Matt Benson - Manchester, NH
Attorney at Sheehan Phinney
Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors’ Rights Lawyers in Manchester, NH
1000 Elm Street 17th Floor Manchester, NH 03101
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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30
Years
Experience
Manchester Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors’ Rights Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors’ Rights
- Business Litigation
- Corporate
- Environment & Energy
- Healthcare
- Estate Planning & Probate
- Intellectual Property
- Labor & Employment
- Real Estate & Development
- Divorce & Family Law
- Data Privacy & Security
- Accidents & Injuries
- Medical Malpractice
Attorney Information
Overview
Matt is a Shareholder in the Corporate Department at Sheehan Phinney. Previously with Cook Little, he advises his business clients on a variety of legal and business issues. Matt represents entrepreneurs of all types and at all stages of their businesses, from start-up to exit.
In his work with start-ups and other privately held companies, Matt has counseled his clients on a variety of corporate matters, including entity formation, obtaining angel round financing, venture capital or other debt and/or equity financing, executive and employee compensation, contract issues, equity ownership matters, and exit strategy issues. He also advises his technology-related companies on a wide range of matters specific to them, including software licensing, licensing of intellectual property, and website development matters.
Matt also advises doctors, dentists, and other healthcare professionals on a variety of matters, including ownership issues, the buying and selling of medical practices, and negotiating employment and other contracts with hospitals.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- NH Magazine 2023 Top Lawyer, Corporate Law
- Martindale Hubbell, AV Peer Review Rated
- Chambers USA, Corporate/Commercial
- Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Manchester Lawyer of the Year, Corporate Law
- Best Lawyers of America ®, Corporate Law, Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law, Technology Law
- New England Super Lawyers®, Business/Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities and Corporate Finance
Other Sources of Feedback About Matt Benson
Included on the 2021 New England Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2020 New England Super Lawyers list
- 2019 New England Super Lawyers list
- 2018 New England Super Lawyers list
- 2017 New England Super Lawyers list
- 2009 New England Super Lawyers list
- 2008 New England Super Lawyers list
- 2007 New England Super Lawyers list
Current Employment Position(s)
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Shareholder
Published Works
Articles
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Funding Your Startup and Beyond: Navigating the Capital Maze (webinar)
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Succession Planning: Prepare for the Curveballs (webinar)
Bar Admissions
- New Hampshire
Other Affiliations
- New Hampshire Bar Association
- Board of Directors of the New Hampshire Tech Alliance (NHTA)
- Board of Directors of the New Hampshire Business Finance Authority
- Board of Directors of the National Finance Authority
- 2014 Graduate, Leadership New Hampshire
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Contact
1000 Elm Street
17th Floor
Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: 603-945-9922
Fax: 603-627-8121
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.sheehan.com/
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