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David W. "Dave" McGrath

Portsmouth New, NH

Trusted adr attorney serving Portsmouth.

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David W. "Dave" McGrath is an attorney based in Portsmouth, NEW HAMPSHIRE. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Employment.

Based in
Portsmouth, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Experience
attorney
Known for
ADR · Business · Employment
  • Handles ADR, Business, and Employment matters from Portsmouth, NEW HAMPSHIRE.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Manchester) (2026).

About David W. "Dave" McGrath: David W. "Dave" McGrath is an attorney based in Portsmouth, NEW HAMPSHIRE. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Employment.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

David W. "Dave" McGrath represents clients in Portsmouth, New Hampshire across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About David W. "Dave" McGrath

Dave serves as President and Managing Director of the firm. He also maintains an active practice. Dave represents firm clients in state and federal courts, arbitration and administrative proceedings. He routinely handles trade secret, non-competition, predatory hiring, discrimination, retaliation and whistleblower, wrongful termination, and healthcare related matters. He also frequently helps businesses and executives navigate employment separations.

Dave is a certified mediator who serves in that role often for the state and federal courts, the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights, and for private parties.

Dave serves as President-Elect of the New Hampshire Bar Association and is a past member of the Professional Conduct Committee.

Credentials

Education

  • Cornell University

    J.D. · 1992

  • Framingham State College

    B.A.

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • New Hampshire, State

    ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Manchester)

    2026

  • Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Manchester)

    2023

  • Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Manchester)

    2019

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mediation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Business NH Magazine as the best employment lawyer in the state, as recognized by his peers, 2015

    2026

Locations

Office locations

Main office

145 Maplewood Avenue, Suite 120

Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801

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  • What areas of law does David W. "Dave" McGrath practice?

    David W. "Dave" McGrath focuses on ADR, Business, Employment, and Litigation.

  • Where is David W. "Dave" McGrath located?

    David W. "Dave" McGrath primarily serves clients in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with an office at 145 Maplewood Avenue, Suite 120.

  • Is David W. "Dave" McGrath a verified attorney?

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  • How can I schedule a consultation with David W. "Dave" McGrath?

    You can book a consultation through LawyersListed directly from this page. Initial outreach can also be made by phone at 603-431-1222.