Paul J. Durham - Portsmouth, NH
Attorney at Sheehan Phinney
Corporate Lawyers in Portsmouth, NH
75 Portsmouth Boulevard Suite 110 Portsmouth, NH 03801
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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28
Years
Experience
Portsmouth Corporate Lawyer
Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Corporate
- Business Formation & Succession Planning
- Commercial Contracts
- Communication & Broadcasting
- Intellectual Property
- International Contracts
- Private Companies
Attorney Information
Overview
Paul chairs the firm's Entertainment, Media and Publishing practice group and represents individual artists, authors, independent filmmakers and television producers. Paul also assists companies and entrepreneurs with varied corporate matters including business formations, domestic and international contracts and licensing. Before moving to New Hampshire, Paul was Senior Counsel at Playboy TV International, LLC, where he managed international legal affairs for the television company and assisted executives in launching branded television networks around the world. He also worked as an associate at a major law firm in Miami, Florida and has taught undergraduate and MBA-level law and business courses at Southern New Hampshire University and Daniel Webster College.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rising Star by New England Super Lawyer, 2011
- Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class
Other Sources of Feedback About Paul J. Durham
Included on the 2012 New England Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2011 New England Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Boston University School of Law,
Boston,
Massachusetts
J.D.
Law Review: Boston University Law Review, Editor
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Boston University School of Law,
Boston,
Massachusetts
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Non Legal Education
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Boston University School of Management
B.A.
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Boston University School of Management
Current Employment Position(s)
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Shareholder
Past Positions
- Playboy TV International, LLC, Senior Counsel
Pro Bono Activities
- Trustee of the New Hampshire Writers' Project
- Corporate Committee, The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH
- Greater Manchester Leadership Class of 2011
Published Works
Articles
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I see “Super Bowl” parties and “March Madness” sales advertised all of the time. Is there any harm in capitalizing on well-known events to help market my own products?
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Ambush Marketing: Think Twice Before Hitching a Ride on Famous Trademarks
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Giveaways, contests and other promotions: It’s not always easy to give away prizes
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Business Innovators: Mind the Details as you Pivot Online
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Stimulus Relief For Recovery Start-Up Businesses
- Intellectual Property Law Basics For Business
- Podcasting to grow your business? Consider these simple legal tips
- New Year’s (corporate) resolutions
- Main Street Relief Fund and Self Grant Recipients: Watch for Final Reporting Obligations
- Reread Your Contract Before you Terminate it
- Pivoting Your Business Online? Don’t Forget to Mind the Details
- New Hampshire Main Street Relief Fund – Final Grant Submission Due by June 12, 2020
- New Hampshire Main Street Relief Fund – Important May 29, 2020 Prequalification Deadline For Eligible Businesses
- The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (The Cares Act)
- Force Majeure and Contract Considerations During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Bar Admissions
- New Hampshire
- Massachusetts
- Florida
Other Affiliations
- New Hampshire Association
- Florida Bar Association
- Boston Bar Association
- American Bar Association
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Contact
75 Portsmouth Boulevard
Suite 110
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-945-9922
Fax: 603-627-8121
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.sheehan.com/
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