- Criminal DefenseThe Law Office of Attorney John Gillen concentrates mainly in litigation issues involving personal injury, criminal defense and business disputes, including real estate.
- DUI/DWIAttorney Gillen also represents clients in District Courts, Superior Courts, and Federal Courts who have been criminally charged with felonies and/or misdemeanors, including but not limited to, charges involving motor vehicle crimes (DWI / DUI), possession of controlled substances, and assault. Attorney Gillen is an active member of the New Hampshire Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Attorney Gillen is a former Essex Country Assistant District Attorney.
- Wrongful DeathLitigation includes personal injury claims, such as, wrongful death, automobile/motorcycle accidents, slip & fall, defective products, victims of sexual assault, ski accidents, and governmental wrongdoing. Attorney Gillen is a long time, active member of both the New Hampshire Association For Justice and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys. Attorney Gillen has been a long time Conciliator in the Essex County Superior Court and is on the list of approved Mediators for the Essex County Massachusetts Bar Association.
- Sex Crimes
- MisdemeanorsAll felonies and misdemeanors in all courts (District Courts,Superior Courts, Federal Courts in New Hampshire and Massachusetts)
- Assault
- Business Disputes
- Non-compete Agreement
- Premises Liability
- Personal InjuryMost personal injury cases can be handled on a contingency basis - that is, no fee unless there is a recovery. Some cases can allow a recovery for attorney fees on top of other sums that might be due. Other cases are handled on a straight hourly basis with a refundable retainer, due in advance.
- Foreclosure