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2004 Annual Report

New Hampshire Bar Foundation

A FoundationFor Justice

New Hampshire Bar Foundation112 Pleasant Street I Concord, NH 03301 I Phone: (603) 224-6942 I Fax: (603) 224-2910 I E-mail: [email protected] I Web: www.nhbarfnd.org

New Hampshire Bar Foundation112 Pleasant StreetConcord, NH 03301

Our VisionThe New Hampshire Bar Foundation envisions an effectivesystem providing equal justice for all, regardless of theirfinancial circumstances.

Our MissionThe New Hampshire Bar Foundation promotes philanthropydedicated to ensuring that all people in New Hampshire,especially those with limited means, are able to understandand participate fully in the justice system.

Our Strategic Focus• To promote philanthropy dedicated to equal justice• To work to ensure full participation in the justice system• To increase public understanding of the justice system

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A Letter From our Executive Director and Chair

For over 25 years, the New Hampshire Bar Foundation has been building a foundation for justice through the cooperative and creative efforts of our board, staff, donors and affiliated organizations. We are pleased to present the 2004 Annual Report, a summary of our considerable accomplishments during the past year.

These accomplishments, achieved with the help of our dedicated partners, are encouraging. They reflect a growing commitment that achieving justice for all New Hampshire citizens is the only effective way to ensure that everyone, from long-time residents to newly-arrived refugees, receives the legal support each requires and deserves.

A cornerstone of our support for justice comes from the banking community and is manifested in the Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts (IOLTA) program. Since its inception, IOLTA has generated over $16 million to create lasting change through our statewide grant program.

Our grant making provides funding for some of the most innovative civil legal services and education programs in New Hampshire. Grantees carry our mission and vision forward into the community in many ways. During the past year we funded organizations that worked to improve access to the family court system for individuals with mental illness; created a self-help center for pro se litigants on the Supreme Court’s website; and provided education and support for prevention of violence in North Country families and communities.

Our most important partnership is with our donors. Your vision and generosityenable the Bar Foundation to work diligently to achieve its mission. From your participation in IOLTA to your support of our giving programs, you are a critical component of the foundation for justice we continue to build.

The New Hampshire Bar Foundation looks forward with confidence and continually renewed commitment to helping all New Hampshire citizens have access to – and understand – the law. We invite you to join us in meeting the challenges ahead and thank you for your support.

Paul W. Chant, Esquire David G. SnyderChair Executive Director

Paul W. Chant, Esquire

David G. Snyder


New Hampshire IOLTA Leadership Banks

Thank you to our IOLTA Leadership Banks!

IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts) is a unique partnership between attorneys and the banking community in which interest on certain lawyer trust accounts is paid tothe New Hampshire Bar Foundation, resulting in a statewidegrants program.

Many factors influence IOLTA revenue, but the incrediblesupport of our Leadership Banks certainly contributed to the record-setting revenue we enjoyed during the year. Weare truly grateful to these banks and would especially like torecognize four new Leadership Banks this year – Bow MillsBank and Trust, First Colebrook Bank, Siwooganock Bank,and Southern New Hampshire Bank. To those banks we say,“thank you.” To those banks that have IOLTA accounts butare not yet leadership banks, we say, “Please join in, weneed your help.”

Leadership Banks are those New Hampshire banks that havecreated a special status for IOLTA accounts that includes:

• Setting an interest rate that yields 2% or higher• Exceeding the bank’s standard NOW account rate• Waiving routine service charges

The interest earned from these 11 banks accounted for anamazing 89% of the IOLTA revenue earned this past year.

This kind of help reflects a bank’s support for the overallgoals of the New Hampshire Bar Foundation, their authenticcommitment to community-based banking, as well as theirflexibility in “interest on lawyers trust account” processing.

If you would like to know more about the IOLTA program,contact Mary White at the Bar Foundation office at (603) 224-6942.

IOLTA Leadership Banks

As of August 2004

Name of Bank IOLTA Interest Rate

Laconia Savings Bank 2.25%

Merrimack County Savings Bank 2.24%

Bank of America/Fleet Bank 2%

Bow Mills Bank & Trust 2%

Citizens Bank 2%

First Colebrook Bank 2%

Mascoma Savings Bank 2%

Southern New Hampshire Bank 2%

Bank of New Hampshire 2%(Balances greater than $5,000)

Siwooganock Bank 2%(Balances greater than $10,000)

Centrix Bank & Trust 2%(Balances greater than $100,000)

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"I am very proud that New Hampshire banks continue to strongly support IOLTA. The programs it funds help those who are less fortunate realize basic rights and liberties that others take for granted."

Gerald H. LittleExecutive Director, NH Banker's Association and member of the NH Bar Foundation Board of Directors


Financial Statements

SETS

ILITIES AND NET ASSETS

2004 IOLTA Grant AwardsGrants made possible from IOLTA have stayed at an all-timehigh for the 2004 fiscal year.

The New Hampshire Bar Foundation has dedicated itself to exploring, identifying, and ultimately removing barriers tojustice for all New Hampshire citizens. This mission involvessupport for a variety of legal service programs and education-related initiatives that facilitate greater public awarenessabout legal processes, as well as helping the legal systembecome more responsive to the people it serves.

Over $1.4 million has been committed to six different NewHampshire organizations providing legal assistance services toNew Hampshire’s most vulnerable citizens. These services arelargely funded through the resources that IOLTA makes possible.

FY 2004 IOLTA Grant Awards June 1, 2003 – May 31, 2004

Civil Legal Services to the Disadvantaged

New Hampshire Legal Assistance $1,081,620

To support successful advocacy for New Hampshire's vulnerablepoor and elderly citizens.

New Hampshire Pro Bono Referral Program $117,877

To support high quality civil legal services for New Hampshire'spoor through the use of volunteer private attorneys.

Bar Foundation Loan Forgiveness Program $72,000

Law school loan forgiveness for legal service attorneys.

Legal Advice & Referral Center (LARC) $70,000

Operating support to help LARC continue to provide brieflegal counsel for disadvantaged clients and to enable LARCstaff to attend professional training.

Franklin Pierce Law Center $56,000Civil Practice Clinic

To support the representation of indigent clients and to train lawstudents how to handle the legal needs of under-representedclients.

New Hampshire Bar Association $28,500Reduced Fee Referral Service

Operating support to help New Hampshire lawyers meet thegrowing legal needs of lower-income families who cannot affordstandard legal fees.

New Hampshire Pro Bono Referral $17,500Program/DOVE Project

Operating support for the Domestic Violence Emergency(DOVE) Project – a program that provides emergency legalhelp from volunteer attorneys to obtain restraining orders andother help in domestic violence cases.

Public Education on the Courts and Legal Matters

New Hampshire Bar Association $30,000Law-Related Education Program

Operating support to provide information about the legal systemand constitution in New Hampshire schools, including supportfor the Mock Trial Program.


Grantee SpotlightPro Bono Assists Military Professionals

The New Hampshire Bar Foundation is pleased with theinnovative methods the Pro Bono Referral Program uses toaddress the changing needs of New Hampshire citizens.During 2003 and 2004, the Pro Bono Program organizedthree weekends dedicated to providing more than 125National Guard members with emergency basic estate planning services. The services helped the Guard membersand their families with an essential step in a transition fromcivilian to military life.

Pro Bono also organized a continuing legal education program on military law issues. Entitled, "Military Law andHow it Affects Families," the seminar covered issues such as military pay, medical coverage and retirement benefits. As soldiers return to civilian life, Pro Bono will be preparedto assist them with these and other issues.

“Facing imminent deployment to combat, the prompt execution of a simple will and power of attorney became critical for the servicemen and women we met through this project. Support from the legal community was obviously appreciated. I look forward to their safe return.”

Ruth Ansell of Ansell, Barradale, Newkirk, Anderson & Dwyer, PA and NH Bar Foundation board member volunteered for Pro Bono to assist with the estate planning of the troops being deployed.


David W. AlexanderEleanor ArkowitzPeter G. BeesonStephen BennettDenise BretonHon. John T. BroderickPaul V. BrownGeorge C. BunoJohn R. ClarkAlison CohenKatharine A. DalyClaudia C. DamonMichael G. DermartellyJoseph DickinsonKimberly A. DonnellanSharon DrogeChristine L. Eaton

Gerald M. EatonAlexander K. FeldvebelAshlee FyeDonald & Susan GardnerNina C. GardnerEllen L. GordonJon Z. GreenbergJohn A. HattanMichael P. HallJohn HamiltonLisa M. HartleyMichael C. HarvellCarol L. HolahanSusan Steven-HubbardWendy B. HurleyJohn D. HutsonJeremy & Sarah James

Brenda LacasseSusan K. LangleMary H. LeonardBarbara LinderSilas Little, IIIGrace MatternEdward J. McDermottJohn R. McLaughlinDouglas McNuttElaine M. Murphy-MaltaisFrancis G. Murphy, Jr.Colleen A. O'BrienHelena M. OdettRobert A. PearceDavid PeckHelen PerraultKaren M. Philbrick

Don N. RabunRandolph J. ReisDoug RobertsJack RudermanWarren B. RudmanGordon B. SnyderLeonidas TaylorFrederick TedeschiVeronica A. Van LoanFrederick E. VoelkerKathleen E. WalkerCharles H. WeatherillSandra WhitcombDavid WolowitzJames L. Zemp

New Hampshire Legal Assistance DonorsThose corporations, foundations, agencies, trusts and individuals who have made contributions to the Campaign to supportNew Hampshire Legal Assistance. Italics indicate a contribution made through the United Way.

Individuals

Corporations & Foundations

Liberty MutualPhillips-Green Foundation, Inc.

Roberta BanfieldLinda B. BillinghamPaul V. BrownMelissa Childs

R. Peter DecatoJudith EkstromJohn A. HattanJacqueline L. Johnson

Mary K. MuskDonna ParkerMargaret L. RaymondJudith Snyder

Gretchen Witt

Pro Bono Referral Program of the New Hampshire Bar AssociationThose corporations, foundations, agencies, trusts and individuals who have made contributions to the Campaign to support thePro Bono Referral Program of the New Hampshire Bar Association. Italics indicate a contribution made through the United Way.

