October 2009 – Iryna N. Dore Joins BCLI – On October 14, 2009, Iryna N. Dore of Alton, New Hampshire, joined BCLI as an associate. Iryna is a 2009 cum laude graduate of the Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program of the Franklin Pierce Law Center, Concord. She is tasked to support our civil litigation and family law practices.  We welcome her among us.

July 2009 – James A. Connor Joins BCLI in Of Counsel Status – James A. Connor, of Manchester, has joined Brennan, Caron, Lenehan & Iacopino in the status of counsel. Jim brings to BCLI decades of experience earned from a legal practice which includes an extensive trial background in criminal defense and prosecution, civil litigation, family law, probate matters and business representation. His practice has been varied, as has his involvement in civic and political organizations throughout the State of New Hampshire. Please review Jim’s credentials on our Web Site.  We are honored Jim has chosen BCLI as a firm through which to continue his law practice.

June 2009 – Ronald J. Caron Elected to Board of Governors, New Hampshire Association for Justice – In June, 2009, Ron Caron was elected to serve on the Board of Governors for the New Hampshire Association for Justice (formerly, the New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association). The NHAJ is a statewide professional association of trial attorneys working to protect constitutional rights of citizens in order to ensure people have a fair chance to receive justice through the legal system when they have been harmed by the acts of others. For over 30 years, the NHAJ has been developing and leveraging the knowledge and skill of trial lawyers to preserve public access to the courts, protect individual rights, and promote justice for all. Members advocate for their clients and for the integrity of the justice system, raising their voices to ensure that all people have equal access to justice. Ron has also been appointed Chair of the NHAJ Amicus Committee, which coordinated the assistance of the NHAJ to lawyers who pursue legal issues before appellate courts which are consistent with the mission of the Association. Please see the NHAJ website at www.nhaj.org for more information.

June 2009 – Michael J. Iacopino Appointed to New Hampshire Public Defender Program Board of Directors – On June 26, 2009, Mike Iacopino was unanimously selected by the New Hampshire Bar Association Board of Governors to serve on the Board of Directors for the New Hampshire Public Defender Program (“NHPDP”). The NHPDP (a non-profit, private corporation) administers a state-wide contract to provide legal services to indigent persons charged with crimes and juveniles alleged to be delinquent. NHPDP boasts over 200 employees, 117 of whom are public defender staff attorneys who practice in every court in the State of New Hampshire. NHPDP operates on a budget in excess of 17 million dollars each year and is among the most respected public defender programs in the Nation.

May 2009 – Jaye L. Rancourt Recipient of “2009 Robert E. Kirby Award” – Jaye Rancourt was selected by a panel of prominent attorneys and judges to receive the New Hampshire Bar Foundation “2009 Robert E. Kirby Award”. Established in honor of the late Robert E. Kirby in 1997, this prestigious Award is conferred annually to a lawyer of the New Hampshire Bar Association, age 35 and younger, who is recognized to have demonstrated the traits of civility, courtesy, perspective and excellence in advocacy in the practice of law. Among other professional and civic activities, Jaye serves as the Affiliate Director of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division; Governor-at-Large to the NH Bar Association Board of Governors; member of the Board of Trustees of HEAR in New Hampshire; and member of the U.S. District Court (NH) Drug Court Committee.

September 2008 – BCLI is Honored as a “Top Law Firm in New Hampshire” – Brennan, Caron, Lenehan & Iacopino has been named by New Hampshire Business Review in its ranks of Top Law Firms in New Hampshire (Vol. 30, No. 15). We extend our gratitude to the many clients of the Firm who have contributed to our reputation and helped us achieve this distinction. Congratulations as well to all of our lawyers, paralegals, staff and administration.

August 2008 – Michael J. Iacopino Honored by NACDL – Mike Iacopino was honored with the NACDL Presidential Commendation at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Commendation was conferred by outgoing NACDL President Carmen Hernandez for Mike’s leadership as Co-Chair of the NACDL Sex Offender Policy Task Force.

June 2008 – Jaye L. Rancourt Elected as Shareholder, Director, of BCLI – We are very pleased to announce that at the annual meeting of the Shareholders and Directors of BCLI, Jaye Rancourt was unanimously voted in as a Shareholder and Director of the Firm. Jaye has complimented our practice since she joined us in 2003 and distinguished herself among her peers statewide. She is a tribute to herself, to her profession and to our Firm. We are fortunate to have her as part of our team of lawyers. Congratulations to her, . . . and to us!

