New Hampshire Bar Foundation

New Hampshire Bar Foundation

Honorary Fellow
Hon. John R. Maher
2008 Honorary Fellow

“The NH Bar Foundation recognizes Judge Maher for his generosity of spirit and dedication to improving the lives of others,” said Russell F. Hilliard, chair of the NH Bar Foundation. “John’s leadership in the legal community and beyond is an inspiration to us all.”

In 1998, John and Skye Maher created a lasting legacy at the NH Bar Foundation in the name of Supreme Court Associate Justice William F. Batchelder. The Maher’s $100,000 pledge to establish the Hon. William F. Batchelder Fund remains one of the largest donations to the NH Bar Foundation’s endowment. The earned revenue from this fund is disbursed annually through the Justice Grants Program to support legal aid for low-income and disadvantaged residents.

Judge Maher’s concern for the well-being of his colleagues prompted him to establish the NH Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers program. The program offers confidential assistance to lawyers and judges struggling with alcohol or drug addiction. A grant from the NH Bar Foundation, and funds donated through Judge Maher’s retirement party, made it possible hire an executive director for the program.

Judge Maher retired from a 23-year career as a probate judge in 2007 and currently has an independent practice in mediation and arbitration for real estate and elder law issues.

Bar Foundation Awards

Frank Rowe Kenison Award | Robert E. Kirby Award

Honorary Fellow

In recognition of long-term, active participation in advancing the mission of the New Hampshire Bar Foundation, one or more individuals are honored each year with the Honorary Fellow designation. Honorary Fellows, NH Bar Foundation donors, and IOLTA Leadership Banks are recognized at the annual Fellows & Donors Reception held in February.

Esteemed Register of Honorary Fellows:

2007 Anthony A. McManus
2006 Charles A. DeGrandpre
2005 Kevin C. Devine
2004 W. John Funk
2003 Hon. John T. Broderick, Jr.
2002 Jack B. Middleton
2001 David L. Nixon
2000 Joseph A. Millimet
1999 Frederic K. Upton
1998 Ernest L. Bell
1997 John R. McLane (D)
1997 Hon. William F. Batchelder
1996 Joseph M. Kerrigan
1996 Hon. William A. Grimes (D)
1995 N. Michael Plaut (D)
1995 Patti Blanchette
1994 Hon. David A. Brock
1994 Anne C. Zachos
1994 Kimon S. Zachos
1993 Richard F. Upton (D)
1993 Hon. Shane Devine (D)
1992 Arthur H. Nighswander
1992 Stanley M. Brown (D)
1991 Hon. Arthur E. Bean, Jr.
1991 Fred W. Hall, Jr.
1991 Hon. Louis C. Wyman (D)
1991 Hon. William F. Cann (D)
1990 Martin F. Loughlin (D)
1989 Hon. Hugh H. Bownes (D)
1989 John J. Sheehan (D)
1988 Hon. John W. King (D)
(D) = Deceased
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