Overview
Since 1959, we have been advising privately-held business, charitable organizations, and individuals on a range of legal issues. Our attorneys focus their practices in the following areas: Business Real Estate Trusts and Estates Tax Litigation Our clients often face interlaced legal, business, and family issues. So that we can more effectively address those issues, we regularly work in teams, and we work collaboratively with our clients’ accountants and other advisors. We strive to provide high-caliber, practical legal advice that our clients value and appreciate. Our success in helping our clients flows directly from the caliber and character of the attorneys and other members of our team. We share a high standard for professionalism and enjoy a collegial environment in which we work with one another to advise our clients more effectively.
Our attorneys have experience in the key areas of law affecting privately-held businesses and their owners. As we serve our clients’ complex needs, we regularly work in teams, drawing talent and experience from different practice areas so that we can provide thoughtful, comprehensive advice.
Our attorneys have experience in the key areas of law affecting privately-held businesses and their owners. As we serve our clients’ complex needs, we regularly work in teams, drawing talent and experience from different practice areas so that we can provide thoughtful, comprehensive advice.
Rankings
Regional
Concord
Tier
1
Concord
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)Tier
1
Concord
Commercial Transactions / UCC LawTier
1
Concord
Land Use and Zoning LawTier
1
Concord
Real Estate LawTier
2
Concord
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses LawTier
2
Concord
Commercial Finance LawSelect Clients
Hannaford Brothers Home Depot U.S.A. Konover Development Corporation Local Government Center, Inc. Merrimack County Savings Bank MGP Papier, Inc. N.H. Soft Drink Association Pacific Group, LLC Red River Computer Co., Inc. Ross Express Salem Radiology TD Bank Tender Corporation The Hodges Companies Webster Land Corporation
Rankings
Regional
Concord
Tier
1
Concord
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)Tier
1
Concord
Commercial Transactions / UCC LawTier
1
Concord
Land Use and Zoning LawTier
1
Concord
Real Estate LawTier
2
Concord
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses LawTier
2
Concord
Commercial Finance LawTier
2
Concord
Commercial LitigationTier
2
Concord
Corporate LawTier
2
Concord
Litigation - Real EstateTier
2
Concord
Workers' Compensation Law - ClaimantsTier
3
Concord
Litigation - Trusts and EstatesPractice Areas
Cleveland, Waters and Bass PA has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 11 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Commercial Finance Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
- Corporate Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Real Estate Law
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Cleveland, Waters and Bass PA proudly has 6 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Offices & Contacts
Concord, NH
2 Capital Plaza, Fifth Floor
Concord, NH 03301
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Dover, NH
466 Central Avenue
Dover, NH 03820
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Haverhill, MA
21 Wingate Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
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New London, NH
280 Main Street
New London, NH 03257
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