Individuals

Corporations

Abramson, Brown & DuganCooper, Deans & Cargill, PADevine, Millimet & Branch, PAFPLC Social Justice InstituteGallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, PAGranite State Association of Legal AdministratorsHall Stewart, PAHamblett & KerriganHebert & Uchida, PLLCMartin, Lord & Osman, PAMcLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton

Merrimack County Bar AssociationNH Women's Bar AssociationNixon Peabody, LLPNixon, Raiche, Manning, Casinghino & Leach, PANormandin, Cheney & O'NeilOrr & Reno, PAPatti Blanchette Professional AssociationPierce AtwoodUpton & Hatfield, LLPWiggin & Nourie, PA

Justice FundsThe funds that make up our endowment reflect the philan-thropic contributions of many generous donors who are concerned about enhancing access to justice in NewHampshire. Collectively, these funds represent more than$500,000 in philanthropic capital. See page 11 for a list ofJustice Society members.

These Funds were established through the generosity andvision of many individuals, often to honor or memorialize inperpetuity a member of the Bar. Income from these fundssupports a variety of grantmaking initiatives each year, helping the Foundation fulfill its larger mission.

If you are interested in creating a Justice Fund, or making acontribution to an existing fund, please call David G. Snyderat the Bar Foundation office: (603) 224-6942.

Advancement of Justice Fund and Richard P. Dunfey FundTo support access to justice for low-income people, public educationabout the law, and other projects which improve the administrationof justice.

William A. Baker FundTo support pro bono legal assistance for disadvantaged people inNew Hampshire.

Hon. William F. Batchelder FundTo support legal services for low-income and other disadvantagedpeople in New Hampshire.

Stanley M. and Thalia M. Brown FundTo support public education about the law, with an emphasis oneducating the New Hampshire legislature about the justice systemin New Hampshire.

Vickie Bunnell Memorial FundTo support access to justice for low-income people, public educa-tion about the law, and other projects which improve the administra-tion of justice in the North Country with a special focus on the pre-vention of violence in the family and community.

Judge Richard F. Cooper FundTo benefit disadvantaged children and youth in the Rochester, NH area.

Hon. William A. Grimes FundTo support judicial education.

Justice William A. Grimes Award for JudicialProfessionalismTo support an annual award to a judicial member of the NewHampshire Bar Association who best reflects the highest standardsof integrity, legal knowledge and ability, judicial temperament, dili-gence and compassion.

Robert E. Kirby Award FundTo support an annual award to an attorney under 35 who demon-strates civility, integrity and excellence in the practice of the law.

J. Albert and Mildred E. Lynch FundTo support educational efforts on the importance of property rightsin a free society.

A. J. McDonough Family FundTo support efforts to address the legal needs of New Hampshire'ssenior citizens, with an emphasis on projects that provide informa-tion, education, and advice about health-care and nursing homealternatives, legal rights, and asset protection.

Voluntary Prevention FundTo support efforts to promote ethics and professionalism and toprevent misconduct by members of the NH Bar Association.


Ronald L. AbramsonArthur E. Bean, Jr.Laurie E. BeeverWilliam George BerksonRichard Alan BernardGeorge Dana BisbeeDonald E. BissonMichael R. BosseHomer S. Bradley, Jr.Barney Lee BrannenMichael K. BrownSteven G. BrownDonald R. BryantJoan S. BucklinRand S. BurnettTimothy W. CaldwellJohn D. CameronRussell E. CarlisleMichael B. CloughertyPeter J. CocciardiMargo Merle CooperPhilip R. CurrierMary Jo DahlbloomKatharine A. DalyJane H. DavisonJudith Ellen DickinsonMary C. DriscollMark R. DunnScott F. EatonAmy K. EckmanMelissa P.W. EllisRonald B. EskinDonald W. EvansBeth R. Fernald

Richard R. FernaldMark J. FischlerHilda W. FleisherFranz P. FrechettePatricia M. FrenchAlethea L. FroburgWilliam S. GannonRichard Donald GaudreauMark A. GiarrussoSusan Taylor GoffTamblyn L. Fuller GoslingMichael E. GouldCharles P. GrahamDouglas F. GreenMeyer GreenCharles J. GriffinStanley N. GriffithRobert D. GrossGretchen Rule HamelCecile B. HartiganAnn E. HastingsWayne R. HealeyDavid J. HerrodBarbara L. HoffmanJohn S. HollandBrigette Siff HolmesMaureen A. HowardRobert R. Howard, IIIBarbara C. HuppeScott F. InnesMitchell Brian JeanRichard H. KeefeJeanne M. KincaidGary J. Kinyon

Bjorn R. LangeLarry M. LesieurJoseph K. LevasseurAaron A. LipskyGail Marie LynchKimberly MarchandJennifer R. MartinAlfred John McDowellDavid Lee McIlwainWilliam H. Meanix, Jr.Janet E. MichaelLaura J. MillikenChristopher P. MilneEdgar Maxwell MinerDavid Harris MirskyClifford J. MoodyRichard S. MoodyWiltrud R. Mott-SmithWayne T. MoynihanJohn P. MurphyMaria NutileLuke S. O'Neill, Jr.Martha E. O'NeillPaul T. O'NeillGeorge Herbert OstlerBess J. PalmiscianoTheodore Harrison ParentRobert Michael ParodiWalter Alexander Pazdon, Jr.James M. PetroMargaret L. PopkinVictoria PulosPatricia B. QuigleyRaymond W. Rawlings

Christopher Thomas ReganSamuel R. Reid, IIIBrigette Homrig RenaudAnn Miller RiceNancy Richards-StowerJoel Jay RoggeSara E. RosenbloomSteven RuddockRobert A. SatterLeonard S. SawyerJames A. Sayer, Jr.Gloria SchraudDavid Morris SchwartzPeter C. ScottGlen M. SecorWilliam P. ShackJames P. ShannonMitchell M. SimonMartha L. SmithCharles V. SpanosRussell John SpeidelLia N. StuhlsatzLeslie Sullivan-StaceyJoseph S. TangussoAbigail TurnerEugene M. Van Loan, IIIRobert James WaldronLisa S. WalkerDebra Marie WalshGregory J. WengerWesley Eames WhitneyRonald B. WilloughbyJohn Robert WilsonErin W.S. Zaldastani

Contributions from the NHBA dues check–off

Grantee Spotlight

The Bar Foundation is proud to support the work of the NewHampshire Bar Association’s Law-Related Education Program.

Law-Related Education encompasses a variety of programsfor students in grades K-12, designed to teach students aboutthe law, legal system, and the fundamental principles of ourconstitutional democracy.

One of the programs coordinated by the Bar Association’sLaw-Related Education Program is the state’s Mock TrialProgram which serves students in grades 6-12, providingcase materials and volunteer attorney resource people inclassrooms to teach the concepts of trial practice, discusscourt procedures and the role of the judicial branch in theirlives. The program develops critical thinking, problem solving,legal research and investigative skills and the ability to think on one’s feet.

The parent of two Mock Trial participants stated: “You shouldall be proud that you played such an important part in encouraging our next generation to be professional, courteous,and assisting them in developing thinking skills to help themlater on in life… We have observed the steady growth andrewards the students receive by participating in this program.” “I think the Mock Trial is a very

valuable program for students formany reasons. It is an interestingapproach to learning about the legal system, public speaking, cooperation and deductive thinking. The hands-on approachis a much more effective tool for learning and I wish there were many more programs like the one you organize… and I would urge you to keep this program running as long as possible.”

Mock Trial student participant


Leslie H. JohnsonLinda S. JohnsonMichael R. JohnsonAndrea K. JohnstoneJudith K. JonesRaymond J. KellyMichael J. KenisonJames D. KerouacNewton H. Kershaw, Jr.Ann McLane KusterOvide M. LamontagneConnie B. LaneGarry R. LaneSteven J. LauwersChristine LavalleeKevin M. LeachCharles F. LeahyMary Susan LeahyCurtis W. Little, Jr.Megan R. MacMullinMarilyn T. MahoneyNorman H. MakechnieJohn A. MalmbergDenis J. MaloneyMaureen Raiche ManningWalter L. MaroneyVirginia A. MartinRoy S. McCandlessKaren S. McGinleyPatricia M. McGrath

Hon. Kathleen A. McGuireDouglas A. McIninchAnthony A. McManusWilliam H. Meanix, Jr.Elaine M. MichaudShelagh C.N. MichaudJack B. MiddletonJennifer S. MoeckelHoward M. MoffettGeorge R. MooreMarcia H. MoranJames E. MorrisDavid M. MorseBennett B. MortellDaniel D. MullerRobert E. Murphy, Jr.Hon. Joseph P. NadeauBarry NeedlemanDavid L. NixonLeslie C. NixonDaniel J. NorrisW. Scott J. O'ConnellLaurel A. O'ConnorLuke S. O'Neill, Jr.Jeanmarie PapelianJennifer ParentLynne M. ParkerDouglas L. PatchPamela A. PetersonDonald J. Pfundstein

Pamela E. PhelanDavid H. PhillipsMichael A. PignatelliAri B. PollackChristopher J. PoulinThomas B.S. Quarles, Jr.Michael J. QuinnConnie L. RakowskyMichael RamsdellJoseph S. RansmeierThomas D. RathPaul C. RemusEmily G. RiceJohn E. Rich, Jr.Michael A. RickerPeter B. RotchGeorge W. RoussosMark C. RouvalisMichael D. RuedigRichard A. SamuelsWilfred L. Sanders, Jr.Donald R. SaxonAnne G. ScheerHeather E. SchulzeDavid M. SchwartzAndrew W. SerellVirginia S. SheehanJohn P. ShermanSeth L. ShortlidgeEdward E. Shumaker, III

Daniel W. SklarGregory H. SmithRonald L. SnowJeffrey C. SpearChristopher J. SullivanCharles A. SzypszakPeter N. TamposiJohn E. Tobin, Jr.*Laura E. TobinWilliam A. TrafidloBrian T. TuckerLaurel A. VanBuskirkMartha Van OotLisa S. WadeDouglas K. WatsonChristine C. WellingtonRobert A. WellsMara M. WestonIngrid E. WhiteM. Curtis WhittakerCharles G. Willing, Jr.Steven L. WinerSuzanne M. WoodDavid WolowitzDebby WorthingtonMark A. WrightSherilyn B. YoungKimon & Anne ZachosWilliam V.A. Zorn

Individual Contributors (continued)

* In honor of the remarkable people at NHLA, LARC and Pro Bono

FY 2004 Justice Grant Awards June 1, 2003 – May 31, 2004

Disabilities Rights Center $7,000

Operating support for the Coalition for Family Law and MentalHealth, a collaborative effort to improve access to NH’s familycourt system for individuals with mental illness.

