Elizabeth M. Leonard at a glance
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- Superior Court Justice
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Elizabeth M. Leonard
Superior Court Justice · New Hampshire Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Associate Justice of the New Hampshire Superior Court, appointed by Governor Chris Sununu on April 20, 2021, with prior service on the New Hampshire Circuit Court since 2014
- Attorney and partner at McDowell & Osburn; earlier practice at Wiggin & Nourie
Education
- Undergraduate degree — University of Vermont
- Elizabeth M. Leonard attended the University of Vermont and Franklin Pierce Law Center.
Additional information
- Governor Hassan’s 2013 nomination release describes her earlier litigation experience.
- Private practice serving businesses, individuals and families.
- In private practice, Leonard secured a $45.5 million jury verdict for eleven heavy truck dealers in a breach of contract case against Ford Motor Company.
- Gubernatorial nomination with Executive Council confirmation
- Before her judicial career, she practiced at Wiggin & Nourie and McDowell & Osburn, including as a partner.
- She has also handled high-profile personal injury cases, including one of the largest jury verdicts in Merrimack County Superior Court
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
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-27Sources
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Biography sources checked August 8, 2026.
New Hampshire Judicial Branch official judicial roster
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View New Hampshire Judicial Branch official judicial roster ↗New Hampshire Judicial Branch Guidelines for Use of Cameras and Audio Equipment
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View New Hampshire Judicial Branch Guidelines for Use of Cameras and Audio Equipment ↗Governor Hassan judicial nomination release reproduced by Patch
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View Governor Hassan judicial nomination release reproduced by Patch ↗New Hampshire Judicial Branch
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