Manchester Corporate Lawyer
Overview
Scott is a Shareholder in the Corporate Department at Sheehan Phinney. Previously with Cook Little, his clients rely on his advice and experience for business, commercial and corporate law matters, and merger and acquisition activity. Typical clients include small and medium sized privately held companies. Scott strives to understand the details of his clients’ business operations, so he can produce legal solutions that are practical and aligned with the clients’ concerns. The respected legal directory Chambers USA quotes clients who have said about Scott that he “is always prompt in his responses and creative in his solutions.” He strives to provide his clients with “win-win” solutions to help them achieve their business goals in a practical and cost-efficient manner. He takes a practical approach, and does not let legal principles eclipse the client’s business realties.
Almost every business strategy and transaction has tax implications. Scott advises clients on such implications to help them make the best decisions for their business. Scott’s expertise in the tax area was gained by obtaining a Masters of Law degree in taxation.
When he is not helping clients, Scott enjoys taking advantage of all the outdoor activities New Hampshire offers, mountain biking in the summer and skiing in the winter, and hiking year round. Scott is a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club 4000 Footer Club, working on his Winter 4000 Footers.
About Scott W. Ellison
Practice Areas
- Corporate
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Current Employment Position(s)
- Shareholder
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- New Hampshire, 1994
Other Affiliations
- New Hampshire Bar Association
Education
- University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, Connecticut, 1994
J.D. Juris Doctor
Honors: cum laude - Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts, 2000
Master of Laws in Taxation
Honors: Valedictorian - Dartmouth College, 1989
Bachelor of Arts
Past Positions
- International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C.
Pro Bono Activities
- Families in Transition: Board of Directors, 2016 - present; Chairman of the Board, January 2020 – December 2021
- Business and Industry Association of NH: Board of Directors, 2013 – present; Secretary, May 2014 – present
- Granite YMCA: Board of Directors, 2002 - 2010; Chairman of the Board, January 2007 - December 2009; Volunteer of the Year, December 2010
- Chester College: Board of Trustees, 2008 - 2014
- Manchester Development Corporation: Board of Directors, 2000 – 2006; Vice Chairman of the Board, 2005 – 2006
- Manchester Public Library: Board of Trustees, 2001 - 2003
- Messer Pond Protective Association: Board of Directors, 2013 – Present
- New London Outing Club/Recreation Department: Track Coach, Summers of 2018, 2019 and 2021; Assistant Coach, Summers of 2016 and 2017
Classes and Seminars
- "Business Slit-Ups: Issues Arising from Corporate and Partnership Fractures", NH Bar Association Seminar, March 14, 2008 - Present
- "Non-Competition Agreements" NH Society of CPA's Seminar, October 20, 2006 - Present
- "Drafting and Enforcing Non-Competition Agreements in New Hampshire" Lorman Seminar, April 5, 2006 - Present
- "The Ins and Outs of Buy-Sell Agreements", Seminar jointly sponsored with Savastano Insurance and Atlantic Management Company, March 21, 2006 - Present
- "Choice of Entity" NH Bar Association Seminar, November 2, 2005 - Present
- "Buying In or Cashing Out: Succession Planning for Closely Held Entities", NH Bar Association/NHSCPAs Seminar, November 12, 2004 - Present
- "Choice of Business Entity in NH: How to do it Right" NBI Seminar, November 10, 2004 - Present
- "Federal Income Tax Update", NH Bar Association/NHSCPAs Seminar, October 23, 2003 - Present
- "New Hampshire Corporation and Limited Liability Company Law and Practice", NH Bar Association Seminar, September 25, 2003 - Present
- "Choice of Business Entity in NH: How to do it Right" NBI Seminar, July 27, 2003 - Present
- "Capital Formation and Equity Planning for the Business Life Cycle", NH Bar Association Seminar, November 8, 2002 - Present
- "Reaching Critical Mass: Maximizing the Sale of Your Business", Amoskeag Small Business Incubator, April 17, 2002 - Present
- Guest lectured a Business Law class at Hesser College, January 26, 2002 - Present
- Keynote speaker at West High School National Honor Society Induction, November 27, 2001 - Present
- "Representing Start-up High Technology Companies", NH Bar Association Seminar, May 16, 2001 - Present
- "Managing the Challenges of Mergers and Acquisitions in a Competitive Global Environment", NH International Trade Association Trade Expo Seminar, September 13, 2000 - Present
- "LLCs - Pitfalls and Opportunities", NH Bar Association/NHSCPAs Seminar, November 1, 1999 - Present
- "Considerations in Buying or Selling a Business in New Hampshire" NBI Seminar, May 9, 1997 - Present
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About Scott W. Ellison
Honors
- Chambers USA, Corporate Law
- Best Lawyers in America®, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Commercial Transactions/UCC Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Tax Law
- Best Lawyers in America®, Lawyer of the Year, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses (2015, 2017, and 2023), Corporate Law (2019), Mergers and Acquisitions (2020), Commercial Transactions/UCC Law (2021, 2024), Tax Law (2022), Business Organizations
- New Hampshire Magazine Top Attorneys in New Hampshire, Corporate Law
- NH Union Leader 40 Under Forty Award
- New Hampshire Business and Industry Association “Above and Beyond” Award, 2008
- New Hampshire Editions Magazine, New Hampshire’s Legal Leaders: the Next Generation
Office Information
Address
1000 Elm Street17th Floor Manchester, NH 03101
Phone
Fax
- 603-627-8121
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Websites
Publication
Articles
- “Census Data May Trigger Attempts to Change Dealer Territory,” Dateline: NH (publication of the NH Automobile Dealers Association), May 2012
- “Noncompetition Covenants in the Brave New World of Social Media,” NH Bar News, December 16, 2011
- “The Devil is in the Details (Leasing is more than Just How Much Rent You Pay),” Business NH Magazine, October 2011
- “Getting Back to Business Basics,” NH Business Review, July 29-August 11, 2011
- “Managing the Risks of Using Independent Contractors,” Dateline: NH, June 2011
- “Preparing for the Death of a Business Owner,” NH Business Review, April 23-May 6, 2010
- “Dealer Plates, Dictionaries, and Domiciles,” Dateline: NH, April 2010
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