April 2008 – Michael J. Iacopino Serves New Hampshire as Point Man on Criminal Justice Issues – At BCL&I we are accustomed to media requests for Mike Iacopino’s insight and opinion on some of the most important criminal justice issues in New Hampshire. Recently he was interviewed by New Hampshire Public Radio on the fairness of jury selection procedures in a capital murder case. A transcript of the piece as well as a recording can be found here: http://www.nhpr.org/node/15763. 

Iacopino’s insight has also been relied upon by the New Hampshire House of Representatives. In the 2008 legislative session the New Hampshire Senate adopted a bill that would apply enhanced penalties to all members of criminal street gangs. The Bill was poorly written and overbroad. Mike presented both written and oral testimony before the House of Representatives, Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee recommending that the Committee focus their efforts on gang leaders and organizers. Such an approach minimized the broad and unconstitutional sweep of the proposed legislation. This approach, dubbed the “Iacopino Amendment” by some lawmakers was adopted by the Committee. The Committee recommended that the Amendment be passed by the entire House of Representatives. See the April 10, 2008, Concord Monitor article on this matter here: 
http://www.cmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080410/FRONTPAGE/804100303

March 2008 – Jaye L. Rancourt is Appointed to Board of Trustees, HEAR – Jaye Rancourt has been appointed as a member of the Board of Trustees for the non-profit organization, “HEAR in New Hampshire”, located in Hooksett, New Hampshire. HEAR in New Hampshire provides a comprehensive auditory/oral education and therapeutic curriculum for young children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Through the use of a variety of amplification systems, deaf and hard of hearing children learn to listen and talk in a fun, nurturing, language-rich environment. Please see the organization’s website at www.hearinnh.org.

March 2008 – William E. Brennan Appointed to N.H. Commission for Human Rights – Bill Brennan was appointed to serve as a member of the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights. He will serve in that capacity until his successor is appointed and his term is concluded. Bill has maintained an involvement in administrative processes here in New Hampshire, including membership appointments with the New Hampshire Supreme Professional Conduct Committee and various committees of the New Hampshire Bar Association.

June 2007 – Jaye L. Rancourt Appointed to ABA/Young Lawyers Division Affiliate Assistance Team. – Jaye Rancourt has been appointed to the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, Affiliate Assistance Team. Jaye was one of eight lawyers selected from around the country. The Team assists leaders of over 300 Young Lawyer Affiliates in the United States, including meeting with leaders of local affiliates, assisting with leadership skills and training, overcoming funding issues, organizing CLE and member-benefit programs, and creating or revising by-laws and constitutions which govern their organizations. Jaye’s term commences August, 2007.

May 2007 – Jaye L. Rancourt is Married to Larry Tokar. – Jaye Rancourt was married on May 19 to Larry Tokar in a ceremony held in Tupper Lake, New York. Larry is formerly a pilot in the U.S. Navy and is now flying for Jet Blue Airlines, based in Boston. Jaye and Larry make their home in Dunbarton, New Hampshire.

November 2006 – Kristin L. Clouser is Married to Dr. Ryan D. Clouser. – Kristin Clouser (Gilbert) was married on November 4, 2006 to Ryan D. Clouser in Saratoga Springs, New York. Ryan is a physician practicing at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital in Lebanon, New Hampshire, as a Critical Care Fellow. Kristin and Ryan reside in New London, New Hampshire.

November 2006 – Michael J. Iacopino Receives "Champion of Justice" Award. – The New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers honored Mike Iacopino with the annual "Champion of Justice Award" for 2006. In presenting the award NHACDL Board Member, David Garfunkel, cited Mike for his dedication to the mission of the NHACDL and his efforts to advance the NHACDL legislative agenda.

July 2006 – Kristin L. Clouser joins Brennan, Caron, Lenehan and Iacopino. – Kristin L. Clouser has joined our Firm as of July 13, 2006. Please review Kristin’s professional profile on this Web Site. Kristin is immersed in a wide variety of practice areas, from family law to civil litigation to criminal defense. Her experience as a judicial law clerk has benefited us and our clients greatly. In turn, clients with whom she works on litigation and transactional matters have been impressed with her skills and attention to detail (so are we). We are fortunate to have her with us, and we know you will find her to be as competent, diligent and dedicated to your representation as we have observed her to be.