Franklin Pierce Law Center $6,948

To establish an annual seminar or series of articles relating toproperty rights and the law.

New Hampshire Legal Assistance $5,450

Education and legal advocacy for the prevention of violence inNorth Country families and communities.


Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for pro bono volunteers,recruits and legal services partners in two priority areas –"Military Law and How it Affects Families" and the second ofa two-part CLE on special education law.

Rochester Department of Recreation $3,136& Youth Services

Scholarships for Rochester area youth referred by the courtthrough the Strafford County Human Services Department toattend a summer “Quest Camp.”

New Hampshire Supreme Court $2,500

Re-design and establishment of a website self-help center forpro se litigants.


Fund efforts to improve enrollment and increase access to theMedicare Savings Program for New Hampshire senior citizens.

2004 Justice Grant AwardsJustice Grants are made possible by generous donors who have made gifts to the Bar Foundation's growingendowment funds or through the Members and Fellows program. These donors value the promise of equal justice for all and seek to improve the administration of justice in the state of New Hampshire.

Over $30,000 has been committed for a variety of education-related initiatives that facilitate greater public awarenessabout legal processes, as well as helping the legal systembecome more responsive to the people it serves.


Annual Dinner

Pacesetter Firms

Chubrich & HarriganDaschbach, Cooper, Hotchkiss & Csatari, PAGallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, PAHarvey & MahoneyHebert & Uchida, PLLCHinkley, Allen & Snyder, LLPMcLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, PANixon Peabody, LLPNixon, Raiche, Manning, Casinghino & Leach, PANormandin, Cheney & O’NeilNungesser & HillOrr & Reno, PARath, Young & Pignatelli, PASamaha & RussellSulloway & Hollis, PLLCTenn & Tenn, PAUpton & Hatfield, LLPWiggin & Nourie, PA

On May 27, 2004, the New Hampshire Bar Foundation celebrated the efforts and loyalty of its volunteers anddonors at the Annual Dinner.

A gala Pacesetter Reception kicked off the evening, honoringNew Hampshire firms that served as donor role models forthe Campaign for Legal Services. These firms contributed$500 per attorney, per year for three years, and combinedwith contributions from other generous donors resulted in over$800,000 for New Hampshire Legal Assistance, the LegalAdvice and Referral Center and the Pro Bono Referral Program.

Paul W. Chant, Chair thanked Past Chair, Emily G. Rice, and outgoing Board members, Alan M. Cantor, Charles A.DeGrandpre, Patrick F. Harrigan, Russell F. Hilliard, andHonorable Edwin W. Kelly for their service, and presentedtwo awards:

Attorney General Kelly A. Ayotte received the 2004 Robert E. Kirby Award, presented to an attorney 35 years oryounger who demonstrates civility, courtesy, perspective and excellent advocacy.

Jack Middleton, a partner of McLane, Graf, Raulerson &Middleton in Manchester, was honored with the 2004 FrankRowe Kenison Award. The award recognizes an individualwho makes a substantial contribution to the betterment ofNew Hampshire citizens through the administration of justice,the legal profession, or the advancement of legal thought.

The evening was highlighted by featured speaker David Hall,who served as senior vice president for Academic Affairs andprovost of Northeastern School of Law from 1998 to 2002.Hall presented a powerful speech titled “Equal Justice inSilent Times,” which exhorted attendees to join their voices ina collective demand for justice.

It was a fitting way to celebrate a year that reflected greatstrides toward justice for all New Hampshire residents — and it reminded us of the work that lies ahead.

Top: Bar Foundation Chair, Paul Chant, thanks Emily Rice for her service as past chair.

Right: Pictured here is Kelly Ayotte (center), recipient of the 2004 Robert E. Kirby Award,with 2003 recipient Jennifer Parent (right) and District Court Judge Michael Sullivan, amember of the award committee.


Corporate Sponsors

Ansell, Barradale, Newkirk, Anderson & Dwyer, P.A.Cooper Deans & Cargill, P.A. Franklin Pierce Law CenterGallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, P.A.Hebert & Uchida, PLLCLaconia Savings BankMcLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, P.A.New Hampshire Bar AssociationOrr & Reno, P.A.Wiggin & Nourie, P.A.

Individual Sponsors

Kenneth C. BrownJ. Michael DeasyBjorn R. LangeAnthony A. McManusJack & Ann MiddletonLeslie C. NixonRobert TaftEdwinna C. Vanderzanden

"It is a sacred calling for those who truly care about this ideal of equal justice and want to shatter the stillness of the silent times that exist in this country and in our lives – and seek to transform our individual cries of frustration into a collective scream for justice."

David HallFeatured Speaker

Thank you to our sponsors for their underwriting of the evening:Left: One of the highlights of the Annual Dinner was the presentation of the Frank R. Kenison Award, the Foundation’s highesthonor, to Jack B. Middleton.

Center: Pictured here isRobert Larsen, managingpartner for Sulloway andHollis, with Campaign forLegal Services Co-Chair, W. John Funk.

Right: Concluding over 20years of service, outgoingboard member and formerBar Foundation Chair,Charles DeGrandpre (left),poses with current boardChair, Paul Chant.


Our Donors (continued)

Alan P. Cleveland*Michael B. CloughertySteven Cohen*Daniel Joseph ConnollyMark G. Connors*Deborah J. Cooper*Jay P. Cooper*Philip D. Cross*Hon. Robert L. Cullinane*John Alton CurrierJoseph F. Daschbach*Dorcas H. Deans*Robert A. Dietz*Michael L. DonovanRobert B. Donovan*Kevin F. Dugan*Robert E. Dunning, Jr.Peter Martin DurneyAndrew B. EillisStephen G. EllsJames J. Fleming*George Findell, Jr.*Hilda W. Fleisher*Hon. Francis J. Frasier*Ellen S. FriedmanW. John FunkRichard C. GagliusoJames H. GambrillDonald E. GartrellGerald F. Giles*James D. GleasonSusan Taylor Goff*Stephen R. GoldmanJohn S. Goodnow*

Suzanne M. GormanDavid M. GottesmanLeo P. Graciano*Cathy J. Green*Arthur G. Greene*Charles A. Griffin*Edward A. Haffer*Fred W. Hall, Jr.Maragaret C. HallKatherine M. Hanna*Scott H. HarrisMichael C. Harvell*Michael D. HatemDonald F. Hebert*Robert Lamont Hemeon*Hon. Gary Ellis Hicks*Cheryl M. HieberElizabeth L. Hodges*Ralph F. HolmesJoseph Scott HoppockHon. Sherman D. Horton, Jr.*Hon. David O. Huot*John D. HutsonMitchell B. JeanTimothy G. KerriganE. Tupper Kinder*Thomas G. KraegerJames F. LafranceBjorn R. LangeRobert M. Larsen*Kevin M. LeachHugh T. LeeMichael P. Lehman*Michael C. McCarthy

Joseph M. McDonough, IIIPhilip T. McLaughlinAnthony A. McManus*H. Jon MeyerJack B. Middleton*Richard E. Mills*Robert T. MittelholzerGeorge R. Moore*Mayland H. Morse, Jr.*Mona T. Movafaghi*Arthur W. Mudge, II*Francis G. Murphy, Jr.*Ellen Jane MusinskyArthur H. NighswanderLeslie C. NixonEric E. NordJames A. NormandJohn C. Norton*Jeffrey B. Osburn*Hon. George S. Pappagianis*Linda S. PaquetteDonald J. Perrault*John P. Perrault*Lucille S. PillsburyDavid K. Pinsonneault*Carl William PotvinWilliam N. Prigge*Thomas B. S. Quarles, Jr.Michael J. QuinnRay Raimo*Joseph Sirera Ransmeier*Valerie Christine Raudonis*Samuel R. Reid, IIIEmily G. Rice*

Edward W. RichardsWilliam B. RitchieGregory D. Robbins*Jennifer Roth*L. Phillips Runyon, IIIMichael J. RyanRichard E. SamdperilRichard A. Samuels*William C. Saturley*Steven B. ScudderRobert Arthur Shaines*Charles F. Sheridan, Jr.*Catherine E. ShivelyDavid G. SnyderHon. Norman H. Stahl*Hon. David B. SullivanAlvah W. Sulloway*Robert Taft*John E. Tobin, Jr.*William A. TrafidloThomas V. TrevethickMichael B. TuleRichard Y. Uchida*Matthew H. UptonMartha Van Oot*Philip H. Utter*Jeremy R. WaldronThomas R. Watson*Merrick C. WeinsteinRonna F. WiseGretchen Leah Witt*John A. WolkowskiMichael J. Work*Sherilyn Ann Burnett Young

MembersThe Members listed here have made annual gifts of $50 – $199 to support our work. Those who have “Life Fellow” status are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Harry Gardner AndersenR. Carl AndersonRuth AnsellRonald Lyle ArmstrongRichard F. AskinsJohn Wellington Barto*Perkins Bass*William Henry Miller Beckett*Corey M. Belobrow*John F. Bielagus*George Dana BisbeeQuentin J. BlaineWilliam S. BoeschGregory R. Boghigian*Peter H. Bornstein*Edmund J. Boutin*Barney Lee BrannenKenneth A. Brighton

Hon. David A. BrockHon. John T. Broderick, Jr.*Richard P. Brouillard*Joan S. BucklinMichael J. BujoldTimothy W. CaldwellKenneth Roy CargillPierre O. Caron*Douglas R. Chamberlain*Stephen A. CherryRichard A. CohenB. Michael CormierNicholas Painter CortPaul Richard CoxMichael P. CraigAnn M. CushingDonald W. CushingClaudia Cords Damon*

William Wright Danenbarger*J. Jefferson Davis*Dorcas H. Deans*Kevin C. Devine*Janet F. DeVitoHon. Joseph A. DiClerico, Jr.*Charles B. Doleac*Michael Joseph Donahue*David Charles DunnChristopher D. DyeRodney Nelson DyerRonald B. EskinDeborah A. FauverPatricia M. FrenchHon. Richard E. Galway, Jr.*Eric Raymond Gardner*Hon. Michael Heinrichs GarnerClyde R.W. Garrigan

Arthur G. GatzoulisJanine GawrylSusan S. GeigerCharles Frederic Gerhan, Jr.Robert J. GilbertTamblyn L. Fuller GoslingFrederic T. GreenhalgeCharles J. Griffin*John F. Griffin, Jr.Michael P. Hall*L. Michael HankesGeorge Russell HannaPatrick F. HarriganNicholas D.N. Harvey, Jr.Jennifer G. HaskellHoney C. Hastings*Douglas S. HatfieldTodd J. Hathaway

Jack B. Middleton FellowsThe Jack B. Middleton Fellows listed here have made annual gifts of $1,000 or more. Those who have “Life Fellow” status are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Distinguished FellowsThe Distinguished Fellows listed here have made gifts of $500 – $999. Those who have “Life Fellow” status are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Ernest L. BellJames Michael CampbellWilliam L. Chapman*

Charles A. DeGrandpre*Thomas J. DesRosierAmy K. Eckman

Bruce W. Felmly*Arthur O. Gormley, Jr.*David C. Green*

Stanley N. GriffithDavid Morris Schwartz

We are very grateful to the attorneys, judges and the ever-growing number of those outside the legal profession who haverecognized the New Hampshire Bar Foundation as the most effective way to support equal access to justice in our state. Thegenerosity of these donors in contributing to the work of the Bar Foundation enables us to translate these ideals into action.

