741, 599 A.2d 120, (Nov. 6, 1991)Criminal procedure: suppression of evidence

Attorney Jared OConnor Attorney O'Connor has appeared for argument before the New Hampshire Supreme Court in the cases listed below. Recordings of oral arguments are hosted on the Supreme Courts' web site; if your browser has a media player, you can click the links below to watch or listen. Links to the decisions are also listed where available.In the Matter of Sweetser and Sweetser, (3JX) [Oral Argument pending] [Decision pending]Marital: Whether the trial court erred in entering a finding of contempt and ordering the marital home sold. Appeal of Jeffrey Kolarik, (3JX) [Oral Argument pending] [Decision pending]Workers' Compensation: Whether "can't work at any job" is the proper standard for determining whether a claimant is entitled to temporary total disability benefits. Jared O'Connor on brief. Appeal of Wayne Hammar, (3JX) [Oral Argument pending] [Decision pending] Workers' Compensation: Whether or not a claimant's non-work related impairments must be considered along with the work-related injury to determine earning capacity. Jared O'Connor on brief. Appeal of Denis Gallant, (3JX) [Oral Argument] [Decision pendingWorkers' Compensation: Whether the Compensation Appeals Board erred in denying coverage for an injured workers' medical bills. Oral Argument: http://www.courts.nh.gov/pastsessions/April08/20070493a.asx Appeal of Anheuser-Busch, Inc., ___ N.H. ___ (Opinion issued January 16, 2008) [Oral Argument] [Decision]Workers' Compensation: Whether the Compensation Appeals Board erred in finding a cumulative trauma injury and awarding wage benefits. http://www.courts.nh.gov/pastsessions/November07/20070197va.asxDecision: http://www.courts.state.nh.us/supreme/opinions/2008/anheu004.pdf In the Matter of Rossino and Rossino, (3JX) [Oral Argument unavailable] [Decision]Marital: Whether the trial court erred when making a retroactive modification of child support.Decision: http://www.courts.state.nh.us/supreme/3jx/2007/20060707.pdf McNally v. Owen, (3JX) [Oral Argument] [Decision]Whether the trial court erred in denying plaintiff's motion to amend writ or take a voluntary nonsuit.Oral Argument: http://www.courts.nh.gov/pastsessions/december06/20060221va.asx Appeal of Ronald Barrett, (3JX) [Oral Argument] [Decision]Workers' Compensation: Whether the Compensation Appeals Board erred in denying coverage for an injured worker's medical bills.http://www.courts.nh.gov/pastsessions/september06/20050701.mp3Decision: http://www.courts.state.nh.us/supreme/3jx/2007/20050701.pdf In the Matter of State of N.H. and Mark Taylor, 153 N.H. 700 (2006) [Oral Argument] [Decision]Whether a personal injury settlement is considered income for calculating child support.Oral Argument: http://www.courts.nh.gov/pastsessions/february06/20050273va.asxDecision: http://www.courts.state.nh.us/supreme/opinions/2006/taylo071.pdf Merchants Mutual v. Laighton Homes, LLC, 153 N..H. 485 (2006) [Oral Argument] [Decision]Whether a commercial general insurance policy excludes coverage for third party indemnity claims arising out of workers' compensation.Oral Argument: http://www.courts.nh.gov/pastsessions/january06/20050230va.asxDecision: http://www.courts.state.nh.us/supreme/opinions/2006/merch047.pdf Multi-Pro Flooring v. Michael Johnson, (3JX) [Oral Argument] [Decision] Whether the trial court erred in dismissing plaintiff's claims under the consumer protection act. (Consumer protection act; summary judgment; attorney's fees)Joseph MacAllister as trial counsel, Jared O'Connor on the brief and orallyOral Argument: http://www.nh.gov/judiciary/supreme/recordings/2005/2004-0854.mp3Decision: http://www.courts.state.nh/us/supreme/3jx/2005/2004-0854.pdf Berry v. Watchtower, 152 N.H. 407 (2005) [Oral Argument] [Decision]Whether a religious organization has a common law duty to report child abuse to secular authorities. Janine Gawryl as trial counsel, Jared O'Connor on the brief, Marci Hamilton orally.Oral Argument: http://www.nh.gov/judiciary/supreme/recordings/2004/2003-0779.mp3Decision: http://www.courts.state.nh.us/supreme/opinions/2005/berry081.htm Osman v. Gagnon, 152 N.H. 359, (2005) [Oral Argument] [Decision] Whether small claims court decisions are final for purposes of res judicata. Janine Gawryl as trial counsel, Jared O'Connor on brief and orallyOral Argument: http://www.nh.gov/judiciary/supreme/recordings/2005/2003-0698.mp3Decision: http://www.courts.state.nh.us/supreme/opinions/2005/osman072.htm Fillmore v. Fillmore, 147 N.H. 283, 786 A.2d 849 (2001) [Oral Argument] [Decision] Domestic Violence: Establishing standards of proof. Janine Gawryl as trial counsel, Jared O'Connor on the brief and orally----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Attorney O'Connor's cases in which the Supreme Court issued an unpublished order or were otherwise disposed of are below.Other cases: In the Matter of Brack and Brack, Case No. 2007-0841 (appeal pending) In the Matter of Emeneau and Priestly, Case No. 2008-0185 (decided by unpublished order)In the Matter of State of NH and Robert Bowes, No. 2008-0190 (decided by unpublished order) Appeal of Joel Katz, No. 2008-0110 (decided by unpublished order)Appeal of Lorraine Newell, No. 2007-0698 (decided by unpublished order)In the Matter of Robinson and Burns, No. 2007-0360 (decided by unpublished order)In the Matter of Dawson and Dawson, No. 2006-0784 (settled prior to briefing)In the Matter of Muenzberg and Muenzberg, No. 2005-0427 (decided by unpublished order)In the Matter of Goodwin and Goodwin, No. 2006-0601 (appeal withdrawn)In the Matter of Roy and Roy, No. 2005-0109 (decided by unpublished order)In the Matter of Kirby and Kirby, No. 2005-0004 (decided by unpublished order)In the Matter of Driscoll and Driscoll, No. 2004-0202 (decided by unpublished order)In the Matter of Nadeau and Nadeau, No. 2004-0001 (decided by unpublished order)

