Pastori Krans, PLLC

Pastori | Krans is proud to share that Best Lawyers® named Attorney Terri Pastori the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” in two practice areas: Employment Law – Individuals and Litigation – Labor and Employment for the metropolitan area of Concord, NH. This accolade is for lawyers who receive the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. Only one lawyer is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for a specialty and metropolitan location per edition. Congratulations Terri!

Pastori | Krans is proud to have four of its lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and one lawyer recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2025 editions. Congratulations to Attorneys Terri Pastori, Heather Krans, Ashley Taylor, Beth Deragon, and Kathleen Davidson.

The team at Pastori | Krans had a fantastic annual summer outing on Lake Winnipesaukee, enjoying a tiki hut boat for some team bonding. The weather was perfect, offering beautiful views and a refreshing dip. Highly recommend Tiki Hut Boats of NH for your next outing - we're definitely doing it again!

Pastori | Krans is pleased to announce its inclusion in Business NH Magazine’s 2024 list of “Top Law Firms in NH.” The June issue of the magazine is devoted to profiling the largest NH law firms. This is Pastori | Krans fourth year being included in this issue. We appreciate the recognition!

Pastori Krans is a proud sponsor of the Dr. John Harvell Moody Golf Classic being held on October 3, 2024 at Stonebridge Country Club. All proceeds from the tournament directly support numerous local non-profits in the Derry area. Register today!

Are you interested in golfing or sponsoring our Dr. John H. Moody Memorial Golf Tournament? Click here to learn more: https://birdease.com/dvr

Pastori | Krans is excited to be a sponsor this year! Get your tickets now for what is going to be a fun evening of music and a silent auction!

Join us on Friday, July 19th at the Tupelo Music Hall for our 16th Annual CLM Concert & Silent Auction, featuring Hollywood Nights – The Bob Seger Experience!

Tickets are going FAST so don't delay: https://centerforlifemanagement.org/news-and-events/16th-annual-clm-benefit-concert-silent-auction-featuring-hollywood-nights/

Hollywood Nights is the definitive tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. This dynamic 9-piece ensemble from New Jersey captures the essence of Bob Seger's music with incredible accuracy. If you're a Bob Seger enthusiast, this is an event you can't afford to miss!
Tupelo Music Hall
Hollywood Nights

Thank you to our sponsors for helping to make this event happen!
Premier:
CGI Business Solutions
FEEDNH

Platinum:
M&T Bank
UnitedHealthcare

Gold:
Genoa Healthcare
Pastori Krans, PLLC
Pentucket Bank

Silver:
AAA Energy Service Co.
Enterprise Bank
Wisehart, Wimette & Associates
Sheehan Phinney
Betley Chevrolet

Bronze:
Derry Friendship Center
Goodnow Realty
Parkland Medical Center
USI Insurance Services
Trivantus
Salem Area Women's Club GFWC-New Hampshire

Pastori | Krans is proud to announce that Attorneys Meredith Lasna and Beth Deragon have been elected to the Board of Directors with the New Hampshire Women's Bar Association for the upcoming 2024-2026 term. Meredith has been elected as Treasurer and Beth has been elected as Public Service Committee Chair. Congratulations Meredith and Beth!

Attorney Terri Pastori was recently quoted in an article in the May issue of Business NH Magazine. Written by Scott Merrill, the article "Expedite Hiring or Lose out on Candidates" explains the current hiring market, how businesses are handling the hiring process, and how to keep valuable employees. The article can be read through the link below.

https://www.businessnhmagazine.com/article/expedite-hiring-or-lose-out-on-candidates

Congratulations to incoming Pastori | Krans associates, Samuel Greenberg and Sydney Reyes on their recent law school graduations! Sam graduated from the University of Michigan Law School and will be taking the New Hampshire Bar in July. He will join the firm this Fall. Sydney is a Daniel Webster Scholar from UNH – Franklin Pierce School of Law and was sworn into the NH Bar on May 18th. She will join the firm later in June. Please join us in congratulating them on their significant accomplishments!

