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Daniel J. Connolly, Esq.
Dan founded Connolly Law Offices (now Connolly & Rooney) in 1993 as a solo practice, concentrating in the areas of tax, trust, estate and business family succession planning for high net-worth clients. As the senior member of the firm, Dan continues to provide a full range of legal counsel to families, business entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations. He advises clients in business succession planning, particularly, purchasing and selling closely-held organizations, start-ups, family succession, tax and corporate restructuring. As a trust and estates lawyer, Dan represents his clients to thoughtfully create an estate plan tailored to their particular needs. With a mind for numbers, Dan also provides income, business and fiduciary tax advice and planning for clients and as a consultant to other legal practitioners who seek specialized assistance for their clients.
Dan began his legal career after he joined the Upper Valley law firm of Stebbins & Bradley, and then took a position with Sulloway, Hollis & Soden. Dan took a hiatus from the legal world to pursue an opportunity with Aavid Engineering, Inc. as a Senior Vice President for Administration and later Chief Financial Officer from 1985 until the business was sold in 1993. Dan returned to the practice of law with Connolly Law Offices (originally in Concord, and since 2002, in New London and of counsel for the law firm of Cooper & Wade in West Lebanon, NH).
During his career, Dan has served as a member of the Board of Governors of the New Hampshire Bar Association, two terms on the Board of Examiners, as well as on numerous Bar Association Committees, including the Continuing Legal Education, Unauthorized Practice of Law, and the Law Related Education. Over the years he has chaired and participated in numerous Continuing Legal Education programs as a presenter and committee member.
Dan received his BA from Boston College in 1968 and his JD from Cornell University School of Law in 1972. Dan also served as the assistant sports information director at Dartmouth College, which began his life-long association with New Hampshire. Dan resides in Concord, N.H. with his wife, Jennifer and his cocker spaniel, Molly. Dan has three adult children and several grandchildren.
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Marissa A. Schuetz, Esq.
Marissa joined Connolly & Rooney in early 2017 as an associate attorney. Prior to joining Connolly & Rooney, Marissa worked for the State of New Hampshire, Site Evaluation Committee. Marissa also was an associate for a commercial real estate firm, where she gained experience in real estate transactions and closings.
Marissa began her legal career as a legal assistant for a law firm in Bedford, New Hampshire. While working as a legal assistant, Marissa realized that she had a passion for the law and decided to attend law school. She attended University of New Hampshire School of Law and received her J.D. in 2014.
While at UNH Law, Marissa interned with the NH Attorney General’s Office and NH Department of Environmental Services. She also participated in the Administrative Law clinic.
Marissa earned her Bachelor of Arts in the honors Sociology program at University at Albany, with a minor in chemistry. There she founded the Equestrian Club, and interned with the Albany Attorney General’s Office. She was also an active member of the pep and concert bands.
Marissa is a member of the Trust & Estate Section of the New Hampshire Bar Association, as well as the Environmental Law Section.
A New Hampshire native, Marissa lives with her husband and young daughters in Dunbarton. She enjoys knitting and spending time with her family and friends.
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Lucy S. Rooney
Lucy focuses her practice in the areas of estate and trust planning, probate and trust administration, elder law and transactional business planning. She joined Connolly Law Offices after receiving her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of New Hampshire School of Law in 2013 (formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center), and became a Member and principal of the firm in 2017.
While at UNH Law, Lucy served as a judicial intern to Senior Associate Justice Gary E. Hicks of the New Hampshire Supreme Court. She was the recipient of the Simoneau Family Fellowship, which supported her internship with the Disabilities Rights Center in Concord, N.H., where she was involved in legal research and writing in various areas of the law. Lucy also served as a Teaching Assistant for the Legal Writing Program at UNH Law.
Prior to attending law school, Lucy earned her Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, in the honors history program at St. Lawrence University, with a minor in Spanish. She spent a semester studying abroad in London, U.K., where she interned as a law clerk with Hodge Jones & Allen LLP in the family law department.
Lucy is admitted to practice law in both New Hampshire and Vermont and is a member of the bar associations in both states.
Lucy currently serves on the New Hampshire Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Committee. Lucy is a member of the Trust & Estate Section of the New Hampshire Bar Association, as well as the Corporation, Banking & Business Law Section and the Taxation Section. Lucy is also a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and the New Hampshire chapter of NAELA.
Lucy lives in the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee region with her husband. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family and friends, and outdoor activities of all sorts.
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Lynn W. Walker
Lynn joined Connolly & Rooney in June 2014 as its Legal Assistant and Office Manager. Lynn provides a full range of legal support to the firms attorneys and staff, and also works closely with our clients to meet their needs. As Office Manager, Lynn ensures the office stays organized and that schedules run smoothly. Although new to the legal field, Lynn brings to the office a diverse background and broad range of work experience, which makes her a strong asset for the firm.
Lynn spent 18 years managing Jesseman Associates, PC, a small civil engineering firm located in New London, New Hampshire. In that position she provided full support to a staff of three engineers and assistants, as well as the President of the company.
Lynn has resided in Wilmot, N.H. for the last 18 years and has held various positions within the Town government. Lynn is a former 4-term Zoning Board member for the Town of Wilmot, and is currently serving her second term as Supervisor of the Checklist for the Town of Wilmot.
Lynn enjoys gardening, kayaking, home projects and cooking and canning.
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