Bernard & Merrill is pleased to announce that Samantha G. Surowiec has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Attorney Surowiec will focus her practice on defense of workers’ compensation matters. We are excited to welcome Samantha to the team and look forward to her contributions to our clients and the firm.
Bernard & Merrill, PLLC is proud to announce that Attorney Michelle A. Broadhurst was selected for inclusion in the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for her expertise in Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers.This honor highlights Attorney Broadhurst’s dedication to excellence, professionalism, and outstanding results on behalf of herclients.
Bernard & Merrill, PLLC proudly announces that the firm has been recognized in the 15th Edition of the 2025 “Best Law Firms” ranked by Best Lawyers®. Bernard & Merrill, PLLC was selected as Tier 1 in the area of Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers.
After 16 years of dedicated service here at Bernard & Merrill, PLLC, we proudly announce the retirement of Margaret (Meg) Sack.
Meg graduated from Saint Michael’s College (B.A. 1982) and attended New England School of Law (J.D. 1987) where she graduated cum laude.
Since joining Bernard & Merrill, PLLC in 2009, Meg has been a driving force behind the firm’s success and client relationships. In 2018, Meg became a partner of the firm, continuing her dedication to workers compensation law. With a sharp legal mind and unwavering professionalism, she brought insight, integrity, and leadership to our practice and to the broader legal community.
Her contributions have shaped the culture and values of our firm, and her mentorship has left a lasting impact on colleagues and clients alike.
As Meg transitions into retirement, we extend our deepest gratitude for her years of dedication and excellence. While she will be greatly missed in the daily life of the firm, we look forward to continuing her dedication to workers’ compensation law, representing self-insured employers, third-party administrators and workers’ compensation insurance carriers.
Kevin Stuart presented at the annual NH Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Update on September 21, 2023. Kevin addressed Workers’ Compensation updates. The Conference was held at the New Hampshire Bar Association Seminar Room in Concord, NH.
Michelle Broadhurst presented at the New Hampshire Adjuster Association Conference on September 29, 2023. Michelle addressed Trauma Informed Adjusting of Post-Traumatic Stress and Acute Stress Disorder Claims: A Guide for the Insurance Professional. The Conference was held at the Puritan Backroom in Manchester, NH.
Bernard & Merrill congratulates Attorney Stuart on his appointment as Vice-Chair of the Town of Auburn, N.H.’s Zoning Board of Adjustment on September 28, 2021. The Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) considers certain land use cases involving the Town of Auburn’s zoning and planning ordinances.
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