Pastori | Krans is proud to be a sponsor at the Derry Homegrown Farm & Artisan Market! It runs every Wednesday through the summer, beginning next Wednesday, June 5th in downtown Derry from 3-7pm! They have a wide and diverse variety of healthy, locally grown produce, meats and eggs, freshly made foods and baked goods and beautifully crafted handmade goods for table and home. Make sure to check them out!

Pastori | Krans is excited to welcome Katie Chase to the team as its newest legal assistant! Katie has many years of experience in the legal industry, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise. In Katie's spare time she enjoys spending time with friends and family. She loves the outdoors and enjoys hikes and kayaking. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Katie!

Pastori | Krans is proud to announce that all seven of its attorneys were selected as 2024 New England Super Lawyers! Only 5% of attorneys in New England are selected as Super Lawyers, and 2.5% of attorneys in New England are selected as Rising Stars. Congratulations on their well-deserved recognitions!

In this installment of P | K Tuned-In, Attorney Beth Deragon provides an update on the U.S. Department of Labor's increase to the salary threshold for exempt employees.

Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees Increased: Will Your Exempt Employees Meet the Threshold? — Pastori | Krans Attorneys at Law As discussed more fully in our November 14, 2023, Employer Alert ( Employer Alert ), the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) proposed a final rule that would increase the salary required for certain exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including the administrative, executive, and profe

In this installment of P | K Tuned-In, Attorney Beth Deragon provides insight on the FTC ban on non-competes and what businesses can do.

https://www.pastorikrans.com/blog/understanding-the-ftc-ban-on-non-competes

Attorneys Beth Deragon and Kathleen Davidson had an article recently published in the NH Bar News April 2024 edition, discussing the impact of the McLaren decision on severance agreements. A little over a year ago, the NLRB issued a ruling that certain common confidentiality clauses and non-disparagement provisions violated employees’ rights to engage in concerted activity. Concerted activity is a fancy way of saying discussing workplace conditions and pay, such as when employees decide to unionize. This decision left a lot of uncertainty in the employment bar. Beth and Kathleen shared their experiences in the past year and what they have seen employers do in response to McLaren.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60fed6079193fd02546bd359/t/66213f565cc18b299687831c/1713454947663/NH+Bar+News+April+2024

Pastori | Krans is proud to announce that Attorney Heather Krans has been named one of the “New Hampshire 200” by NH Business Review. First published in 2020, the “New Hampshire 200” list aims to select “the 200 most influential people in New Hampshire’s private sector.” Recognized as an influential business leader in the Granite State, Heather’s dedication and expertise shine through her work. In the article, Heather shares that her biggest challenge has been “learning to manage a law firm while simultaneously maintaining an active litigation practice. In other words, wearing both a ‘law hat’ and a ‘business hat.’” Congratulations to Heather, and all the other recipients, on this well-deserved recognition!

The office of Pastori | Krans will be closed today, April 8th, for the firm's annual Wellness Day. Today provides their employees an opportunity to unwind and recharge. The firm will reopen on Tuesday, April 9th.

Happy St. Patrick's Day (weekend) from our team to yours! May your day be filled with luck, laughter, and plenty of green.

Pastori | Krans is a proud sponsor at the 2nd Annual International Day of Women Judges event put on by the New Hampshire Bar Association on March 7, 2024. Attendees will meet and hear from former Afghan Judge Geeti Roeen about women's rights and upholding the rule of law in Afghanistan, as well as her family's harrowing escape from the Taliban and resettlement to Manchester, NH. For more information and to register for the event, click below.

