Everard Enos Hatch, Civil Rights Attorney in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Everard concentrates on civil rights, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Everard handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Civil Rights

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• Litigation

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• Personal Injury

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Everard's primary office is at 1 New Hampshire Ave., Suite 200, Portsmouth, NH, 03801. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Everard usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Everard discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Everard for a civil rights case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Everard walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Everard offer a free consultation?

  Everard charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Everard's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Everard's current terms during booking.

• How long do civil rights cases in New Hampshire typically take?

  Simple civil rights matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Everard gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Everard take my case if I'm outside Portsmouth?

  Everard is licensed in New Hampshire. Matters governed by New Hampshire law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Everard will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Everard?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Everard will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Everard accepting new civil rights clients right now?

  Everard's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.