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Auto AccidentsSlip & FallsAccidents at WorkHead InjuryMedical NegligenceDog BitesAviation Accidents

Personal Injury

Auto AccidentsSlip & FallsAccidents at WorkHead InjuryMedical NegligenceDog BitesAviation Accidents

Social Security Administration

Social Security Disability Insurance ClaimsSocial Security Supplemental Income ClaimsChildren's Disability

Divorce and Family Law

DivorceCustody & VisitationProbate and Guardianship CasesNeglect and AbuseCHINS CasesGrandparent's RightsDomestic ViolenceCivil UnionsAnte nuptial Agreements

Criminal Law

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NH Supreme Court Appeals

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Employment Law

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Workers Compensation

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Disability

Workers' CompensationPermanent Impairment AwardsDisputed Medical BillsTemporary & Permanent Disability PaymentsAppeals

Contract Litigation

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Real Estate Transactions

Buyer and Seller RepresentationPurchase & Sales AgreementsDeed Preparation

Real Estate Litigation

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Ann Chilton began her career performing a secretarial role for Richards, Gawryl & MacAllister in 1988. She has since expanded her role in legal assistance and plays an integral role in administrative support. Ann facilitated the monthly meetings of The American Inns of Court in which judges, lawyers and other legal practitioners come together to discuss emerging topics and developments in the law.

Danielle Ouellette joined the firm in 1991 after receiving her bachelors of science degree in Paralegal Studies from Rivier college. She has affiliations with the Paralegal Associations of New Hampshire and the National Federation of Paralegal Associations. Danielle is skilled at reviewing and interpreting medical records, legal research and advanced discovery techniques.