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Israel Piedra

Israel Piedra

Personal injury, Appeals, and Timber Trespass Lawyer
  • Personal Injury, Appeals & Appellate
  • Massachusetts, New Hampshire
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***"Answers on this website are for information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice, nor do they form an attorney-client relationship***. ***

Education
Boston College Law School
J.D. (2015)
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Activities: Moot court, Law review
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Bates College
B.A. (2012) | Politics; Music Performance
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Professional Experience
Judicial Intern
United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Trees or Towers: The Battle Over Northern Pass
Vermont Journal of Environmental Law
Confusing Regulatory Takings with Regulatory Exactions: The Supreme Court Gets Lost in the Swamp of Koontz
Boston College Environmental Affairs Law Review
Professional Associations
Massachusetts State Bar
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New Hampshire State Bar
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Nashua Bar Association
Member
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American Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Massachusetts
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New Hampshire
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    I offer a free half hour consultation in most matters--after that my normal hourly rate applies. Personal injury consultations are free, and you don't pay a fee unless we win.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Appeals & Appellate
    Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Additional Practice Area
  • Timber Trespass
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. Who owns trees in New Hampshire? Owner of the land they grow on, or owner of easement over that land, ie: condo unit?
A: This is an interesting question, but probably not one where you will find a definitive answer. In particular, if the tree is within the airspace and poses a danger, property ownership of the tree may not be the sole determining factor for who is responsible for it. Any answer would probably come from the case law, not statute, and there may not even be a definitive answer.
Q. can a life insurance beneficiary payout be contested by family if the insured suffered from a mental illness (bipolar)?
A: It would be very difficult to prove that a beneficiary designation was changed due to mental capacity or undue influence. Basically, whichever beneficiary is on the policy is unlikely to be changed after death. A lawyer would need to investigate the facts and case law for a more specific answer.
Q. I am 13 years old,am I allowed to go to court to support my family member?
A: Anyone is allowed in a courtroom. It is open to the public, with certain very limited exceptions. I'm not sure I understand your question.
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Websites & Blogs
Website
New England Tree Law - Timber Trespass Lawyer
Website
Firm profile
Blog
Nashua New Hampshire personal injury blog
Contact & Map
Welts, White & Fontaine, PC
29 Factory Street
Nashua, NH 03061
Telephone: (603) 883-0797
Welts, White & Fontaine, PC
Milford, NH, USA
Telephone: (603) 883-0797