Awards/Recognition

A high percentage of our attorneys continually receive recognition from peer review organizations for being among the best in their respective areas of practice. Here are some of the most recent awards and recognition.

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings

The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings help buyers of legal services identify, evaluate and select the most appropriate lawyer for a specific task at hand. Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell lawyers have received AV ratings and BV ratings — these peer-review ratings indicate the highest ethical standards and professional ability.

The Best Lawyers in America®

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Woodward/White, Inc. compiles lists of outstanding attorneys by state, conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. The 2013 edition of Best Lawyers in America® includes these New Hampshire attorneys from GCG.

Administrative /Regulatory Law:
Donald J. Pfundstein

Arbitration and Mediation:
Charles A. Bauer

Banking /Finance/Financial Services Regulation:
Christopher C. Gallagher
W. John Funk
Donald J. Pfundstein

Construction Litigation:
R. Matthew Cairns

Corporate Law:
Michael D. Ruedig

Elder Law:
Jan P. Myskowski

Family Law:
Michael R. Callahan

Government Relations Practice:
Donald J. Pfundstein

Insurance Law:
Donald J. Pfundstein

Labor & Employment Litigation:
R. Matthew Cairns

Land Use & Zoning Law and Litigation:
Michael R. Callahan
Ari B. Pollack

Municipal Litigation:
R. Matthew Cairns

Personal Injury Litigation:
Michael R. Callahan
R. Matthew Cairns

Real Estate Law:
Michael D. Ruedig
Ari B. Pollack

Tax Law:
Donald R. Saxon

Trusts and Estates:
Jan P. Myskowski
Donald R. Saxon

Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year"

Donald J. Pfundstein - Concord Best Lawyers® Government Relations Practice "Lawyer of the Year" for 2013

Ari B. Pollack - Concord Best Lawyers® Land Use & Zoning Law "Lawyer of the Year" for 2013

Michael R. Callahan - Concord Best Lawyers® Personal Injury Litigation - Defense "Lawyer of the Year" for 2012

Michael D. Ruedig - Concord Best Lawyers® Real Estate "Lawyer of the Year" for 2012

U.S. News — Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms"

In the fall of 2010, U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers began the Best Law Firms Rankings. Achieving a high ranking is a special distinction that signals a unique combination of excellence and breadth of expertise. The rankings are in tiers both nationally and by metropolitan area and showcase more than 10,000 firms a total of 118 practice areas. Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell has received Metropolitan Rankings in the following areas practice areas:

• Administrative / Regulatory (2011, 2012)
• Banking and Finance (2011, 2012)
• Corporate (2012)
• Elder Law (2012)
• Financial Services Regulation (2012)
• Government Relations (2012)
• Insurance (2011, 2012)
• Land Use and Zoning (2011, 2012, 2013)
• Land Use and Zoning Litigation (2012, 2013)
• Mediation (2012, 2013)
• Personal Injury Litigation for Defendants (2011, 2012, 2013)
• Real Estate (2012, 2013)
• Trusts and Estates (2012)

American College of Trial Lawyers

Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell attorneys Michael Callahan and Charles Bauer are fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in America. Founded in 1950, the college is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States and Canada. Fellowship in the college is extended by invitation only and only after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Lawyers must have a minimum of 15 years trial experience before they can be considered for fellowship. Membership in the college cannot exceed one percent of the total lawyer population of any state or province. There are currently 39 members in New Hampshire.

American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell attorney Jan Myskowski is a distinguished fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Fellowship in the college is extended by invitation only. Attorney Myskowski was elected in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the practice of estate and trust law. The College brings together top lawyers in the profession to maintain a high quality of trust and estate legal services.

SuperLawyers®

Super Lawyers® is a listing of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. GCG attorneys listed in the current edition are as follows.

Civil Rights/First Amendment: Charles Bauer
Personal Injury Defense - Products: R. Matthew Cairns
Business Litigation: Michael Callahan
Land Use / Zoning: Ari B. Pollack*
General Litigation: Samantha Elliott*

* Named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars, recognizing up-and-coming attorneys in New England.

Corporate INTL Legal Award

Corporate Intl Magazine selected GCG for its 2013 Legal Award for ‘Construction Law Firm of the Year in New Hampshire.’ Corporate INTL conducts comprehensive research before carefully selecting winners in specific areas of law from all over the world.

Chambers and Partners

Since 1990, Chambers and Partners has published the world’s leading guides to the legal profession and has built a reputation for in-depth, objective research. A team of researchers and editors identify and rank the world’s best lawyers according to the criteria most valued by clients — such as technical expertise, business acumen, prompt delivery, and value for money. The most recent edition features features the following GCG attorneys.

Litigation - General Commercial:
Charles P. Bauer
Michael R. Callahan