New Hampshire is increasing impaired-driving patrols through Labor Day weekend as the state prepares for important DWI law changes. Learn how roadside and post-arrest breath tests differ, what refusal penalties apply during 2026, and what changes under Senate Bill 620 on January 1, 2027.

A New Hampshire divorce is uncontested when spouses agree on every material issue and contested when at least one issue remains unresolved. Learn how each process works and what must be addressed before a divorce can be finalized.

Massachusetts calls it OUI. New Hampshire calls it DWI. But the differences go well beyond terminology. Learn how the two states compare on chemical testing, license suspensions, refusal consequences, penalties, aggravated offenses, and what can happen when you live in one state but are arrested in the other.

Learn when a parent may move out of state with a child after divorce in New Hampshire or Massachusetts and what courts may consider.

Russman & Phinney Law is pleased to announce the opening of our new office location in Andover, Massachusetts. This new location allows us to better serve clients in Andover, North Andover, Lawrence, Haverhill, Lowell and the surrounding communities.

Learn the basics of New Hampshire landlord-tenant law, including tenant rights, security deposits, repairs, eviction notices, and when to contact an attorney.

Life changes can affect your estate plan. Learn when to update your will, trust, power of attorney, or health care directive in New Hampshire.

Arrested for DWI in New Hampshire? Learn common mistakes to avoid after an arrest and why early legal guidance can help protect your rights, license, and future.

Divorce can be stressful, but avoiding common mistakes early in the process can help protect your finances, your parenting relationship, and your future. This article explains key mistakes to avoid during a New Hampshire divorce, including unclear parenting plans, incomplete financial disclosure, emotional decision-making, overlooked debt, and failing to plan for life after divorce.

Experienced Legal Guidance for Individuals and Families Across the Seacoast Legal issues can affect every part of your life your family, your finances, your future, and your peace of mind. At Russman & Phinney Law, we help individuals and families throughout the New Hampshire Seacoast.

Learn how to avoid probate in New Hampshire using strategies beyond a living trust, including beneficiary designations, joint ownership, and more.

Who gets the house in a New Hampshire divorce? Learn your options, including buyouts, selling, and mediation, plus common mistakes to avoid.

Learn how a living trust in New Hampshire can help you avoid probate, protect your assets, and plan for incapacity. This article explains what a living trust is, how to set it up and the difference from a traditional will.

Learn how high-asset divorce works in New Hampshire, including business valuation, investment division, and complex property issues that can affect divorce settlements.

Estate Planning 101 serves as a basic guide for individuals looking to secure their family's future. It answers common questions you may have and outlines the essential components of a solid estate plan.

Thinking about divorce in New Hampshire? Learn the 5 most important things to know before filing from property division to parenting plans and how early guidance can protect your future.

Navigating child custody and parenting time decisions is often the most emotional part of a divorce or separation — and how those decisions are made matters not just legally, but in the long-term well-being of your children.

Planning for the long-term care of a loved one with a disability is one of the most important—and complex—tasks a family can undertake. Families often face a difficult dilemma: how to provide financial support for a disabled family member without disqualifying them from government benefits

Find out more about how a New Hampshire DWI can affect you in the long run including a conviction’s influence on insurance rates, school eligibility and even your career.

Attorney Russman explains how driving while intoxicated with a minor in the vehicle can result in several charges in New Hampshire.

Defense Attorney Ryan Russman explains how a driver can be charged with aggravated DWI in New Hampshire for speeding while driving impaired.

New Hampshire DWI lawyer Ryan Russman talks about what charges a driver who has an extremely high BAC can expect to face and why.

Many criminal offenses in New Hampshire, such as DWI, can result in a suspended sentence. Find out more about what exactly this term means and how it may apply to your case.

Have you ever wondered, after an evening out to dinner with friends, what your Blood Alcohol Content, or BAC is? Does it cross your mind, as you’re getting into your car after beers while watching the game? Do you wonder how long it will take to feel the effects of that drink you just finished? Once the effects do kick in, how bad will they be? How long will they last?