David A. Anderson at a glance
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- Superior Court Justice
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David A. Anderson
Superior Court Justice · New Hampshire Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court, serving since January 31, 2014, and is currently assigned to the business and commercial dispute docket
- Partner-in-charge, Pierce Atwood LLP, Portsmouth office; 2009-2013
- Law clerk to Melvin Brunetti; attorney at Foley Hoag and Pierce Atwood
- Law clerk to Judge Melvin Brunetti, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- Prosecutor in law-firm placement program, Norfolk County District Attorney's Office
- Law Clerk: Judge Melvin T. Brunetti, U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
Education
- Bachelor's degree — Yale University
- David A. Anderson attended Yale University and Boston College Law School.
Additional information
- He was nominated to the Superior Court in 2013.
- Portsmouth office leader, 2009–2013.
- Commercial litigator, Pierce Atwood LLP; 2001-2013
- Tried criminal jury cases.
- McLane Middleton — profile of his judicial role and professional background
- Gubernatorial nomination with Executive Council confirmation
- Known for his work in business and commercial dispute resolution within the Superior Court.
- One of the active justices on the New Hampshire Superior Court, as listed by the New Hampshire Judicial Branch.
- Recognized for handling business and commercial litigation cases
- His earlier career included a clerkship for federal appellate judge Melvin Brunetti, work at Foley Hoag, and practice at Pierce Atwood, where he led the Portsmouth office.
- He has also been involved in public legal education events, such as roundtable discussions on trends in New Hampshire business litigation
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Electronic Devices And Media
Statewide
New Hampshire's published statewide guidance requires presiding-judge approval before still or video equipment may be used in a courtroom, and the presiding judge retains discretion over recording devices.
The form must be approved by the presiding judge before that individual or organization will be permitted to use still or video equipment in the courtroom.New Hampshire Judicial Branch Guidelines for Use of Cameras and Audio Equipment ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
New Hampshire Judicial Branch Guidelines for Use of Cameras and Audio Equipment
New Hampshire Superior Court
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New Hampshire Judicial Branch official judicial roster
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