Brett Allard, Esq.
Brett focuses his practice on real estate and land use law. He advises clients in all aspects of land planning, zoning, and real estate development matters, helping them navigate through the maze of local, state, and federal permitting. He is well-versed in handling all types of development projects, from basic lot line adjustments to large complex residential subdivisions, commercial projects, mixed use planned unit developments, and roadway issues. Brett previously worked with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Wetlands Bureau, and has extensive experience representing clients in both residential and commercial lakefront and shoreland development projects. He frequently represents clients before local zoning boards, planning boards, and other municipal bodies in connection with real estate development matters.
Brett also assists clients in real estate litigation cases, landlord tenant matters, and residential and commercial transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing.
Brett graduated from the University of New Hampshire School of Law as a member of its highly acclaimed Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program.
When Brett isn’t working, he enjoys spending his free time playing golf, hockey, snowboarding, and traveling.
Brett can be reached at brett@salaw-nh.com.
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Education & Bar Memberships
JD, University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law (Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program)
BS, Plymouth State University
NH Bar Association
NH Bar Association, Real Property Law Section
US District Court, District of NH
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Community Involvement
NH Land Surveyors Association, Member and Frequent Speaker
Hoffman Haas Fellow (NH Center for Nonprofits)
Granite VNA f/k/a Concord Regional VNA (Former Board Member)
Belknap Mill (Former Board Member)
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Awards
Best Lawyers in America (2024) Land Use & Zoning Law, Real Estate Law, Environmental Law (Ones to Watch)
Best Lawyers in America (2023) Land Use & Zoning Law, Real Estate Law, Environmental Law (Ones to Watch)
Best Lawyers in America (2022) Land Use & Zoning Law, Real Estate Law (Ones to Watch)
Best Lawyers in America (2021) Land Use & Zoning Law, Real Estate Law (Ones to Watch)
Super Lawyers Rising Star (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) Real Estate Law
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Areas of Practice