Biography

Greg is a Director of the firm and chair of the Creditor’s Rights and Bankruptcy Practice Group.

He focuses a substantial portion of his practice on bankruptcy, creditor’s rights, commercial law and litigation. He regularly appears in the New Hampshire Bankruptcy Court and has been actively involved in some of the largest Chapter 11 cases filed in New Hampshire over the past decade. He has extensive experience in all aspects of the bankruptcy process, including stay relief, cash collateral usage, debtor-in-possession financing, lien avoidance, preference and fraudulent transfer litigation, asset sales, collateral auctions, valuations, plan negotiation, contests to confirmation, claims classification and voting disputes, objections to discharge, and third-party plans.

Greg also handles out-of-court workouts, loan modifications and collateral restructuring agreements, receiverships, replevin litigation, real estate foreclosures, secured party sales, and general commercial disputes. He frequently counsels lenders and institutional clients, providing timely and effective assistance with their most troublesome commercial and consumer loans.

He is a regular lecturer on bankruptcy and commercial litigation issues. Greg is an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Hampshire School of Law, where he teaches Bankruptcy Law and Practice.

Greg also frequently represents real estate professionals in connection with professional negligence and liability litigation, insurance claims, and coverage issues, professional ethics complaints, and professional fee and contract-related disputes.

Professional Activities

  • New Hampshire Bar Association
  • American Bankruptcy Institute

Honors & Recognition

  • Recognized by Best Lawyers in America

Civic and Charitable Activities

  • New Hampshire Legends of Hockey Board of Trustees, President, 2013-2015 
  • South Congregational Church Board of Trustees, 2010-2011

Firm Highlights

News

Preti Attorneys File Suit Against Al-Generated Robocalls in the 2024 NH Presidential Primary

Representing the League of Women Voters of New Hampshire, the League of Women Voters of the United States, and individual voters, Preti Flaherty, with co-counsel, filed a federal lawsuit against Steve Kramer, Lingo Telecom...

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Supreme Court Clarifies Constitutionality of Outdoor Camping Bans

Earlier today the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in the  City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson et al. , overturning a 2019 decision from the 9 th  Circuit Court, which held...

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Greg Hansel Named Top 25 Attorney of the Northeast Region by Attorney Intel

Preti Flaherty attorney Greg Hansel has been named one of the Top 25 Attorneys of the Northeast Region for 2024 by Attorney Intel . This year’s class of attorneys has been recognized for excelling...

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Veto Day and Final Day of the 131st Legislature

The Legislature convened on Friday, May 10 th for Veto Day to take action on the six bills objected to by the Governor. As expected, all six vetoes were sustained by lawmakers allowing  Governor...

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What Is the Affirmative Relief Announcement?

On June 18, 2024, President Biden announced  a series of immigration actions  using the authority granted to him by our existing immigration laws. These actions will help certain undocumented individuals in the United States...

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Preti Flaherty Welcomes Trusts and Estates Attorney Dianne Ricardo to the Firm

Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce that Dianne Ricardo has joined the firm’s Trusts & Estates Practice Group. Based out of the firm’s Concord, New Hampshire office, Dianne focuses her practice on comprehensive estate...

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Preti’s Sig Schutz Recognized as Member of NHPR’s Pulitzer-Finalist Team

Preti First Amendment attorney Sig Schutz has been recognized as “a core member of the [NHPR] team” involved in a podcast honored as a Pulitzer Prize finalist in the audio journalism category.  The podcast...

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10 Preti Attorneys, 6 Practice Groups Honored in National Rankings

Ten Preti Flaherty attorneys and six practice groups have been selected by Chambers USA for inclusion in their premiere annual list of America’s leading lawyers. Preti is recognized for excellence in the practice areas...

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Massachusetts High Court Issues Important Ruling Impacting Prompt Pay Act

Earlier today, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued an order in the matter of Business Interiors Floor Covering Business Trust v. Graycor Construction Co. Inc. This decision presents the high court’s first ruling clarifying...

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Compliance for Two—What Employers Need to Know about the Newly Effective Final Regulation for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

On June 18, 2024 the final rule from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) takes effect, clarifying employers' obligations under this landmark legislation. Effective since June 27...