Bob has been a member of Sheehan Phinney since 1992. Prior to that, Bob served from 1981 to 1992 in the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office. During his tenure Bob worked in the Attorney General’s Environmental Bureau and was chief of the Environmental Bureau from 1984-1988.

While Associate Attorney General from 1989-1992, Bob also served as general counsel to the Pease Development Authority (PDA) and the Pease Redevelopment Commission (PRC). His responsibilities included working with state agencies, the USAF, FAA, GSA, EPA, and the NH Congressional Delegation to establish policy, procedures, agreements and documents for the first Department of Defense base closure (Pease Air Force Base) under the Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1988. He also served as the primary drafter of legislation creating the PDA and PRC; negotiated leases with prospective PDA tenants and prepared related legal documents; negotiated for the State the Pease Federal Facility Agreement under CERCLA; coordinated ongoing environmental compliance issues related to NEPA, CERCLA and CAA for the PDA; and assisted the Executive Director in daily agency management including strategic planning, hiring of consultants and personnel, and coordination with federal agencies.

Since coming to Sheehan Phinney, Bob’s practice has focused on regulatory matters, primarily relating to environmental and energy permitting and compliance, governmental affairs, and international trade licensing and compliance.

Serves since 2001 as special legal counsel to the Pease Development Authority in regulatory and compliance matters involving the Pease International Tradeport and the Port of New Hampshire; advised regarding completion of the fee transfer of the former Pease Air Force Base to the State of New Hampshire; provided drafting assistance to the PDA and legislative committees relative to the merger of the PDA and the NH Port Authority; advises regarding development of Division of Ports & Harbors’ rules governing pilotage, moorings and state-owned commercial piers; provides legal counsel regarding compliance with air, waste, wetlands, stormwater and surface water requirements.

Represents New Hampshire manufacturers, power generators and other businesses in permitting and enforcement matters before the NH Department of Environmental Services and EPA relative to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, TSCA, hazardous waste, solid waste, stormwater and wetlands regulation, and water rights issues.

Represents manufacturers and other businesses regarding licensing and regulatory issues relating to US export laws under ITAR, EAR and OFAC regulations.

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With approximately 60 attorneys and a talented and diverse support team, Sheehan Phinney represents clients throughout the New England region, nationally and internationally. We understand our clients’ businesses and work efficiently to advance their interests and find creative solutions to problems. We value the trust our clients have placed in us, and we know there is no greater honor than always being available to advise and guide them.

Many of our attorneys have been named among the best in their field by such respected organizations as Chambers USA, Woodward/White and Martindale-Hubbell. In the most recent Chambers USA publication, Sheehan Phinney is the only New Hampshire-based firm to be ranked in the top tier for every listed area of law.

The firm is also a member of the prestigious Lex Mundi, the world’s leading association of independent law firms and an esteemed mark of excellence for legal services within the international community. Additionally, Sheehan Phinney Capitol Group offers government relations and legislative lobbying services to our clients throughout New England and in Washington, D.C.