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Debra Weiss Ford

Portsmouth New, NH

Trusted employment attorney serving Portsmouth.

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Debra Weiss Ford is an attorney based in Portsmouth, NEW HAMPSHIRE. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Based in
Portsmouth, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Experience
attorney
Known for
Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Portsmouth, NEW HAMPSHIRE.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Manchester) (2025).

About Debra Weiss Ford: Debra Weiss Ford is an attorney based in Portsmouth, NEW HAMPSHIRE. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Debra Weiss Ford 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 Debra Weiss Ford

With four decades in employment law, Debra “Deb” Weiss Ford stands as a steadfast advocate for her clients. In both state and federal venues, Deb combines strategic insight with her extensive knowledge to achieve optimal legal results. No New Hampshire employment law challenge is unfamiliar to her. Her litigation experience ensures effective solutions for both common and novel issues. She’s adeptly represented employers before key institutions, including the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. This experience grants her unique insights into their processes, offering clients a
marked advantage.

Central to Deb’s practice, and of utmost importance in today's workplace environment, is her vast experience in providing workplace trainings. With literally thousands under her belt, her sessions have been consistently described as educational, insightful, and creative. Deb’s ability to impart knowledge is evident in how she breaks down complex issues into easily understandable segments. These trainings, tailored to each organization’s needs, have proven invaluable in promoting healthy workplaces, avoiding potential litigation, and ensuring compliance.

Deb’s specialization spans areas like discrimination, wrongful discharge, wage and hour issues, workplace trainings, and Title IX compliance. Her approach is always tailored, rooted in a deep understanding of comprehensive legal landscapes. Beyond litigation, Deb routinely provides advice and counsel to clients, with a practical orientation focused on avoiding litigation based on her deep knowledge of litigation risks.

Deb’s commitment to the legal community shines through her many years serving in pro bono and community-involved roles. Her experience in key committees and as a federal and state mediator highlight her negotiation prowess and leadership. Deb’s unwavering dedication to legal excellence ensures her clients receive top-tier, adaptable guidance in the modern employment legal arena.

Credentials

Education

  • Temple University

    J.D. · 1982

  • Drew University

    BA · 1979

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • Maine, Maine State B

    ACTIVE

  • Massachusetts, Massa

    ACTIVE

  • New Hampshire, New H

    ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Manchester)

    2025

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

    2024

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

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Manchester)

    2022

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

    2020

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

    2018

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

    2017

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

    2016

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

    2015

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Manchester)

    2014

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

    2013

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

    2012

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Defense

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Listed in New England Super Lawyers (Top 100 attorneys in New England)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Listed in New England Super Lawyers (Top 50 Women in New England, Employment & Labor)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Chambers USA as one of the top Lawyers in Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rating

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Selected for inclusion in 2010 New England Super Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Top New Hampshire Lawyers in Labor and Employment, New Hampshire Magazine

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Named Best Labor and Employment attorney in New Hampshire, Business New Hampshire Magazine

    2026

Locations

Office locations

Main office

100 International Drive, Suite 363

Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801

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  • What areas of law does Debra Weiss Ford practice?

    Debra Weiss Ford focuses on Employment and Litigation.

  • Where is Debra Weiss Ford located?

    Debra Weiss Ford primarily serves clients in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with an office at 100 International Drive, Suite 363.

  • Is Debra Weiss Ford a verified attorney?

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  • How can I schedule a consultation with Debra Weiss Ford?

    You can book a consultation through LawyersListed directly from this page. Initial outreach can also be made by phone at 603-559-2700.