Arthur E. Bean, Jr.Randall Foss Cooper*

Hon. John R. Maher*Frederic K. Upton

Robert Alfred Wells*

Honorary FellowsThe Honorary Fellows listed here have been formally honored by the Bar Foundation for their contributions to the Bar Foundation over time, and for their contributions to the practice of law in New Hampshire.

Hon. William F. BatchelderHon. Arthur E. Bean, Jr.Ernest L. BellPatti BlanchetteHon. David A. BrockHon. John T. Broderick, Jr.W. John Funk

Fred W. Hall, Jr.Joseph M. KerriganMartin F. LoughlinJack B. MiddletonJoseph A. MillimetArthur H. NighswanderDavid L. Nixon

Frederic K. UptonHon. Louis C. WymanAnne C. ZachosKimon S. Zachos

Our Donors

Christina & Ronald Abramson*Hon. Arthur E. Bean, Jr.*Ernest L. Bell*Patti BlanchetteEdmund J. BoutinJames V. Broderick*Kenneth M. Brown*Donald R. Bryant

Hon. Susan B. Carbon*H. Alfred Casassa*Neil & Mary G. CastaldoBradford E. CookRandall F. Cooper*Lucy Crichton*W. Wright DanenbargerCharles A. DeGrandpre*

Kevin C. Devine*Hon. James E. Duggan*Francis F. Faulkner*‡Bruce W. Felmly*W. John Funk*John S. Goodnow*John P. Griffith*Fred W. Hall, Jr.*

Laura L. Hall*Michael P. Hall*Nicholas D. N. Harvey*Douglas P. Hill*Robert R. Howard, III*Peter E. HutchinsJoseph M. Kerrigan* Michael B. King*

Legacy DonorsThose members who have given through estate planning

* Charter Member ‡ Deceased

Justice SocietyJustice Society members have given gifts to the Foundation’s growing endowment funds. These gifts will be a lasting legacyby the New Hampshire legal community for the years to come.

VisionariesThose members who have given gifts of $100,000 or more

Lisa Beasley*Francis F. Faulkner ‡

George Findell, Jr.*Martin L. Gross

Fred W. Hall, Jr.*Arnold P. Hanson*Hon. Robert D. Marshall ‡

Jack and Ann Middleton

Arthur Nighswander* & Esther Nighswander* ‡

N. Michael Plaut ‡

Charles F. Sheridan, Jr.

Stanley M. Brown ‡ & Thalia M. Brown John & Skye Maher

Edward D. Beasley* Gerald F. Giles A.J. McDonough Family

Hon. William H. Barry, Jr. ‡

Perkins BassRobert P. Bass*Hon. William F. Batchelder*Ernest L. BellHon. David A. Brock*Hon. John T. Broderick

William L. ChapmanFrank B. Clancy, Jr.*Clyde R. Coolidge*Hilda W. Fleisher*William S. Green*George R. HannaHon. Philip S. Hollman

Hon. Sherman D. Horton, Jr.Maureen Raiche Manning*Edward J. McDermottJohn R. McLane, Jr.* ‡

David L. Nixon*Fred L. Potter*Joseph S. Ransmeier

George Ray* ‡

Doris Ray*William W. Treat*Robert & Binney Wells*David WoodburyKimon & Anne Zachos*

FoundersThose members who have given gifts of $50,000 or more

BenefactorsThose members who have given gifts of $25,000 or more

PatronsThose members who have given gifts of $10,000 or more

PartnersThose members who have given gifts of $1,000 – $9,999

Kevin M. LeachCharles F. & Susan LeahyMartin F. Loughlin*John R. Maher*Maureen Raiche Manning*Edward J. McDermottPaul McEachern*Malcolm McLane*

Anthony A. McManus*Jack B. Middleton*Joseph A. Millimet*George R. MooreHon. Walter L. Murphy*Lee C. Nyquist*Linda S. Paquette*Robert E. Raiche, Sr.*

Emily G. Rice*Thomas H. Richards*Gregory D. Robbins*Wilfred L. Sanders, Jr.*Robert A. Shaines*Rodney L. Stark*Stephen L. Tober*Richard Y. Uchida*

Frederic K. Upton*Martha Van Oot*Thomas R. WatsonJames & Melanie WheatS. Robert WinerDavid WolowitzJames S. Yakovakis

In February, in conjunction with the Bar Association’sMidyear meeting, the Bar Foundation named W. John Funkas an Honorary Fellow (pictured here with David Snyder).

J. Albert & Mildred E. Lynch


Annual Members and Fellows ProgramGifts made through the Annual Members and Fellows Program provide both operating support to the Foundation, as well asenabling us to make a range of smaller grants at the discretion of the Board. These smaller grants can often make a big difference for a nonprofit organization, other law-related education program or initiative that shares our vision of continuallycreating new ways to make “equal justice for all” a reality in our state.

Donor lists are for the period of June 1, 2003 – May 31, 2004.

FellowsThe Fellows listed here have pledged and/or made annual gifts of $200 – $499 to support our work. Those who have “Life Fellow” status are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Christina W. AbramsonRonald L. AbramsonWilliam E. AivaliklesChristine S. AndersonJohn B. AndrewsJames O. BarneyHeidi Jan Barrett-Kitchen*Hon. William F. Batchelder

Timothy BatesJohn A. BellPatti BlanchetteHomer S. Bradley, Jr.*Mae C. BradshawStephanie A. Bray*Alexandra T. Breed*William E. Brennan*

Carol D. BrooksKenneth C. Brown*Nicholas D. BrownPaul V. Brown, Jr.Stephen C. BrownC. Nicholas BurkeDonald R. Bryant*Donald A. Burns

Peter G. CallaghanAlan M. CantorHon. Armand P. Capistran*Justin Caramagno*Hon. Susan B. Carbon*Paul W. ChantMichael T. ChiarellaRobert D. Ciandella

Jack B. Middleton FellowsThe Jack B. Middleton Fellows listed here have made annual gifts of $1,000 or more. Those who have “Life Fellow” status are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Distinguished FellowsThe Distinguished Fellows listed here have made gifts of $500 – $999. Those who have “Life Fellow” status are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Ernest L. BellJames Michael CampbellWilliam L. Chapman*

Charles A. DeGrandpre*Thomas J. DesRosierAmy K. Eckman

Bruce W. Felmly*Arthur O. Gormley, Jr.*David C. Green*

Stanley N. GriffithDavid Morris Schwartz

We are very grateful to the attorneys, judges and the ever-growing number of those outside the legal profession who haverecognized the New Hampshire Bar Foundation as the most effective way to support equal access to justice in our state. Thegenerosity of these donors in contributing to the work of the Bar Foundation enables us to translate these ideals into action.

Arthur E. Bean, Jr.Randall Foss Cooper*

Hon. John R. Maher*Frederic K. Upton

Robert Alfred Wells*

Honorary FellowsThe Honorary Fellows listed here have been formally honored by the Bar Foundation for their contributions to the Bar Foundation over time, and for their contributions to the practice of law in New Hampshire.

Hon. William F. BatchelderHon. Arthur E. Bean, Jr.Ernest L. BellPatti BlanchetteHon. David A. BrockHon. John T. Broderick, Jr.W. John Funk

Fred W. Hall, Jr.Joseph M. KerriganMartin F. LoughlinJack B. MiddletonJoseph A. MillimetArthur H. NighswanderDavid L. Nixon

Frederic K. UptonHon. Louis C. WymanAnne C. ZachosKimon S. Zachos

Our Donors

Christina & Ronald Abramson*Hon. Arthur E. Bean, Jr.*Ernest L. Bell*Patti BlanchetteEdmund J. BoutinJames V. Broderick*Kenneth M. Brown*Donald R. Bryant

Hon. Susan B. Carbon*H. Alfred Casassa*Neil & Mary G. CastaldoBradford E. CookRandall F. Cooper*Lucy Crichton*W. Wright DanenbargerCharles A. DeGrandpre*

Kevin C. Devine*Hon. James E. Duggan*Francis F. Faulkner*‡Bruce W. Felmly*W. John Funk*John S. Goodnow*John P. Griffith*Fred W. Hall, Jr.*

Laura L. Hall*Michael P. Hall*Nicholas D. N. Harvey*Douglas P. Hill*Robert R. Howard, III*Peter E. HutchinsJoseph M. Kerrigan* Michael B. King*

Legacy DonorsThose members who have given through estate planning

* Charter Member ‡ Deceased

Justice SocietyJustice Society members have given gifts to the Foundation’s growing endowment funds. These gifts will be a lasting legacyby the New Hampshire legal community for the years to come.

VisionariesThose members who have given gifts of $100,000 or more

Lisa Beasley*Francis F. Faulkner ‡

George Findell, Jr.*Martin L. Gross

Fred W. Hall, Jr.*Arnold P. Hanson*Hon. Robert D. Marshall ‡

Jack and Ann Middleton

Arthur Nighswander* & Esther Nighswander* ‡

N. Michael Plaut ‡

Charles F. Sheridan, Jr.

