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James P. Cowles
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Education
- Vermont Law School
- J.D. | Environmental Law, Land Use Law, Civil Rights
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- Honors: Moot Court Advisory Board (MCAB) 2007-2008; Winner: 2007 MCAB Competition; argued before Vermont Supreme Court; voted “Best Team” by the Vermont Supreme Court
- Activities: Member of the Vermont Law School Land Use Institute Research Group and Environmental Law Society
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- University of New Hampshire
- B.S. | Environmental Conservation: Policy and Management
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- Honors: Graduated magna cum laude; Academic Honors: freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year.
- Activities: Spent Fall, 2003 semester abroad developing new methods to monitor invasive species in Whakatiwai, New Zealand
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Professional Associations
- New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- New Hampshire Association for Justice
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- New Hampshire Bar Association - Board of Governors
- Carroll County Governor
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- Wolfeboro Area Recreation Association
- Board Member
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- Appalachian Mountain Teen Project
- Board Member
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- Carroll County Bar Association
- Secretary (2014); Vice President (2014-Present)
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- NHBA Leadership Academy
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Massachusetts
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- New Hampshire
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Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- DUI & DWI
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Additional Practice Area
- Civil Litigation
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