James J. Bianco Jr.

Attorney James J. Bianco, Jr. has a broad and diverse practice of law. He works with clients in a variety of different areas, including business development, education and employment law, estate planning, and other general civil matters, and has argued before the New Hampshire Supreme Court on several occasions. Jim also has extensive experience with legislative advocacy, government relations, and other regulatory issues. He enjoys connecting with all types of clients.

Jim focuses part of his practice on assisting clients with their business creation, development, and expansion. He’s worked with many types of businesses, including energy, utility, and housing entities, to help design and implement substantial expansions of their businesses in New Hampshire. Jim maintains connections with members of local and state development authorities and is able to assist clients by providing the right information from the right people at the right time. He also has a strong background in employment law and represents many clients in reaching amicable resolutions with their employers.

Part of Jim’s practice includes government relations and client advocacy. Over the years, he’s been involved with several significant legislative initiatives on behalf of clients, particularly in the areas of energy, dental health, housing, child protection, and healthcare matters. Jim has appeared on behalf of clients before the NH House, Senate, and Executive Council. He has worked closely with NH governors dating back to Governor Hugh Gallen and is skilled in state regulatory matters and administrative law.

As a young attorney at the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Jim also helped develop the state’s adoption law. He currently focuses a portion of his practice on domestic adoption and recently helped author New Hampshire’s surrogacy statute.

Jim has devoted his law practice to understanding the intricacies of the law and how those details impact his clients. He is passionate about people and problem solving and represents his clients enthusiastically, no matter the area of the law.

Jim earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of New Hampshire and his Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School. He has been recognized by Business NH Magazine as one of the top-rated government relations professionals in the state. In 2013, Jim received the prestigious Angel in Adoption award by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. He has also received recognition as a New Hampshire “Super Lawyer” for three consecutive years.