Stanley M. Brown ‡ & Thalia M. Brown John & Skye Maher

Edward D. Beasley* Gerald F. Giles A.J. McDonough Family

Hon. William H. Barry, Jr. ‡

Perkins BassRobert P. Bass*Hon. William F. Batchelder*Ernest L. BellHon. David A. Brock*Hon. John T. Broderick

William L. ChapmanFrank B. Clancy, Jr.*Clyde R. Coolidge*Hilda W. Fleisher*William S. Green*George R. HannaHon. Philip S. Hollman

Hon. Sherman D. Horton, Jr.Maureen Raiche Manning*Edward J. McDermottJohn R. McLane, Jr.* ‡

David L. Nixon*Fred L. Potter*Joseph S. Ransmeier

George Ray* ‡

Doris Ray*William W. Treat*Robert & Binney Wells*David WoodburyKimon & Anne Zachos*

FoundersThose members who have given gifts of $50,000 or more

BenefactorsThose members who have given gifts of $25,000 or more

PatronsThose members who have given gifts of $10,000 or more

PartnersThose members who have given gifts of $1,000 – $9,999

Kevin M. LeachCharles F. & Susan LeahyMartin F. Loughlin*John R. Maher*Maureen Raiche Manning*Edward J. McDermottPaul McEachern*Malcolm McLane*

Anthony A. McManus*Jack B. Middleton*Joseph A. Millimet*George R. MooreHon. Walter L. Murphy*Lee C. Nyquist*Linda S. Paquette*Robert E. Raiche, Sr.*

Emily G. Rice*Thomas H. Richards*Gregory D. Robbins*Wilfred L. Sanders, Jr.*Robert A. Shaines*Rodney L. Stark*Stephen L. Tober*Richard Y. Uchida*

Frederic K. Upton*Martha Van Oot*Thomas R. WatsonJames & Melanie WheatS. Robert WinerDavid WolowitzJames S. Yakovakis

In February, in conjunction with the Bar Association’sMidyear meeting, the Bar Foundation named W. John Funkas an Honorary Fellow (pictured here with David Snyder).

J. Albert & Mildred E. Lynch


"It is a sacred calling for those who truly care about this ideal of equal justice and want to shatter the stillness of the silent times that exist in this country and in our lives – and seek to transform our individual cries of frustration into a collective scream for justice."

David HallFeatured Speaker

Thank you to our sponsors for their underwriting of the evening:Left: One of the highlights of the Annual Dinner was the presentation of the Frank R. Kenison Award, the Foundation’s highesthonor, to Jack B. Middleton.

Center: Pictured here isRobert Larsen, managingpartner for Sulloway andHollis, with Campaign forLegal Services Co-Chair, W. John Funk.

Right: Concluding over 20years of service, outgoingboard member and formerBar Foundation Chair,Charles DeGrandpre (left),poses with current boardChair, Paul Chant.


Our Donors (continued)

Alan P. Cleveland*Michael B. CloughertySteven Cohen*Daniel Joseph ConnollyMark G. Connors*Deborah J. Cooper*Jay P. Cooper*Philip D. Cross*Hon. Robert L. Cullinane*John Alton CurrierJoseph F. Daschbach*Dorcas H. Deans*Robert A. Dietz*Michael L. DonovanRobert B. Donovan*Kevin F. Dugan*Robert E. Dunning, Jr.Peter Martin DurneyAndrew B. EillisStephen G. EllsJames J. Fleming*George Findell, Jr.*Hilda W. Fleisher*Hon. Francis J. Frasier*Ellen S. FriedmanW. John FunkRichard C. GagliusoJames H. GambrillDonald E. GartrellGerald F. Giles*James D. GleasonSusan Taylor Goff*Stephen R. GoldmanJohn S. Goodnow*

Suzanne M. GormanDavid M. GottesmanLeo P. Graciano*Cathy J. Green*Arthur G. Greene*Charles A. Griffin*Edward A. Haffer*Fred W. Hall, Jr.Maragaret C. HallKatherine M. Hanna*Scott H. HarrisMichael C. Harvell*Michael D. HatemDonald F. Hebert*Robert Lamont Hemeon*Hon. Gary Ellis Hicks*Cheryl M. HieberElizabeth L. Hodges*Ralph F. HolmesJoseph Scott HoppockHon. Sherman D. Horton, Jr.*Hon. David O. Huot*John D. HutsonMitchell B. JeanTimothy G. KerriganE. Tupper Kinder*Thomas G. KraegerJames F. LafranceBjorn R. LangeRobert M. Larsen*Kevin M. LeachHugh T. LeeMichael P. Lehman*Michael C. McCarthy

Joseph M. McDonough, IIIPhilip T. McLaughlinAnthony A. McManus*H. Jon MeyerJack B. Middleton*Richard E. Mills*Robert T. MittelholzerGeorge R. Moore*Mayland H. Morse, Jr.*Mona T. Movafaghi*Arthur W. Mudge, II*Francis G. Murphy, Jr.*Ellen Jane MusinskyArthur H. NighswanderLeslie C. NixonEric E. NordJames A. NormandJohn C. Norton*Jeffrey B. Osburn*Hon. George S. Pappagianis*Linda S. PaquetteDonald J. Perrault*John P. Perrault*Lucille S. PillsburyDavid K. Pinsonneault*Carl William PotvinWilliam N. Prigge*Thomas B. S. Quarles, Jr.Michael J. QuinnRay Raimo*Joseph Sirera Ransmeier*Valerie Christine Raudonis*Samuel R. Reid, IIIEmily G. Rice*

Edward W. RichardsWilliam B. RitchieGregory D. Robbins*Jennifer Roth*L. Phillips Runyon, IIIMichael J. RyanRichard E. SamdperilRichard A. Samuels*William C. Saturley*Steven B. ScudderRobert Arthur Shaines*Charles F. Sheridan, Jr.*Catherine E. ShivelyDavid G. SnyderHon. Norman H. Stahl*Hon. David B. SullivanAlvah W. Sulloway*Robert Taft*John E. Tobin, Jr.*William A. TrafidloThomas V. TrevethickMichael B. TuleRichard Y. Uchida*Matthew H. UptonMartha Van Oot*Philip H. Utter*Jeremy R. WaldronThomas R. Watson*Merrick C. WeinsteinRonna F. WiseGretchen Leah Witt*John A. WolkowskiMichael J. Work*Sherilyn Ann Burnett Young

MembersThe Members listed here have made annual gifts of $50 – $199 to support our work. Those who have “Life Fellow” status are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Harry Gardner AndersenR. Carl AndersonRuth AnsellRonald Lyle ArmstrongRichard F. AskinsJohn Wellington Barto*Perkins Bass*William Henry Miller Beckett*Corey M. Belobrow*John F. Bielagus*George Dana BisbeeQuentin J. BlaineWilliam S. BoeschGregory R. Boghigian*Peter H. Bornstein*Edmund J. Boutin*Barney Lee BrannenKenneth A. Brighton

Hon. David A. BrockHon. John T. Broderick, Jr.*Richard P. Brouillard*Joan S. BucklinMichael J. BujoldTimothy W. CaldwellKenneth Roy CargillPierre O. Caron*Douglas R. Chamberlain*Stephen A. CherryRichard A. CohenB. Michael CormierNicholas Painter CortPaul Richard CoxMichael P. CraigAnn M. CushingDonald W. CushingClaudia Cords Damon*

William Wright Danenbarger*J. Jefferson Davis*Dorcas H. Deans*Kevin C. Devine*Janet F. DeVitoHon. Joseph A. DiClerico, Jr.*Charles B. Doleac*Michael Joseph Donahue*David Charles DunnChristopher D. DyeRodney Nelson DyerRonald B. EskinDeborah A. FauverPatricia M. FrenchHon. Richard E. Galway, Jr.*Eric Raymond Gardner*Hon. Michael Heinrichs GarnerClyde R.W. Garrigan

Arthur G. GatzoulisJanine GawrylSusan S. GeigerCharles Frederic Gerhan, Jr.Robert J. GilbertTamblyn L. Fuller GoslingFrederic T. GreenhalgeCharles J. Griffin*John F. Griffin, Jr.Michael P. Hall*L. Michael HankesGeorge Russell HannaPatrick F. HarriganNicholas D.N. Harvey, Jr.Jennifer G. HaskellHoney C. Hastings*Douglas S. HatfieldTodd J. Hathaway

Annual Dinner

Chubrich & HarriganDaschbach, Cooper, Hotchkiss & Csatari, PAGallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, PAHarvey & MahoneyHebert & Uchida, PLLCHinkley, Allen & Snyder, LLPMcLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, PANixon Peabody, LLPNixon, Raiche, Manning, Casinghino & Leach, PANormandin, Cheney & O’NeilNungesser & HillOrr & Reno, PARath, Young & Pignatelli, PASamaha & RussellSulloway & Hollis, PLLCTenn & Tenn, PAUpton & Hatfield, LLPWiggin & Nourie, PA

On May 27, 2004, the New Hampshire Bar Foundation celebrated the efforts and loyalty of its volunteers anddonors at the Annual Dinner.

A gala Pacesetter Reception kicked off the evening, honoringNew Hampshire firms that served as donor role models forthe Campaign for Legal Services. These firms contributed$500 per attorney, per year for three years, and combinedwith contributions from other generous donors resulted in over$800,000 for New Hampshire Legal Assistance, the LegalAdvice and Referral Center and the Pro Bono Referral Program.

Paul W. Chant, Chair thanked Past Chair, Emily G. Rice, and outgoing Board members, Alan M. Cantor, Charles A.DeGrandpre, Patrick F. Harrigan, Russell F. Hilliard, andHonorable Edwin W. Kelly for their service, and presentedtwo awards:

Attorney General Kelly A. Ayotte received the 2004 Robert E. Kirby Award, presented to an attorney 35 years oryounger who demonstrates civility, courtesy, perspective and excellent advocacy.

Jack Middleton, a partner of McLane, Graf, Raulerson &Middleton in Manchester, was honored with the 2004 FrankRowe Kenison Award. The award recognizes an individualwho makes a substantial contribution to the betterment ofNew Hampshire citizens through the administration of justice,the legal profession, or the advancement of legal thought.

The evening was highlighted by featured speaker David Hall,who served as senior vice president for Academic Affairs andprovost of Northeastern School of Law from 1998 to 2002.Hall presented a powerful speech titled “Equal Justice inSilent Times,” which exhorted attendees to join their voices ina collective demand for justice.

It was a fitting way to celebrate a year that reflected greatstrides toward justice for all New Hampshire residents — and it reminded us of the work that lies ahead.

Top: Bar Foundation Chair, Paul Chant, thanks Emily Rice for her service as past chair.

Right: Pictured here is Kelly Ayotte (center), recipient of the 2004 Robert E. Kirby Award,with 2003 recipient Jennifer Parent (right) and District Court Judge Michael Sullivan, amember of the award committee.


