Bedford, NH

Rebecca L. Thomas

Attorney Thomas has been a civil litigation attorney for over 20 years. Beginning her career as a judicial law clerk in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, she honed her skills in legal research and writing, and worked closely with the judges in overseeing jury selection, ruling on motions, and drafting judicial opinions. After finishing her clerkship, Attorney Thomas shifted to litigation as an insurance defense attorney for eight years giving her invaluable experience in wrongful death, premises liability, products liability, dog bite liability, professional liability, and motor vehicle liability cases. She also built an expertise in valuing cases for settlement and/or verdict potential. By working closely with the insurance adjusters, Attorney Thomas gained insight into how insurance companies value claims, set reserves, and enter settlement negotiations. During this time, Attorney Thomas also worked directly with corporate clients, specifically mental health/mental retardation facilities and day care centers, to investigate serious incidents and accidents. She also devised or revised corporate internal policies and procedures to implement proper employee training and reporting of serious incidents to minimize liability exposure. Attorney Thomas later decided to represent individuals in personal injury, employment, and medical malpractice cases. During this time, she became an expert negotiator and litigator, eventually focusing her practice on representing injured individuals in medical malpractice. Given her background handling cases for both sides of complex legal issues, Attorney Thomas has a unique perspective understanding the inner-workings of the court system and insurance companies. She has negotiated numerous successful settlements for her clients including multiple million dollar plus settlements.

Kathryn J. Wickenheiser

Attorney Wickenheiser is a seasoned trial attorney representing catastrophically injured victims and their families in cases involving medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, wrongful death, pharmaceutical liability, and product liability for over 15 years. Attorney Wickenheiser spent her early years representing claimants applying for Social Security Disability and Workers’ Compensation, as well as those injured from a product failure, motor vehicle accident, dog bite, and slip and fall. Attorney Wickenheiser was also a managing attorney and junior partner at her first law firm where she oversaw two associate attorneys and seven supporting staff/paralegals. While at that firm, Attorney Wickenheiser was responsible for the day-to-day business needs, firm management, administrative issues, client and court scheduling, and was also involved in the overall firm business and financial decisions. It was not too long before Attorney Wickenheiser realized she wanted to focus her time on litigating cases more frequently and decided to concentrate her practice on representing catastrophically injured victims and their families in cases involving personal injury and wrongful death arising out of medical malpractice and nursing home negligence. Her vast experience has provided Attorney Wickenheiser with the training and skills to negotiate numerous settlements for her clients, including multiple million dollar plus settlements.

Ryan Russman

Attorney Ryan Russman has dedicated his career to fighting for the rights of New Hampshire citizens. His practice, based in Exeter (Rockingham County) New Hampshire, is limited to cases involving DWI and DUI, other motor vehicle and criminal cases, and many cases involving personal injury. He is, however, best known as one of New Hampshire's leading legal authorities on DWI. In fact, he has written 2 books on the subject: The DWI Book helps citizens fully understand every aspect of DWI cases. New Hampshire DWI Defense instructs attorneys on how to manage New Hampshire DWI cases. Board Certified in NH DWI Defense Law by The National College for DUI Defense. Many attorneys strive for Board certification. Only those capable of meeting the most stringent requirements earn certification. Attorney Russman has achieved this stature. What's more, Attorney Russman is often quoted in newspapers, on radio and TV. Client-focused and battle-tested, Attorney Russman has developed a reputation throughout the state as a lawyer you can trust to fight for your rights every step of the way.

Paul R. Kfoury Jr.

Paul Kfoury, Jr. is an experienced litigator with a specialty in workers’ compensation defense matters to include: premium audits, wage and hour, workers’ compensation coverage, DOL compliance/fines, classification disputes involving NCCI and the NH Insurance Department, and DES hearings and audits. Paul also frequently represents insurance companies, government entities, third party administrators, and self-insured employers before the Department of Labor, Compensation Appeals Board, and the New Hampshire Supreme Court. In 2023, Paul was inducted as a Fellow in The College of Workers Compensation Lawyers, a national organization established to honor those attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their practice in the field of workers compensation. Paul has also been selected by his peers for his legal representation in the area of workers’ compensation. This recognition includes being selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in Workers Compensation Law - Employers.

Russell J. Goldsmith

Russell J. Goldsmith is the founder of Law Offices of Russell J. Goldsmith, a New England Disability law firm. With over 36 years of experience, he assists clients with Personal Injury and Social Security Disability claims across Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy from Haverford College and a J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law (1990), where he was a member of the Law Review and Moot Court Competition Board. Admitted to practice in Maine (1990), Massachusetts (1991), and New Hampshire (2003), Attorney Goldsmith is recognized for his pro bono publico service and dedication to advocating for the rights of the injured and disabled.

Ian N. McCallister

Ian N. McCallister joined Thomas & Wickenheiser in February of 2020 as a trial attorney bringing with him 25 years of experience representing the injured party in mass tort, aviation, medical malpractice, wrongful death, products liability, and motor vehicle accident claims. A 1996 honors graduate of Suffolk University Law School, Attorney McCallister was a staff member of the Suffolk Transnational Law Review, one of the oldest international law journals in the country. He is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, having served on the Board of Governors. Attorney McCallister has resolved numerous cases through mediation, arbitration, and trial resulting in substantial monetary recoveries for his clients. Whether litigating cases with hundreds of plaintiffs or representing the estate of a deceased, Attorney McCallister believes in an individualized approach to each case that best suits the needs of his clients.

Katharine Phinney

Attorney Katharine Phinney is an experienced attorney, focusing primarily on divorce matters. After years of working for the people of Rockingham and Strafford counties prosecuting felony level crimes, she transitioned back to the private sector to work with families and help individuals with their own legal matters. Attorney Phinney has a track record of success. She graduated summa cum laude, attaining the rank of 2nd in her law school class, and then began her career on the Seacoast at a family law firm. During her first several years of practice, she enjoyed working on complex divorce cases, including arguing a case before the New Hampshire Supreme Court on behalf of her client. Enticed by this litigation experience, Attorney Phinney became a felony level prosecutor where she handled hundreds of felony crimes and spent years in the courtroom. After winning numerous jury trials for the State of New Hampshire, Attorney Phinney chose to work on a more personal level with individuals and families, and joined the team at Russman Law. In addition to working hard for her clients, Attorney Phinney enjoys serving the citizens of New Hampshire in various capacities as a past member on the New Hampshire Adult Parole Board, past President of the Rockingham Bar Association after serving years as a Board Member and has enjoyed teaching a law course at the Granite State College. Attorney Phinney resides in the Seacoast area, with her husband and children where she is testing her green thumb in gardening and attempting to hike all of the 48 4,000 foot summits in the Granite State.