2nd Annual International Day of Women Judges Event:

Attorney Terri Pastori is thrilled to be a panelist at the upcoming New Hampshire Bar Association’s Employment Law 101 seminar on March 6, 2024. The program will cover a wide range of topics that span the life-cycle of an employee, from issues that arise with interviewing and hiring to termination and unemployment concerns. Terri and Attorney Brooke Shilo from Upton & Hatfield will speak on Case Selection to Trial from the Plaintiff and Defense Perspectives. This annual CLE is a great opportunity for general practitioners, corporate attorneys, in-house counsel, and employment law practitioners to pick up new practice tips. To learn more and register, click below.
https://nhbar.inreachce.com/Details/Information/a40dd3aa-d74f-491c-a06c-5db6ab19f706

Pastori | Krans was a proud sponsor at the New Hampshire Women's Bar Association event "Balancing the Scales: Judicial Excellence in Gender Equality" honoring recently retired New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice Gary E. Hicks which was held on Wednesday. Attorney Heather E. Krans joined Justice Hicks in a lively "fireside chat" - style conversation about his time in the New Hampshire Bar, his experiences on the bench, and his dedication to gender equality in the legal profession.

On February 9, 2024, Pastori | Krans was a sponsor for the annual Gender Equality Breakfast which Attorney Meredith M. Lasna helped organize. This breakfast has become a must-attend event for attorneys working in all areas of the law. This year's speaker was Dr. Colene Arnold, a local gynecologist, who discussed the unique health challenges that many women encounter throughout their legal careers, focusing on raising awareness to help promote a more equitable and inclusive working environment within the legal profession.

Attorney Terri Pastori is excited to join Matt McGrath and Ashley Wiles of Systems Engineering to discuss chaperoning artificial intelligence in the workplace at an event hosted by Seacoast Human Resources Association (SHRA) on February 13, 2024. Terri’s discussion will focus on the legal consequences surrounding AI, and Matt and Ashley will speak on the technical aspects of having employees use AI, including sound workplace use policies. The SHRA event will take place at Grill 28 in Portsmouth on February 13th from 7:30 am – 10:00am which will include breakfast. Non-members are welcome to join. More information including how to register can be found here: https://shranh.shrm.org/events/2024/02/chaperoning-ai-workplace

Pastori | Krans is excited to share that Attorney Robin Melone was featured in the January issue of the NH Bar News. The article is this month’s “Practitioner Profile” which discusses her past experiences as a public defender and a criminal attorney, along with what her future holds now that she has joined Pastori | Krans. The firm is so proud of Robin and all that she has accomplished.

Read the article here:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60fed6079193fd02546bd359/t/65a8454c3a985034adc3ed71/1705526605328/NH+Bar+News+-+January+2024.pdf

Pastori | Krans is hiring! Seeking a litigation associate to join its growing team! Email Britni Landry your resume - she can't wait to hear from you!

Pastori | Krans is proud to welcome Attorney Robin Melone to the firm. Robin’s practice areas will be focused on employment law, family law, civil litigtion, and Title IX and workplace investigations. Robin has been practicing since 2004, and is admitted in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. She received the 2020 Champion of Justice Award and the 2021 Marilla M. Ricker Award. Welcome to the team, Robin!

In this installment of P | K Tuned-In, Attorneys Beth Deragon and Ashley Taylor provide an employer alert regarding proposed changes to salary basis for exempt employees of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

https://www.pastorikrans.com/blog/employer-alert-proposed-change-to-salary-basis-for-exempt-employees-comment-period-closing

Pastori | Krans is proud to announce that it has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, regionally in 4 practice areas.

Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be considered for this milestone achievement, at least one lawyer in the law firm must be recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

The practice areas are: Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management, Family Law, and Litigation - Labor & Employment. All in which the firm was recognized as Tier 1 for the Concord area.

Happy Halloween from the team at Pastori | Krans! Team members participated and really went all out in the firm's annual Halloween costume contest. First place winner is the Jack O'Latern Scarecrow (Britni) and second place winner is Morticia Addams (Ashley)!

In this installment of P | K Tuned-In, Attorney Beth Deragon highlights the changes to the New Hampshire Tip Pooling/Tip Sharing Law - RSA 279.

Change to NH Tip Pooling/Tip Sharing Law - RSA 279 — Pastori | Krans Attorneys at Law If you are a NH business whose employees receive tips from customers, effective September 1, 2023, RSA 279:1, XII was amended to permit business to document the tip pooling or tip sharing agreement that was agreed upon, voluntarily, by its employees. Link to Text of Law . While employers we