Hon. Philip Stephen Hollman*Hampton W. HowardRobert R. Howard, IIIHon. H. Philip Howorth*James A. Johnson, Jr.Robert Allan JutrasCatherine A. KeaneThomas M. KeanePeter F. KearnsLoretta KenisonBarbara Ruth KeshenPaul J. KlehmHon. John A. Korbey*George P. LagosMatthew John LaheyKendall Wilder LaneMaria Holland LawAlan LinderChester H. Lopez, JrMartin F. LoughlinNorman H. MakechnieJohn Alfred Malmberg*Hon. George L. Manias*Kenneth G. MatternMarcia McCormackKathleen A. McDonaldAlfred John McDowell

Joseph F. McDowell, III*Paul McEachern*Hon. Kathleen A. McGuire*David Lee McIlwainEdgar D. McKean, III*Malcolm McLane*W. John McNally, IIIF. Graham McSwiney*Charles A. MeadeWilliam H. Meanix, Jr.Gregory E. Michael*Katherine B. MillerJoseph A. MillimetBehzad MirhashemWalter L. MitchellRobert Stephen MolloyJulie A. MooreRichard C. Moquin*Marcia Hennelly MoranEdward F. MorrisGena Cohen MosesRobert Bruce MuhSarah Hopkins MulhernThomas P. MullinsHon. Joseph P. Nadeau*Kenneth Robert NielsenD. Michael Noonan

Lee C. Nyquist*A. Gerard O’Neil, Jr.Hon. William J. O’Neil*Martha E. O’NeillStephen Howes OleskeyTheodore Harrison ParentRobert Michael ParodiBryan L. PellerinJohn E. PeltonenGregory George PetersRoger B. Phillips*Margaret L. PopkinPatricia B. QuigleyRobert Edward Raiche*Elizabeth K. RattiganHon. Deborah Kane ReinJohn M. ReynoldsThomas H. Richards*Gary B. Richardson*Stewart S. Richmond, Jr.Stillman David RogersL. Jonathan Ross*Warren B. Rudman*Daniel Gerard RussoDavid SandersonJessica E. ScheinmanRobert H. Schroeder*

William G. Scott*Paul Cleveland Semple*Michael J. SheehanC. Russell Shillaber*James A. Shuchman*Daniel W. Sklar*Steven H. SlovenskiHon. Peter W. SmithRodney L. Stark*John S. StebbinsRalph SteinKathleen A. SternenbergHon. Richard J. Talbot*Susan C. ThibeauJoseph John TropianoRichard P. VaccoEdwinna C. Vanderzanden*Hon. Timothy J. VaughanLawrence A. VogelmanAndru H. VolinskyGeorge W. WalkerDouglas K. WatsonS. Robert WinerMyra V. Zilahy

Gifts Given in Memory of …

Judge William H. Barry, Jr.Hon. Hugh H. BownesNew Hampshire Bar Association

Michael M. BlackNew Hampshire Bar Association

Judge Hugh H. BownesFred W. Hall, Jr.New Hampshire Bar Association

James A. BrinkNew Hampshire Bar Association

Timothy F. CahillNew Hampshire Bar Association

Francis F. FaulknerFred W. Hall, Jr.New Hampshire Bar Association

Judge Margaret FlynnFred W. Hall, Jr.New Hampshire Bar Association

Hugh GreggNew Hampshire Bar Association

Sheila HamiltonNew Hampshire Bar Association

Karin I. HenriksonNew Hampshire Bar Association

Robert O. KelleyNew Hampshire Bar Association

Russell H. McGuirkFred W. Hall, Jr.New Hampshire Bar Association

George H. MorrissetteNew Hampshire Bar Association

Peter ParhialaNew Hampshire Bar Association

J. Francis RocheFred W. Hall, Jr.New Hampshire Bar Association

Alvin E. TaylorFred W. Hall, Jr.New Hampshire Bar Association

Robert P. TiltonFred W. Hall, Jr.New Hampshire Bar Association

Ronald B. WilloughbyNew Hampshire Bar Association

Gifts Given in Honor of …

In celebration of Tina and RonAbramson’s new daughter, Sydney CharlotteJane E. Curran

Memorial & Honor Gifts

Campaign For Legal Services

Law Firm ContributorsPacesetter Firms, those law firms who have contributed $500 per attorney, per year for three years, are listed in bold.

Abramson, Brown & DuganAhlgren, Perrault & Turner, PAAnsell, Barradale, Newkirk Anderson & Dwyer, PABaldwin, Callen & Hogan, PLLCBossie, Kelly, Hodes, Buckley & Wilson, PABrennan, Caron, Lenehan & Iacopino, PAChubrich & HarriganCook, Little, Rosenblatt & Manson, PLLCCooper, Deans & Cargill, PADaschbach, Cooper, Hotchkiss & Csatari, PADonahue, Tucker & CiandellaFlygare, Schwarz & ClossonGallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, PAHamblett & Kerrigan, PAHarvey & MahoneyHaughey, Philpot & Laurent, PAHebert & Uchida, PLLCHinkley, Allen & Snyder, LLP

McKean, Mattson & Latici, PAMcLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, PANixon Peabody, LLPNixon, Raiche, Manning, Casinghino & Leach, PA(In honor of Martin F. Loughlin and Robert E. Raiche)Normand & AssociatesNormandin, Cheney & O’NeilNungesser & HillOrr & Reno, PARath, Young & Pignatelli, PASamaha & RussellSchuster, Buttrey & Wing, PASulloway & Hollis, PLLCTenn & Tenn, PATober Law OfficesUpton & Hatfield, LLPWescott, Millham & Dyer, LLPWiggin & Nourie, PA

Individual Contributors

Anonymous Peter D. AndersonWalter AngoffWilliam F. J. ArdingerWilliam R. Bagley, Jr.David H. BarnesKenneth J. BarnesKenneth C. BartholomewRobert P. Bass, Jr.James p. BassettJohn P. BealsElliott BerryJohn F. BielagusLisa L. BiklenPhillip S. BixbyEdmund J. BoutinDavid J. BraitermanAlexandra T. BreedVickie BrooksSteven G. BrownPeter F. BurgerSteven M. Burke

Michael R. CallahanSteven V. CamerinoDavid P. CarlsonKevin J. CarrollGary L. CasinghinoWilliam L. ChapmanJonathan A. ChorlianRonald D. CiottiKevin G. CollimoreLinda C. ConnellJames G. CookFrederick J. CoolbrothMargo M. CooperHon. Martha W. Copithorne* Richard B. CouserBeth H. DavisMark W. Dean Hon. J. Michael DeasyCharles A. DeGrandpreR. David DePuyPaul F. DonovanThomas J. Donovan

Cheryl DriscollKay E. DroughtHon. James E. DugganSusan & Stephen DupreyChristopher D. DyeJennifer A. EberDavid P. EbyAndrew B. EillsScott W. EllisonJudith A. FaircloughBruce W. FelmlyShana G.R. FisherAnn M. FloodJoseph A. FosterW. John FunkChristopher C. GallagherEric R. GardnerDavid A. GarfunkelDonald E. GartrellWilbur A. Glahn, IIIRolf GoodwinDodd S. Griffith

Hon. Michael H. GarnerMelinda S. GehrisCharles F. Gerhan, Jr.Bret D. GiffordJames D. GleasonJoshua L. GordonDavid C. GreenMelissa C. GuldbrandsenJamie N. HageJ. Campbell HarveyScott H. HarrisHoney C. HastingsJeanne P. HerrickHon. Gary E. HicksThomas W. HildrethLucy C. HodderSusan B. HollingerHon. Philip S. HollmanBrigette Siff HolmesRalph F. HolmesJohn E HughesJohn D. Hutson

The Campaign for Legal Services in a unique collaboration among the Bar Foundation, New Hampshire Legal Assistance, theLegal Advice and Referral Center and the Pro Bono Referral Program of the New Hampshire Bar Association for the purposesof maximizing fundraising efficiency and ensuring that each organization receives strong, consistent support.

This cooperative fundraising effort reflects an unprecedented opportunity for New Hampshire’s legal community – and all concerned New Hampshire citizens – to make a difference in the lives of thousands of New Hampshire citizens who turn tothese organizations for help every day.

*In memory of David M. Copithorne

FY 2004 Justice Grant Awards June 1, 2003 – May 31, 2004

Disabilities Rights Center $7,000

Operating support for the Coalition for Family Law and MentalHealth, a collaborative effort to improve access to NH’s familycourt system for individuals with mental illness.

Franklin Pierce Law Center $6,948

To establish an annual seminar or series of articles relating toproperty rights and the law.


Education and legal advocacy for the prevention of violence inNorth Country families and communities.


Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for pro bono volunteers,recruits and legal services partners in two priority areas –"Military Law and How it Affects Families" and the second ofa two-part CLE on special education law.

Rochester Department of Recreation $3,136& Youth Services

Scholarships for Rochester area youth referred by the courtthrough the Strafford County Human Services Department toattend a summer “Quest Camp.”

New Hampshire Supreme Court $2,500

Re-design and establishment of a website self-help center forpro se litigants.


Fund efforts to improve enrollment and increase access to theMedicare Savings Program for New Hampshire senior citizens.

2004 Justice Grant AwardsJustice Grants are made possible by generous donors who have made gifts to the Bar Foundation's growingendowment funds or through the Members and Fellows program. These donors value the promise of equal justice for all and seek to improve the administration of justice in the state of New Hampshire.

Over $30,000 has been committed for a variety of education-related initiatives that facilitate greater public awarenessabout legal processes, as well as helping the legal systembecome more responsive to the people it serves.


Grantee Spotlight

The Bar Foundation is proud to support the work of the NewHampshire Bar Association’s Law-Related Education Program.

Law-Related Education encompasses a variety of programsfor students in grades K-12, designed to teach students aboutthe law, legal system, and the fundamental principles of ourconstitutional democracy.

One of the programs coordinated by the Bar Association’sLaw-Related Education Program is the state’s Mock TrialProgram which serves students in grades 6-12, providingcase materials and volunteer attorney resource people inclassrooms to teach the concepts of trial practice, discusscourt procedures and the role of the judicial branch in theirlives. The program develops critical thinking, problem solving,legal research and investigative skills and the ability to think on one’s feet.

