About John F Skinner
John F Skinner III practices law in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He has maintained a regional practice through the firm Skinner, Rivard & Siekmann and appears regularly in state courts in the two jurisdictions. Colleagues describe him as steady and pragmatic. He favors a straightforward approach to clients and casework.
Skinner's career has been rooted in the Granite State while also extending across the border into Massachusetts. He is licensed to practice in New Hampshire and in Massachusetts, and he handles matters that require familiarity with the procedural and substantive differences between those systems. Over time he has assembled practical knowledge of how state courts operate and how to coordinate work that spans multiple venues.
Early in his practice he took on a mix of courtroom work and transactional matters. That mix has informed the way he manages files: attention to deadlines, careful drafting and an eye for resolution that avoids unnecessary delays. He has represented a range of clients from individuals to small businesses. Peers note his steady courtroom manner and thorough preparation for filings and hearings.
Within the office at Skinner, Rivard & Siekmann he contributes to case strategy and client counseling. The firm’s work touches on a variety of state-level issues, and Skinner plays a role in steering matters from initial intake through disposition. He is often the attorney coordinating among experts, opposing counsel and court personnel when cases require that kind of organization.
Outside of individual matters he participates in the legal community across both states. He keeps current on changes in statutes and court rules that affect practice in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. That attention to procedural detail helps when timing and jurisdictional questions arise.
Today he continues to practice at Skinner, Rivard & Siekmann. He handles cases and legal matters arising in New Hampshire and Massachusetts and focuses his work on representing clients in those state systems.
