Preti Flaherty today announced two new appointments to the firm’s practice
here. Steven Griffin fills the position of Government Relations Advisor, while
Kara N. Sweeney is an associate, with experience in business law and
litigation.
Mr. Griffin will work closely with state and national political figures, and
regulatory decision makers to meet client needs. Prior to joining Preti
Flaherty, Mr. Griffin served as senior legislative aid to New Hampshire
Congressman Jeb Bradley. His related experience includes tenure as government
affairs associate with S&H Murphy, Inc., and as a legislative assistant to
the New Hampshire House Majority and Speaker’s offices. He received his
bachelor’s degree from Plymouth State College.
Ms. Sweeney returns to Preti Flaherty where she served as a summer associate
in 2001. Most recently she was an associate with Concord’s Orr & Reno. Ms.
Sweeney’s experience includes bankruptcy, probate litigation, commercial
litigation, insurance law, medical malpractice and business transactions. She is
a graduate of Vermont Law School and Middlebury College.
Preti Flaherty has offices in Portland, Bath and Augusta, Maine, Concord, NH and Boston, MA. With more than 80 attorneys, the firm counsels clients in the areas of business law, energy, environmental, estate planning, health care, intellectual property, labor and employment, legislative and regulatory, litigation, technology and telecommunications.