Susan A. Manchester

Susan A. Manchester

Sheehan Phinney

Zoning, Planning & Land Use Lawyers in Manchester, NH in Manchester, NH

Manchester, NH603-215-5659
Zoning, Planning & Land UseCondominiumsWorkouts Foreclosures & Loan PurchasesCorporateDevelopment & Construction

About Susan A. Manchester

Sue conducts an active commercial real estate and lending practice. She represents developers before land use bodies and analyzes complex title issues from a technical, as well as practical, viewpoint. She has specialized knowledge in condominium law. In addition, she represents regional and national commercial lenders. Awards and Honors Honors America’s Leading Business Lawyers, 2004 - Present Best Lawyers in America® 2016 and 2013 Manchester Lawyer of the Year, Real Estate Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law 2023 David P. Goodwin Outstanding Neighbor Award, NeighborWorks Southern NH 2020 Visionary Award, 2020 VisionQuest 2017 Good Samaritan Award, Pastoral Counseling Services 2016 David P. Goodwin - Good Neighbor Award 2014 Hope Award, Granite Pathways 2011 Sheehan Phinney Kimon S. Zachos Pro Bono Achievement Award Chambers USA, Real Estate; Land Use New England Super Lawyer®, Real Estate Law 2008 YWCA's Susan B. Anthony Award Other Sources of Feedback About Susan A. Manchester Included on the 2025New England Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 New England Super Lawyers list 2023 New England Super Lawyers list 2022 New England Super Lawyers list 2021 New England Super Lawyers list 2020 New England Super Lawyers list 2019 New England Super Lawyers list 2018 New England Super Lawyers list 2017 New England Super Lawyers list 2016 New England Super Lawyers list 2015 New England Super Lawyers list 2014 New England Super Lawyers list 2013 New England Super Lawyers list 2012 New England Super Lawyers list 2011 New England Super Lawyers list 2010 New England Super Lawyers list 2009 New England Super Lawyers list 2008 New England Super Lawyers list 2007 New England Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts
  • J.D.

Non Legal Education

  • Brown University
  • B.A.
  • Honors: magna cum laude

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Shareholder

Classes and Seminars

  • Periodic speaker at CLE’s conducted by title insurance companies

Pro Bono Activities

  • Community Impact Committee for Manchester/Derry/Salem Granite United Way
  • New Hampshire Bar Foundation, Board Member
  • Former Chair of Trustees, Christian Education Clerk and Church School Superintendent for Amherst Congregational Church
  • Manchester Rotary Club, President and Board Member
  • Immediate Past Chair and Current Member of the Board of Directors, NH Association for the Blind
  • Amherst Land Trust, Former Board Member
  • Representative Clients
  • Represent landlord in various build to suit facilities at Pease International Trade port.
  • Represent developer of hotel to be constructed in historic mill yard district in Manchester, NH.
  • Represent developer of 132 affordable housing units in Lunenburg, MA.
  • Represent developer of 28 units of affordable housing in Amherst, NH.
  • Represent developer of 78 units of affordable housing in Londonerry, NH.
  • Represent NH lender in $20 million mixed use construction loan in Manchester, NH.
  • Represent developers of Lake Sunapee ski resort in lease negotiations with the state of NH.
  • Represent developer of 33 units of affordable housing in Londonderry, NH.

Published Works

Articles

  • Business Investment in the Community: Great Return. An Update on United Way Campaign
  • Chambers and Partners Real Estate Litigation: NH Trends and Developments
  • NH Legal Perspective: Commercial leasing – A tenant’s perspective
  • Proposed Changes to Transfer Tax Raise Questions

Bar Admissions

  • New Hampshire, 1980
  • U.S. District Court District of New Hampshire, 1980

Other Affiliations

  • New Hampshire Bar Association
  • New York Bar Association
  • State of New Hampshire Federal Bar
  • American College of Real Estate Lawyers

Attorney Details

Full NameSusan A. Manchester
FirmSheehan Phinney
Address1000 Elm Street, 17th Floor, Manchester, NH 03101
Phone603-215-5659
Phone603-627-8121
Websitewww.sheehan.com
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