Biography

Simon has spent his entire career in and out of courtrooms. Over the course of nearly 30 years and 70 trials, Simon has gained the practical wisdom and sound judgement that can only be earned with experience. His record of favorable verdicts tells only half the story; Simon's clients trust his pre-trial acumen to guide them toward the best possible resolution, whether in court or out. 

With experience in state and federal courts, Simon represents clients in commercial disputes; professional liability, malpractice, and negligence matters; insurance coverage disputes; and in defense of criminal and administrative matters.

Simon brings unique perspective and understanding to his defense work. Prior to joining Preti Flaherty, Simon served as Chief of the Criminal Justice Bureau at the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office where he tried numerous complex jury cases. Simon prosecuted murder and white collar cases, testified before the State Legislature concerning proposed legislation, oversaw investigations of public corruption, and worked extensively with government agencies.

Professional Activities

  • New Hampshire Bar Association (former Co-Chair, Criminal Justice Section)
  • Federal Criminal Justice Act Panel in the United States District Court for New Hampshire
  • New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, member
  • New Hampshire Catholic Lawyers Guild, member

Civic and Charitable Activities

  • Vice President, Hollis/Brookline Cavalier Football Club

Firm Highlights

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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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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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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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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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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’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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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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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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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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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...