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James D. Christon,
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jchriston@preti.com

Concord, NH 603.410.1500
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  • Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 2011)
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October 12, 2021
Seventeen Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in 2021 Super Lawyers More
October 13, 2020
Eighteen Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in 2020 Super Lawyers More
October 17, 2019
Sixteen Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in 2019 Super Lawyers More
January 1, 2019
Preti Flaherty Announces Promotion of Two Attorneys to Partner, Two to Director More
January 16, 2014
James Christon Joins Preti Flaherty's Business Law Group More
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No Closed Trial, Pseudonymity at Trial, or Audio-Only Testimony for Billion-Dollar Maine Lottery Winner

A federal court in Maine has issued a decision reaffirming the public’s right of access and emphasizing the vital role of the press in monitoring the courts. The decision denied a request by a...

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Preti Flaherty Welcomes Three Lateral Attorneys to the Firm

New England-based law firm Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce the addition of three lateral attorneys to the firm’s Corporate and M&A, Litigation, and Energy & Telecommunications Practice Groups: Chris McBrady began his career...

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Preti Flaherty Announces Promotion of Cameron Ferrante, Effective January 1, 2025

Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce the promotion of Cameron Ferrante. Cameron Ferrante has been promoted to Partner . A seasoned attorney in the firm’s Municipal Law and Finance Practice Group, Cam specializes in...

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Mass. High Court Clarifies 6-Year Statute of Repose Does Not Bar Contractual Indemnification Claims

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court just issued an important decision in  Trustees of Boston University v. Clough, Harbour & Associates LLP . In short: the Court held that the six-year statute of repose for...

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Maine’s Proposed Climate Superfund Legislation: Borrowing a Page From CERCLA to Address Climate Costs

Two bills proposing to create a state-level climate cost recovery program are currently being considered by the Environment and Natural Resources Committee of the Maine Legislature. The first, introduced in late April 2025, is...

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Understanding Alien Registration Requirements

What is Alien Registration? A 1940 law, known as the Alien Registration Act, requires that every foreign national, age 14 years or older who will be in the United States (U.S.) for 30 days...

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David Van Slyke Named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers – The Green 500

Preti Flaherty’s David Van Slyke has been recognized by Lawdragon as one of the top 500 environmental lawyers in the U.S. This marks the fourth time he has been named to this prestigious list...

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Bodie Colwell Featured on American Bankruptcy Institute's Fresh Starts Podcast

Bodie Colwell, attorney in Preti Flaherty’s Portland office and co-chair of ABI’s Young and New Members Committee, is featured on the latest episode of Fresh Starts . She joins fellow leaders Christina Sanfelippo and...

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More Tariff Volatility – Tips for Implementing a Tariff Strategy

Having a tariff strategy isn’t optional anymore; it’s part of doing business in today’s market. Since the start of President Trump's second term, tariffs have been disrupting material pricing—and the volatility isn’t going away...

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Unitil to purchase Maine Natural Gas for $86 million

New England-based electricity and natural gas company Unitil has entered an agreement to purchase Maine Natural Gas from Avangrid for $86 Million. Preti Flaherty attorneys Todd Griset, Anthony Buxton, and Bonnie Martinolich represent Avangrid...

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