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James J. Tenn Jr. - Manchester, NH

16 High St.#3 Manchester, NH 03101

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Updated: 04/22/2022

Manchester Personal Injury - Plaintiff Lawyer

Overview

James J. Tenn, Jr. is a trial lawyer, whose practice includes personal injury, criminal defense matters, parenting disputes over children, and divorce in New Hampshire.

Jim is a member of the Best Lawyers in America, one of the oldest and most respected peer-review publications. Jim is also included in Super Lawyers, a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Jim has been recognized by New Hampshire Magazine as a top lawyer and as an ideal attorney.

Jim is a life-long resident of New Hampshire and is a proud graduate of Manchester Central High School. Jim is the immediate past President of the New Hampshire Bar Association. Jim is an active member of the New Hampshire, Manchester, and American Bar Associations. Jim currently serves on the Manchester Bar Association Executive Committee. Jim has also served the New Hampshire Bar Association as Vice-Chair; Governor-At-Large; Hillsborough County Governor; and has served as the Vice-Chair of the New Hampshire Bar Association Pro Bono Policy Advisory Board. Jim is also active in the New Hampshire Bar Foundation and continues to serve as Chair of the Foundation Development Committee.

Jim has received numerous awards. In January, 2000, Jim was recognized by the New Hampshire Bar Foundation and was presented the prestigious Robert E. Kirby award for demonstrating traits of civility, courtesy, perspective and excellent advocacy in the practice of law. In 2001, Jim was recognized by the New Hampshire Bar Association for distinguished pro bono service. Jim has also received recognition as 40 Under Forty in New Hampshire.

Jim is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He is also admitted in the United States Supreme Court. Jim received his J.D. from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in 1991. He graduated from Boston College, Suma Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

Among Jim's many civic and charitable activities, he is the past chairman of the Keyspan Youth Leadership Program. Jim is also the past Chair of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce Leadership Alumni Association. Jim has served on the advisory board of the Manchester Community Television. Jim is an active supporter of the Manchester Monarchs.

About James J. Tenn Jr.

Practice Areas

  • Personal Injury - Plaintiff
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Domestic Relations

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Lawyer

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • New Hampshire, 1991
  • Massachusetts, 1992
  • U.S. District Court District of New Hampshire, 1999
  • U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 1999
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit, 1999
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1999

Other Affiliations

  • New Hampshire Bar Association (Board of Governors)
  • New Hampshire Bar Association (Vice Chair of Pro Bono Policy Advisory Board)
  • New Hampshire Bar Association (Steering Committee Member Campaign for Legal Services)
  • Manchester Bar Association, 2000 (Past President)
  • Manchester Bar Association (Member Executive Committee)
  • New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
  • New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
  • Daniel Webster American Inn of Court (Member)
  • Daniel Webster American Inn of Court (Past Program Co-Chair)
  • American Bar Association (Member)
  • New Hampshire Bar Association (Member)
  • Manchester Bar Association (Member)
  • New Hampshire Bar Association (Vice-Chair)
  • New Hampshire Bar Association (Governor-At-Large)
  • New Hampshire Bar Association (Hillsborough County Governor)
  • New Hampshire Bar Association (President)

Education

  • Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, District of Columbia, 1991
    J.D.
    Honors: National Trials Team, 1991
  • Boston College, Boston, Massachusetts, 1988
    B.A., Bachelor of Arts
    Honors: summa cum laude
    Major: Political Science
  • Manchester Central High School

Pro Bono Activities

  • New Hampshire Bar Foundation, Board of Governors, Development Committee, Chair
  • Keyspan Youth Leadership, Program Chairman
  • Manchester Chamber of Commerce Foundation Board
  • Manchester Community Television, Program Chairman
  • St. Catherine's Church, Parishioner
  • New Hampshire Bar Foundation
  • Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Alumni Association, Chair
  • Manchester Community Television, Advisory Board

Achievements

Other Sources of Feedback About James J. Tenn Jr.

Included on the 2025 New England Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 2024 New England Super Lawyers list
  • 2023 New England Super Lawyers list
  • 2022 New England Super Lawyers list
  • 2021 New England Super Lawyers list
  • 2020 New England Super Lawyers list
  • 2019 New England Super Lawyers list
  • 2018 New England Super Lawyers list
  • 2017 New England Super Lawyers list
  • 2016 New England Super Lawyers list
  • 2015 New England Super Lawyers list
  • 2014 New England Super Lawyers list
  • 2013 New England Super Lawyers list
  • 2012 New England Super Lawyers list
  • 2011 New England Super Lawyers list
  • 2010 New England Super Lawyers list

View the profile for James J. Tenn Jr. on Super Lawyers

Honors

  • New Hampshire Bar Association Pro Bono Award, 2001 - Present
  • New Hampshire Bar Foundation, Robert E. Kirby Award, 2000 - Present
  • Top 40 Under 40, Manchester Union Leader, 2001 - Present
  • Super Lawyer, 2010 - Present
  • Best Lawyers in America, 2010 - Present
  • Top Lawyer & Ideal Attorney, New Hampshire Magazine

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Address

16 High St.#3 Manchester, NH 03101

Fax

  • 603-644-0345

Accepts Credit Cards

Yes

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