There has been a number of comments at Town Council meetings recently of increasing legal fees. Below are the Town Legal fees for general legal service between October 2025 and March 2026
February 2026 – $24,206.00
January 2026 – $23,029.66
December 2025 – $18,666.00
November 2025 – $14,021.00
October 2025 – $34,759.00
February 2026
This document is a legal invoice from the law firm Sheehan Phinney addressed to the Town of Londonderry, New Hampshire. Dated March 12, 2026, the statement requests a total payment of $24,206.00 for professional services and associated costs incurred during February 2026. The detailed billing logs show that attorneys focused on personnel issues, such as military leave policies and anonymous complaints, as well as land use matters involving easements and property deeds. Additional tasks included attending town council meetings, conducting research on veteran benefits, and reviewing municipal contracts. The itemized summary lists contributions from several partners and associates billed at various hourly rates to address the town’s general legal requirements.
January 2026
This legal invoice from the firm Sheehan Phinney details $23,029.66 in charges billed to the Town of Londonderry for work performed in January 2026. The document outlines extensive professional services, including the investigation of anonymous complaints, the drafting of town policies, and legal research regarding veterans’ tax credits. Specific tasks involved managing labor unit modifications, reviewing warrant articles, and addressing various litigation matters such as the Rolling Meadows and Vigeant cases. Partners Elizabeth A. Bailey and Megan C. Carrier performed the majority of the 77.4 hours of recorded labor. Additionally, the statement includes reimbursable expenses for court filing fees, travel mileage, and digital research tools. Management of these issues required frequent video conferences and direct communication with Town Manager Shaun Mulholland.
December 2025
This invoice from the law firm Sheehan Phinney details legal fees and costs totaling $18,666.00 billed to the Town of Londonderry. The charges cover a wide array of professional services rendered throughout December 2025, primarily involving general municipal representation. Key activities documented include handling Right-to-Know requests, drafting purchasing policies, and addressing personnel matters involving internal investigations. The statement also accounts for legal research regarding special assessment districts and the nonprofit status of Old Home Day. Furthermore, the total balance includes $1,440.00 in publishing costs associated with the Londonderry Times.
November 2025
The provided document is a legal invoice from the law firm Sheehan Phinney addressed to the Town of Londonderry, New Hampshire. Issued in December 2025, the statement details $14,021.00 in charges for professional services and associated costs incurred during the previous month. The itemized breakdown covers various municipal legal matters, including Right-to-Know requests, property sales, and the drafting of PILOT agreements. Multiple attorneys and paralegals contributed to these tasks, performing activities such as charter amendment reviews, litigation filing, and land registry searches. The invoice concludes with payment instructions and a summary of the billable hours logged by each firm member.
October 2025
This document is a legal invoice from the law firm Sheehan Phinney addressed to the Town of Londonderry, covering professional services rendered through October 2025. The total amount due is $34,759.00, which includes over $33,000 in fees and $800 in research costs. The itemized billing logs detail extensive work on municipal matters, such as collective bargaining agreements, land use taxes, and easement terminations. Additional tasks involved addressing anonymous hotline complaints, researching accessory dwelling unit laws, and managing personnel issues. The invoice was formally approved and signed by Town Manager Shaun Mulholland in late November 2025.