The Curtin Law Office, PLLC, has been part of the Manchester community for more than three decades. We focus on helping clients anticipate, respond to, and plan wisely for all the realities and “what ifs” in life. Our team of attorneys and staff has knowledge and experience in all aspects of estate planning and related legal services.

Client focus is the cornerstone of our practice. We strive to establish and maintain long-term relationships with our clients. Outstanding client service is a priority for everyone at Curtin Law Office. Our attorneys and staff are friendly, attentive, accessible and committed to the needs and goals of our clients. We do not use a ‘cookie cutter’ approach. We understand that every situation is unique and, accordingly, we customize the services we provide to our clients. It is important to us that clients feel assured that their specific needs and objectives are being understood and addressed. At Curtin Law Office, we are committed to providing every client with superior client service.

While smaller in size, the Curtin Law Office provides a level of sophistication and knowledge that you might expect from a large law firm. Our team of attorneys along with our support staff have knowledge and experience in all aspects of estate planning and related legal services, including elder and Medicaid law. Beyond the requisite knowledge, attorneys at the Curtin Law Office recognize that clients are also looking for an attorney that is able to genuinely understand and anticipate their needs and efficiently execute their goals. We understand that all these qualities are essential ingredients in creating results that matter to our clients.

Innovative Legal Solutions
Serving the needs of individuals, families and businesses throughout New Hampshire, we are well equipped in helping our clients anticipate, respond to and prepare for all that life has to offer tomorrow. Our team of attorneys is continually keeping abreast of new developments in the law to ensure that we are meeting all of our clients’ needs. In addition, we encourage our attorneys to have a working knowledge of the current marketplace and events that can affect our clients.

Thinking creatively, we look ahead so that we can effectively handle unexpected changes and respond to the needs and expectations of our clients.

Meet the Team

Phil Curtin

In 1991, I founded Curtin Law Office. My practice has focused on estate planning and elder law, Medicaid issues and probate administration, and I have added attorneys and staff to create a firm with the requisite experience and expertise to concentrate on all aspects of estate planning and related legal services.

Phil Curtin

Phil founded the firm in 1991. His practice focuses on estate and elder planning, Medicaid issues and probate. He earned his law degree from Union University, Albany Law School, and is admitted to practice in NH and MA. Phil lives in Manchester with his wife Megan and their two children. 

Laurie Migneault

Laurie joined the Curtin Law Office as a Paralegal in 2002. With over twenty years of legal experience, she assists with all aspects of the practice, including estate planning, elder law, probate and trust administration.

Jennifer Holmes-Griffin

In 2003, I joined the Curtin Law Office, where I focus my practice on elder law and estate planning for individuals and businesses. If someone should ask me what I enjoy most about the practice of law, my answer is “Helping people be successful and providing them with the tools to minimize stress in difficult situations.”

Jennifer Holmes-Griffin

Jennifer joined the firm in 2003, and her practice focuses on elder law and estate planning for businesses and individuals. She earned a law degree at the University of Maine School of Law, and most enjoys helping people and providing them with the tools to minimize stress in difficult situations such as Medicare.

Deborah McQuate

Deborah joined the firm as a Paralegal in 2014. She has over 25 years of experience in the legal profession, and is familiar with all aspects of estate planning and elder law, and helps many of our clients with long-term-care planning.

Brendan Wile

I joined the Curtin Law Office in 2022 after spending six years working in litigation. Now focusing my practice on elder law and estate planning as well as formation and planning for businesses, I enjoy working with clients to solve problems, achieve peace of mind, and to put them and their families in a position to succeed. I also enjoy building new professional relationships in the community and within area organizations.

Deborah McQuate

“I joined the firm as a senior Paralegal in 2014, bringing over 25 years of experience, including family law, criminal, real estate and estate planning.  I thoroughly enjoy working closely with clients, helping them achieve their estate planning/elder law goal, and guiding them through the intricate processes of estate planning, probate and trust administration.  I am dedicated to making this often-complex journey as seamless and comforting as possible.”

Testimonials...

"I also enjoyed working with you. You were kind and comforting when I needed it most."

"Once again, a brief but sincere thank you for the legal expertise and professional and prompt legal services that you and your good firm recently rendered which, in fact, was a critical component in allowing us to reach a financial closure.  We understand that we contacted you on a short notice but your friendly, expedient and competent legal services were outstanding. My family has worked with Curtin Law Offices in the past and we knew of the firm’s good service model. Again, that model – including the sound legal advice and the prompt and diligent follow-up – was on display again and was most impressive.  On behalf of my mother – and my brother acting as Co-Trustee – we again thank you for assisting and thru your efforts, allowing the specific transaction to reach what we think is a successful closure."

"Thank you so much for the compassionate way in which you accommodated our family and for helping us to complete our long-overdue estate plan. Your entire team went the extra-mile in dealing with my wife's disability, yet made her feel most comfortable the entire time. Professional and very helpful..."