About Our Firm

Haughey, Philpot and Laurent [HP&L] was established in 1976. It is strategically located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire situated in Laconia, the county seat of Belknap County Superior Court. The origins of the firm date back to 1880.

Set in the New England tradition, the firm addresses legal issues presented to its clients by using common sense and the practical approach northern New Englanders are known to manifest.  HP&L embraces this tradition together with current legal trends in order to provide prompt service, attention to detail, thoughtful analysis, strategic and tactical planning while striving to communicate effectively and closely addressing all our clients needs.  Moreover, we emphasize and embrace an entrepreneurial philosophy and approach when involved in simple to complex litigation issues as well as with simple to sophisticated transactional representation. HP&L practices law the way it should be practiced; by listening to our clients and tailoring our legal services to fit the client’s individual needs.

The firm emphasizes collective achievement, personal integrity, and a cooperative effort in providing cross practice solutions while utilizing the depth of experience of its attorneys. The firm’s emphasis is in banking, bankruptcy, administrative and commercial law; Contracts; Breach of Contract; Contract Litigation; Civil Litigation; Real Estate; Adverse Possession; Boundary Disputes; Conveyances; Easements; Quiet Title; Restrictive Covenants; Real Estate Brokers Malpractice; Real Estate Litigation; Real Estate Title examination; Waterfront Development; Right of Way Easements; Zoning, Planning, and Land Use; Land Use Litigation; Zoning Variances; Zoning Law; Subdivisions.  In addition, and consistent with the nature of a general practice, there is considerable depth and experience in Family Law and Probate practice.

We are recognized for our knowledge, judgment, practicality, longevity, and results. HP&L has a solid and long standing reputation not only in our community but throughout much of New England and beyond. Our firm has the necessary experience and expertise to handle virtually any straightforward to complex issue through our flexible approach in striving to maximize our clients’ representation while prudently conserving their assets. We are pro-active, innovative, creative, and progressive in the way we represent our clients and their individual needs.