The parent of two Mock Trial participants stated: “You shouldall be proud that you played such an important part in encouraging our next generation to be professional, courteous,and assisting them in developing thinking skills to help themlater on in life… We have observed the steady growth andrewards the students receive by participating in this program.” “I think the Mock Trial is a very

valuable program for students formany reasons. It is an interestingapproach to learning about the legal system, public speaking, cooperation and deductive thinking. The hands-on approachis a much more effective tool for learning and I wish there were many more programs like the one you organize… and I would urge you to keep this program running as long as possible.”

Mock Trial student participant


Leslie H. JohnsonLinda S. JohnsonMichael R. JohnsonAndrea K. JohnstoneJudith K. JonesRaymond J. KellyMichael J. KenisonJames D. KerouacNewton H. Kershaw, Jr.Ann McLane KusterOvide M. LamontagneConnie B. LaneGarry R. LaneSteven J. LauwersChristine LavalleeKevin M. LeachCharles F. LeahyMary Susan LeahyCurtis W. Little, Jr.Megan R. MacMullinMarilyn T. MahoneyNorman H. MakechnieJohn A. MalmbergDenis J. MaloneyMaureen Raiche ManningWalter L. MaroneyVirginia A. MartinRoy S. McCandlessKaren S. McGinleyPatricia M. McGrath

Hon. Kathleen A. McGuireDouglas A. McIninchAnthony A. McManusWilliam H. Meanix, Jr.Elaine M. MichaudShelagh C.N. MichaudJack B. MiddletonJennifer S. MoeckelHoward M. MoffettGeorge R. MooreMarcia H. MoranJames E. MorrisDavid M. MorseBennett B. MortellDaniel D. MullerRobert E. Murphy, Jr.Hon. Joseph P. NadeauBarry NeedlemanDavid L. NixonLeslie C. NixonDaniel J. NorrisW. Scott J. O'ConnellLaurel A. O'ConnorLuke S. O'Neill, Jr.Jeanmarie PapelianJennifer ParentLynne M. ParkerDouglas L. PatchPamela A. PetersonDonald J. Pfundstein

Pamela E. PhelanDavid H. PhillipsMichael A. PignatelliAri B. PollackChristopher J. PoulinThomas B.S. Quarles, Jr.Michael J. QuinnConnie L. RakowskyMichael RamsdellJoseph S. RansmeierThomas D. RathPaul C. RemusEmily G. RiceJohn E. Rich, Jr.Michael A. RickerPeter B. RotchGeorge W. RoussosMark C. RouvalisMichael D. RuedigRichard A. SamuelsWilfred L. Sanders, Jr.Donald R. SaxonAnne G. ScheerHeather E. SchulzeDavid M. SchwartzAndrew W. SerellVirginia S. SheehanJohn P. ShermanSeth L. ShortlidgeEdward E. Shumaker, III

Daniel W. SklarGregory H. SmithRonald L. SnowJeffrey C. SpearChristopher J. SullivanCharles A. SzypszakPeter N. TamposiJohn E. Tobin, Jr.*Laura E. TobinWilliam A. TrafidloBrian T. TuckerLaurel A. VanBuskirkMartha Van OotLisa S. WadeDouglas K. WatsonChristine C. WellingtonRobert A. WellsMara M. WestonIngrid E. WhiteM. Curtis WhittakerCharles G. Willing, Jr.Steven L. WinerSuzanne M. WoodDavid WolowitzDebby WorthingtonMark A. WrightSherilyn B. YoungKimon & Anne ZachosWilliam V.A. Zorn

Individual Contributors (continued)

* In honor of the remarkable people at NHLA, LARC and Pro Bono

These lists have been prepared with care, but if your name has been omitted in error, please inform us immediately of the oversight in order that the record may be corrected.

Your contributions have helped people like:

Jennifer, Shane and James, three homeless children turned away from school because they

have no permanent address.

Linda, a single mother with only a high school education who is trying to navigate the maze of welfare reform as she tries to gain a

skill and become self-sufficient.

Justice FundsThe funds that make up our endowment reflect the philan-thropic contributions of many generous donors who are concerned about enhancing access to justice in NewHampshire. Collectively, these funds represent more than$500,000 in philanthropic capital. See page 11 for a list ofJustice Society members.

These Funds were established through the generosity andvision of many individuals, often to honor or memorialize inperpetuity a member of the Bar. Income from these fundssupports a variety of grantmaking initiatives each year, helping the Foundation fulfill its larger mission.

If you are interested in creating a Justice Fund, or making acontribution to an existing fund, please call David G. Snyderat the Bar Foundation office: (603) 224-6942.

Advancement of Justice Fund and Richard P. Dunfey FundTo support access to justice for low-income people, public educationabout the law, and other projects which improve the administrationof justice.

William A. Baker FundTo support pro bono legal assistance for disadvantaged people inNew Hampshire.

Hon. William F. Batchelder FundTo support legal services for low-income and other disadvantagedpeople in New Hampshire.

Stanley M. and Thalia M. Brown FundTo support public education about the law, with an emphasis oneducating the New Hampshire legislature about the justice systemin New Hampshire.

Vickie Bunnell Memorial FundTo support access to justice for low-income people, public educa-tion about the law, and other projects which improve the administra-tion of justice in the North Country with a special focus on the pre-vention of violence in the family and community.

Judge Richard F. Cooper FundTo benefit disadvantaged children and youth in the Rochester, NH area.

Hon. William A. Grimes FundTo support judicial education.

Justice William A. Grimes Award for JudicialProfessionalismTo support an annual award to a judicial member of the NewHampshire Bar Association who best reflects the highest standardsof integrity, legal knowledge and ability, judicial temperament, dili-gence and compassion.

Robert E. Kirby Award FundTo support an annual award to an attorney under 35 who demon-strates civility, integrity and excellence in the practice of the law.

J. Albert and Mildred E. Lynch FundTo support educational efforts on the importance of property rightsin a free society.

A. J. McDonough Family FundTo support efforts to address the legal needs of New Hampshire'ssenior citizens, with an emphasis on projects that provide informa-tion, education, and advice about health-care and nursing homealternatives, legal rights, and asset protection.

Voluntary Prevention FundTo support efforts to promote ethics and professionalism and toprevent misconduct by members of the NH Bar Association.


Ronald L. AbramsonArthur E. Bean, Jr.Laurie E. BeeverWilliam George BerksonRichard Alan BernardGeorge Dana BisbeeDonald E. BissonMichael R. BosseHomer S. Bradley, Jr.Barney Lee BrannenMichael K. BrownSteven G. BrownDonald R. BryantJoan S. BucklinRand S. BurnettTimothy W. CaldwellJohn D. CameronRussell E. CarlisleMichael B. CloughertyPeter J. CocciardiMargo Merle CooperPhilip R. CurrierMary Jo DahlbloomKatharine A. DalyJane H. DavisonJudith Ellen DickinsonMary C. DriscollMark R. DunnScott F. EatonAmy K. EckmanMelissa P.W. EllisRonald B. EskinDonald W. EvansBeth R. Fernald

Richard R. FernaldMark J. FischlerHilda W. FleisherFranz P. FrechettePatricia M. FrenchAlethea L. FroburgWilliam S. GannonRichard Donald GaudreauMark A. GiarrussoSusan Taylor GoffTamblyn L. Fuller GoslingMichael E. GouldCharles P. GrahamDouglas F. GreenMeyer GreenCharles J. GriffinStanley N. GriffithRobert D. GrossGretchen Rule HamelCecile B. HartiganAnn E. HastingsWayne R. HealeyDavid J. HerrodBarbara L. HoffmanJohn S. HollandBrigette Siff HolmesMaureen A. HowardRobert R. Howard, IIIBarbara C. HuppeScott F. InnesMitchell Brian JeanRichard H. KeefeJeanne M. KincaidGary J. Kinyon

Bjorn R. LangeLarry M. LesieurJoseph K. LevasseurAaron A. LipskyGail Marie LynchKimberly MarchandJennifer R. MartinAlfred John McDowellDavid Lee McIlwainWilliam H. Meanix, Jr.Janet E. MichaelLaura J. MillikenChristopher P. MilneEdgar Maxwell MinerDavid Harris MirskyClifford J. MoodyRichard S. MoodyWiltrud R. Mott-SmithWayne T. MoynihanJohn P. MurphyMaria NutileLuke S. O'Neill, Jr.Martha E. O'NeillPaul T. O'NeillGeorge Herbert OstlerBess J. PalmiscianoTheodore Harrison ParentRobert Michael ParodiWalter Alexander Pazdon, Jr.James M. PetroMargaret L. PopkinVictoria PulosPatricia B. QuigleyRaymond W. Rawlings

Christopher Thomas ReganSamuel R. Reid, IIIBrigette Homrig RenaudAnn Miller RiceNancy Richards-StowerJoel Jay RoggeSara E. RosenbloomSteven RuddockRobert A. SatterLeonard S. SawyerJames A. Sayer, Jr.Gloria SchraudDavid Morris SchwartzPeter C. ScottGlen M. SecorWilliam P. ShackJames P. ShannonMitchell M. SimonMartha L. SmithCharles V. SpanosRussell John SpeidelLia N. StuhlsatzLeslie Sullivan-StaceyJoseph S. TangussoAbigail TurnerEugene M. Van Loan, IIIRobert James WaldronLisa S. WalkerDebra Marie WalshGregory J. WengerWesley Eames WhitneyRonald B. WilloughbyJohn Robert WilsonErin W.S. Zaldastani

Contributions from the NHBA dues check–off

Your contributions have helped people like:

Peter, whose disability benefits and Medicare were cut off, even though he was dying of cancer.

Sylvia and Frank, the elderly couple who can't pay both their soaring property taxes and for

the expensive medicine they need.


David W. AlexanderEleanor ArkowitzPeter G. BeesonStephen BennettDenise BretonHon. John T. BroderickPaul V. BrownGeorge C. BunoJohn R. ClarkAlison CohenKatharine A. DalyClaudia C. DamonMichael G. DermartellyJoseph DickinsonKimberly A. DonnellanSharon DrogeChristine L. Eaton

Gerald M. EatonAlexander K. FeldvebelAshlee FyeDonald & Susan GardnerNina C. GardnerEllen L. GordonJon Z. GreenbergJohn A. HattanMichael P. HallJohn HamiltonLisa M. HartleyMichael C. HarvellCarol L. HolahanSusan Steven-HubbardWendy B. HurleyJohn D. HutsonJeremy & Sarah James

Brenda LacasseSusan K. LangleMary H. LeonardBarbara LinderSilas Little, IIIGrace MatternEdward J. McDermottJohn R. McLaughlinDouglas McNuttElaine M. Murphy-MaltaisFrancis G. Murphy, Jr.Colleen A. O'BrienHelena M. OdettRobert A. PearceDavid PeckHelen PerraultKaren M. Philbrick

Don N. RabunRandolph J. ReisDoug RobertsJack RudermanWarren B. RudmanGordon B. SnyderLeonidas TaylorFrederick TedeschiVeronica A. Van LoanFrederick E. VoelkerKathleen E. WalkerCharles H. WeatherillSandra WhitcombDavid WolowitzJames L. Zemp

New Hampshire Legal Assistance DonorsThose corporations, foundations, agencies, trusts and individuals who have made contributions to the Campaign to supportNew Hampshire Legal Assistance. Italics indicate a contribution made through the United Way.

