Michael J. Persson
Attorney Michael J. (Mike) Persson represents individuals, businesses, lenders, borrowers, buyers, sellers, and property owners in real estate, commercial transactions, commercial lending, business law, and related transactional matters throughout New Hampshire.
Mike is a licensed title insurance agent and regularly assists clients with real estate purchases and sales, title review, deed preparation, title insurance, easements, closings, commercial lending transactions, and business purchase and sale transactions. He also represents small and medium-sized businesses in connection with formation, governance, contracts, ownership transitions, succession planning, and general legal issues that arise in the course of business.
Before becoming an attorney, Mike worked as a mechanical engineer. He later attended UNH Law School, then Franklin Pierce Law Center, where he earned both his Juris Doctor and Master of Intellectual Property degrees in 1996. Mike’s engineering and technical background continue to inform his practical, detail-oriented approach to legal problem-solving.
Earlier in his career, Mike practiced in the field of intellectual property law, representing inventors, entrepreneurs, artists, photographers, web developers, programmers, information technology companies, and other creative professionals. His practice has since evolved to focus on real estate, commercial transactions, commercial lending, and business law.
Mike represents local banks, businesses, and individuals in commercial lending transactions. He has also successfully handled complex, multimillion-dollar business sale and purchase transactions for clients. In addition, Mike serves as outside counsel to a number of New Hampshire businesses, helping them address legal issues in a practical and cost-effective manner.
Mike strives to get to know his clients well so that he can understand their goals and needs and help them evaluate the legal impact of their decisions. He treats his clients the way he would like to be treated and communicates in plain language, not confusing legalese.
Giving back to the community
Mike strongly believes in giving back to the community. He has a history of active involvement with many local organizations, including:
- Greater Lakes Region Children’s Fund — Current Board Member and former Disbursement Committee Chair
- Laconia School Board - Former at-large member
- Granite United Way Financial Stability Partnership - Former Chairman
- Lakes Region Community College - Former advisory board member
- Belknap EDC - Former Chair, Treasurer and Loan Review Committee member
- The Salvation Army Laconia Corps - Former advisory board member and Treasurer
- Lakes Region Rotary Club - Former President
- Belknap County Bar Association - Former Treasurer
Family & Fun
Mike has been married to his wife, Clare, since 1992. They live in Laconia, where they raised their two daughters, Alana and Kate.
Mike is a longtime cycling instructor and teaches classes at The Downtown Gym and Wellness Center. In his free time, he enjoys fly fishing, golf, woodworking, photography, hiking, and playing the mandolin.
Mike can be contacted by telephone at
603.528.2900 or by email at
mike@laconialaw.com
