Craig S. Donais

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Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, PLLC

Craig S. Donais

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Meet the attorney

Licensed in

New Hampshire

Practice areas

Business, Estate Planning, Family & Personal

Years of Experience

27 years of legal experience, practicing since 1997.

About

Hi, I’m Craig. I’ve been told by clients that I do a great job explaining the law, legal options, and possible outcomes to clients so they know what to expect.

I represent clients in New Hampshire in a variety of business, real estate, and estate planning matters, including business formation, transactions, negotiating contracts, estate planning, real estate, and litigation in these areas. I’ve worked as an attorney in the public sector, and in other firms, so I bring an understanding of these areas to my current practice.

I’ve learned that technical knowledge and competency is important as an attorney.  Understanding clients and their needs is equally, if not more, important.

I’ve had a number of proud career moments, and they’ve all had a common element – seeing a client’s satisfaction in an outcome where I was able to either assist in achieving that outcome, or in communicating a range of outcomes so the client knew what to expect.

My clients value my services due to my practical approach to solving their problems.  In my spare time, I enjoy working with a variety of community organizations and nonprofits.

Why practice law

I chose to practice law to help individual and business clients achieve their desired outcomes, which involves understanding their motivations, desired outcomes, and what can be achieved under those circumstances.

Fun fact

My client base is diverse, including campgrounds, restaurants, technology companies, and car dealerships.

Professional background

Education

  • Suffolk University Law School
    J.D., cum laude, in Law, 1996
  • University of Massachusetts Amherst
    B.A., magna cum laude, in Political Science, 1992

Experience

  • Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, PLLC Referral Attorney
    2012-Present
  • Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, PLLC Of Counsel
    2012-2013
  • Donais Law Offices, PLLC Managing Attorney
    2009-2019
  • Getman, Stacey, Schulthess & Steere, PA Associate Attorney
    2005-2007
  • New Hampshire Office of the Attorney General Assistant Attorney General
    1999-2005
  • New Hampshire Supreme Court Judicial Law Clerk
    1997-1999

Associations

  • Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America Council Commissioner, Executive Board, National Council Representative
    2001-Present
  • Manchester Historic Association Trustee
    2010-Present
  • Queen City Rotary Member
    2005-Present
  • City of Manchester, New Hampshire, Personnel Appeals Board Member
    2007-Present
  • New Hampshire Bar Association Member
    1997-Present
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