Individuals

Corporations & Foundations

Liberty MutualPhillips-Green Foundation, Inc.

Roberta BanfieldLinda B. BillinghamPaul V. BrownMelissa Childs

R. Peter DecatoJudith EkstromJohn A. HattanJacqueline L. Johnson

Mary K. MuskDonna ParkerMargaret L. RaymondJudith Snyder

Gretchen Witt

Pro Bono Referral Program of the New Hampshire Bar AssociationThose corporations, foundations, agencies, trusts and individuals who have made contributions to the Campaign to support thePro Bono Referral Program of the New Hampshire Bar Association. Italics indicate a contribution made through the United Way.

Individuals

Corporations

Abramson, Brown & DuganCooper, Deans & Cargill, PADevine, Millimet & Branch, PAFPLC Social Justice InstituteGallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, PAGranite State Association of Legal AdministratorsHall Stewart, PAHamblett & KerriganHebert & Uchida, PLLCMartin, Lord & Osman, PAMcLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton

Merrimack County Bar AssociationNH Women's Bar AssociationNixon Peabody, LLPNixon, Raiche, Manning, Casinghino & Leach, PANormandin, Cheney & O'NeilOrr & Reno, PAPatti Blanchette Professional AssociationPierce AtwoodUpton & Hatfield, LLPWiggin & Nourie, PA

Financial Statements

Statements of Financial Position May 31, 2004

ASSETS

Assets:Cash and cash equivalents $ 74,988Cash - restricted 139,494Fellows receivable 9,584Campaign pledges receivable 149,443 Prepaid expenses 2,684

Total Current Assets 376,193

Investments - restricted 461,988Fellows receivable, less current portion 7,746Campaign pledges receivable, less current portion 54,795Beneficial interest in NH Charitable Foundation agency accounts 113,274Fixed assets, net 731,228

Total Assets $ 1,745,224

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Liabilities:Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 24,176Due to NH Bar Association 5,507Current portion of notes payable 8,035

Total Current Liabilities 37,718

Note payable, net of current portion 101,865

Total Liabilities 139,583

Net Assets:Unrestricted 670,664Temporarily restricted:

IOLTA 563,607Other 371,370

Total Temporarily Restricted 934,977

Total Net Assets 1,605,641

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 1,745,224

FY 2004 IOLTA Grant Awards June 1, 2003 – May 31, 2004

Civil Legal Services to the Disadvantaged

New Hampshire Legal Assistance $1,081,620

To support successful advocacy for New Hampshire's vulnerablepoor and elderly citizens.


To support high quality civil legal services for New Hampshire'spoor through the use of volunteer private attorneys.

Bar Foundation Loan Forgiveness Program $72,000

Law school loan forgiveness for legal service attorneys.

Legal Advice & Referral Center (LARC) $70,000

Operating support to help LARC continue to provide brieflegal counsel for disadvantaged clients and to enable LARCstaff to attend professional training.

Franklin Pierce Law Center $56,000Civil Practice Clinic

To support the representation of indigent clients and to train lawstudents how to handle the legal needs of under-representedclients.

New Hampshire Bar Association $28,500Reduced Fee Referral Service

Operating support to help New Hampshire lawyers meet thegrowing legal needs of lower-income families who cannot affordstandard legal fees.

New Hampshire Pro Bono Referral $17,500Program/DOVE Project

Operating support for the Domestic Violence Emergency(DOVE) Project – a program that provides emergency legalhelp from volunteer attorneys to obtain restraining orders andother help in domestic violence cases.

Public Education on the Courts and Legal Matters

New Hampshire Bar Association $30,000Law-Related Education Program

Operating support to provide information about the legal systemand constitution in New Hampshire schools, including supportfor the Mock Trial Program.


"I am very proud that New Hampshire banks continue to strongly support IOLTA. The programs it funds help those who are less fortunate realize basic rights and liberties that others take for granted."

Gerald H. LittleExecutive Director, NH Banker's Association and member of the NH Bar Foundation Board of Directors


Statements of Activities and Changes in Net Assets For the Year Ended May 31, 2004

Temporarily Restricted

IOLTA OtherUnrestricted Fund Funds 2004 Totals

Support and Revenue:Interest on Lawyers' Trust accounts $ – $ 1,597,896 $ – $ 1,597,896Rent 83,352 – – 83,352Fellows Program 39,798 – – 39,798 Contributions and miscellaneous income 2,956 – 131,230 134,186Interest/dividend income 163 9,391 11,286 20,840Realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments – – 12,155 12,155Events and other income 12,743 – 1,107 13,850Net assets released due to satisfactionof program restrictions 1,975,396 (1,619,242) (356,154) –

Total Support and Revenue 2,114,408 (11,955) (200,376) 1,902,077

Expenses:Program services:

Grants and awards 1,527,939 – – 1,527,939Legal services campaign distribution 251,356 – – 251,356Other 102,269 – – 102,269

Supportive services:Administrative 115,169 – – 115,169Fund raising expense 91,451 – – 91,451Interest expense 7,792 – – 7,792Depreciation 25,912 – – 25,912

Total Expenses 2,121,888 – – 2,121,888

Change in net assets (7,480) (11,955) (200,376) (219,811)

Net Assets, beginning of year, as restated 678,144 575,562 571,746 1,825,452

Net Assets, end of year $ 670,664 $ 563,607 $ 371,370 $ 1,605,641

The Bar Foundation is a beneficiary of agency-endowed funds and designated funds held by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation(NHCF). Pursuant to the terms of the resolution establishing these funds, property contributed to the NHCF is held in separate funds designated for the benefit of the Bar Foundation. In accordance with its spending policy the NHCF makes distributions from these funds to the Bar Foundation. The funds are not included in these financial statements.

Total contributions to the funds held at the NHCF amounted to $10,000 for the NHCF year ended June 30, 2004. The Bar Foundationreceived $10,822 from the funds held at NHCF for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2004. The market value of the New Hampshire BarFoundation assets currently held at NHCF is approximately $386,054 as of June 30, 2004.

The New Hampshire Bar Foundation is a public charitablefoundation supported by the generous contributions ofmembers of the New Hampshire Bar Association and othercommitted individuals, families, and organizations who support our mission. Our mission is to promote philanthropydedicated to ensuring that all people in New Hampshire,especially those with limited means, are able to understandand participate fully in the justice system.

A large portion of our grantmaking and administration is supported through the IOLTA (Interest On Lawyers TrustAccounts) program. The Foundation is also actively buildingother endowed funds that will help us accomplish our mission and fulfill the philanthropic ideals of the NewHampshire legal community.

There are a number of ways you can support ourwork together:

Annual Giving Program. Bar Foundation Members andFellows include the Foundation each year in theircharitable giving plans. There are four giving levels:

Annual contributions of…

Members: $50 – $199Fellows: $200 – $499Distinguished Fellows: $500 – $999Jack B. Middleton Fellows: $1,000 or more

The Justice Society. Members of the Bar Foundation’sJustice Society have made major gifts to the Foundation byestablishing a named fund, making significant contributionsto existing funds, and/or making planned giving arrange-ments that benefit the Foundation. To explore participation inthe Justice Society, and learn more about these givingoptions, please call the Foundation office.

Campaign for Legal Services. The Campaign for LegalServices is a three-year campaign on behalf of NewHampshire’s three main legal aid providers: New HampshireLegal Assistance, the Pro Bono Referral Program of theNew Hampshire Bar Association, and the Legal Advice &Referral Center. The campaign was initiated to minimizeduplication of fundraising efforts, as well as to provideessential funding to help stabilize these important frontlineorganizations.

Check the interest rate of your IOLTA accounts. Somebanks are offering special rates for IOLTA. See page 3 for a list of IOLTA leadership banks and interest rates.

We encourage you to ask your bank about the products andservices they might have available that may increase the rateof return on your IOLTA account. Every little bit helps!

Please call us. We are always willing to meet with you (andyour professional advisors) in helping you plan yourcharitable giving. Even if you are just beginning to thinkabout your plan, we are here to help... with information,options, and professional expertise.

Call (603) 224-6942 and let us know how we can help.

How You Can Help

Join in promotingequal access to justice in New Hampshire


Board of Directors

Officers

Chair, Paul W. ChantVice-Chair, Steven B. ScudderSecretary, Gretchen L. WittTreasurer, Ruth Ansell

Directors

John B. AndrewsEllen L. ArnoldEleanor Wm. DaharRobert E. Dunning, Jr.James D. GleasonRobert R. Howard, III John D. HutsonGerald H. LittleIgnatius MacLellanMarilyn B. McNamaraRichard B. McNamaraEmily G. RiceJames J. Tenn, Jr.Richard Y. UchidaMartha Van OotLawrence A. Vogelman

Court Liaison

Hon. James E. Duggan

Staff

David G. SnyderExecutive Director

Mary WhiteFinance and IOLTA Operations Coordinator

Angela S. YanskiDirector of Development

Cynthia MorseProgram Assistant

Contact Information

New Hampshire Bar Foundation112 Pleasant Street

Concord, NH 03301Phone: (603) 224-6942

Fax: (603) 224-2910Email: [email protected]

Web Site: www.nhbarfnd.org

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Our VisionThe New Hampshire Bar Foundation envisions an effectivesystem providing equal justice for all, regardless of theirfinancial circumstances.

Our MissionThe New Hampshire Bar Foundation promotes philanthropydedicated to ensuring that all people in New Hampshire,especially those with limited means, are able to understandand participate fully in the justice system.

Our Strategic Focus• To promote philanthropy dedicated to equal justice• To work to ensure full participation in the justice system• To increase public understanding of the justice system


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New Hampshire Bar Foundation

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