Heather V. Menezes, Personal Injury Attorney in Manchester, New Hampshire
Over 21 years of legal practice · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratShaheen & Gordon, P.A.
Manchester, NH
Practicing personal injury in Manchester since 2005.
- 21+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Heather V. Menezes is a partner based in Manchester, NH. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Heather has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Manchester, NH
- Experience
- over 21 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury
- Handles Personal Injury matters from Manchester, NH.
- Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Heather V. Menezes: Heather V. Menezes is a partner based in Manchester, NH. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Heather has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Heather's practice areas in Manchester
Heather concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Heather handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Manchester, New Hampshire
Heather takes personal injury matters in Manchester, New Hampshire. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Heather agrees to represent you.
Biography
Heather V. Menezes, personal injury attorney serving Manchester
Heather V. Menezes is a partner based in Manchester, NH. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Heather has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Heather works from Manchester, New Hampshire and takes on personal injury matters across the region.
Heather represents injured individuals in a wide array of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, bicycle accidents, uninsured and underinsured motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, and vaccine injury cases.
Heather understands the multitude of issues facing injured clients, whether the injury occurred from someone else’s negligence, from a vaccine, or at work. She approaches each case with compassion and diligence. Your problem is her problem. Heather has extensive experience fighting for her clients in New Hampshire’s state and federal trial courts, the New Hampshire Department of Labor, and the New Hampshire Supreme Court. She is admitted to the United States Court of Federal Claims and represents individuals injured by vaccines in the highly specialized Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
Publications
The Apportionment Distortion, New Hampshire Trial Bar News, 2019.
An Overview of Recent New Hampshire Supreme Court Immunity Decisions, New Hampshire Trial Bar News, 2017.
Tips for Finding and Vetting an Expert Witness, The Woman Advocate, August 2017 (with Kate Mahan).
Vaccine Injury Claims: National Program Offers Relief for Clients, New Hampshire Bar News, August 2016.
The Admissibility and Use of Cell Phone Records at Trial, New Hampshire Trial Bar News, 2015.
Using the Common Plan and Design Exception in RSA 507:7-e, I (c) to Preclude Apportionment, New Hampshire Trial Bar News, 2015.
Child Hit by Drunk Driver on Street is an Occupant of his School Bus for Underinsured Motorist Coverage Purposes, New Hampshire Bar Journal, 2014.
Plaintiff’s Verdict Following Admission of Medical Malpractice Screening Panel Findings at Trial, New Hampshire Bar News, August 2013.
Discovery of Non-Party Inmate Records in Federal Court, New Hampshire Trial Bar News, 2011.
Admission of Medical Screening Panel Findings Unconstitutional, New Hampshire Trial Bar News, 2010.
Understanding New Hampshire’s Rule 4.2 As Applied to Corporate Litigants: An Explanation and Suggestions for Improvement, Pierce Law Review, 2004.
Heather's approach to personal injury cases
Heather represents injured individuals in a wide array of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, bicycle accidents, uninsured and underinsured motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, and vaccine injury cases. Heather understands the multitude of issues facing injured clients, whether the injury occurred from someone else’s…
The kind of cases Heather takes
Heather reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Manchester and the surrounding New Hampshire area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Heather studied and practices
University of New Hampshire School of Law
J.D. · 2005
Providence College
B.A. English · 1999
Jurisdictions
Heather's state bar admissions
New Hampshire U.S. D
2005 · ACTIVE
Heather studied at J.D. in University of New Hampshire School of Law and B.A. English in Providence College.
Law school and academic background
Heather completed J.D. in University of New Hampshire School of Law and B.A. English in Providence College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Heather runs in New Hampshire is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Heather's legal honors and published work
Heather has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Affiliations
Heather's professional memberships and bar associations
New Hampshire Bar Association New Hampshire Women's Bar Association New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association New Hampshire Association for Justice
membership
Locations
Heather V. Menezes's office in Manchester
Heather's primary office is at 1155 Elm Street, Suite 300, Manchester, NH, 03101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Heather V. Menezes — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Heather. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing personal injury attorneys in Manchester.
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How to hire Heather V. Menezes — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Heather usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Heather charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Heather's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Heather will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Manchester, New Hampshire
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Heather
Heather discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Heather confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Heather's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Heather V. Menezes
How much does it cost to hire Heather for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Heather walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Heather offer a free consultation?
Heather charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Heather's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Heather's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in New Hampshire typically take?
Simple personal injury 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. Heather gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Heather take my case if I'm outside Manchester?
Heather 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 — Heather 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 Heather?
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. Heather will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Heather accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Heather's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Manchester, Concord and Portsmouth in New Hampshire
Heather handles personal injury matters throughout New Hampshire. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.
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