About Dwight
Dwight Sowerby built a measured career that links estate work, elder law and business organization matters. He began his formal studies at Marietta College, earning a B.A. in liberal arts in 1968 after beginning his undergraduate work in 1964. He later attended the Massachusetts School of Law, completing his J.D. in 1996 following enrollment in 1992. Those academic years set the stage for a long practice across two New England states.
After law school, Sowerby became a member of the Massachusetts bar in 1996 and joined the New Hampshire legal community in 1999. He holds active membership in both state bars and has maintained steady involvement in professional organizations throughout his career. That involvement has shaped much of his legal perspective and practical work.
Sowerby’s practice includes a sustained interest in issues affecting older adults. He has been an officer in the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, serving as Immediate Past President of the New Hampshire chapter from 2015 onward. That role has placed him among peers who draft training, policy guidance and best practices related to elder law. He has combined that elder law work with regular estate planning and probate matters, advising clients on wills, trusts and powers of attorney.
Beyond individual planning, Sowerby has also participated in the public side of lawmaking. He was part of the NH BIA LLC Committee, a group of attorneys tasked with re-drafting the New Hampshire Limited Liability Company Act. That committee work involved parsing statutory language, debating practical implications for small business owners and proposing revisions intended to clarify the statute’s application. The experience added a legislative and transactional dimension to his practice.
Colleagues describe Sowerby as steady and thorough in the files he manages. He balances courtroom readiness on contested matters with attention to documents that prevent disputes. Over the years he has moved between client counseling, administrative filings and negotiated resolutions. His membership in the Massachusetts State Bar since 1996 and the New Hampshire State Bar since 1999 reflects that cross-border practice.
Today Sowerby continues to handle matters that touch estates, elder law and business entities. He maintains an active practice advising individuals and small businesses on planning, governance and related disputes, concentrating on elder law, estate planning and business entity matters.
