Brad Cook

Brad Cook, a shareholder in the Manchester law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green, heads its government relations and estate planning groups. He can be reached at bcook@sheehan.com.

Articles

The flawed confirmation process

Michael Delaney’s experience exposes a troubling U.S. Senate judicial nomination system

Nonprofits right now

A mid-year report on the health of the wideranging sector is a mixed one

Are we living in La La Land?

Our leaders are paralyzed as important issues spin out of control

Remembering Norman Stahl

Plus the passing of two other notable Granite Staters

Wise words about the Sununu Center

Legislators should consider Rep. Smith’s advice

Holloway memories, DeSantis report

Passing of a celebrated businessmen, plus thoughts on DeSantis political positioning

Ed Dupont made a difference

Remembering the Senate president who got things done

The Manchester Proud mission

The entire state has a stake in the success of the Queen City’s schools

Now is the time to plan ahead

Realizing parents can be entering the last chapter of their lives is unsettling but must be faced

The voter confidence report

The special committee’s report and recommendations is a must-read for Granite Staters

A final loss in 2022

Remembering Jim Squires, NH’s ‘first citizen’

The preliminary rounds are over

Now it’s time to take on the business of governing

And the ballot count goes on

Plus, New Hampshire loses another fine statesman

Lessons from the election

Democracy seems to be alive and well in New Hampshire

Advice to new legislators

Eight principles for new reps and senators to consider when they take office

More election misimpressions

Recent study puts New Hampshire voting rules in a misinformed light

A unique NH election story

And remembering Jack Kenny, a unique New Hampshire character

Remembering Joseph DiClerico

Brad Cook’s personal memories of a friend named Joe

Remembering Mark Stebbins with sorrow and gratitude

Procon owner leaves a legacy of generosity

New Hampshire loses two giants

Maxine Morse and Harold Janeway set examples that many others should follow

You can’t make this stuff up

Developments and utterances that would normally defy belief

The races are on for September’s primary

Some interesting races will determine the ballot in November

Lawmaking in a pandemic

Legislative rules were abandoned or adjusted to meet current conditions

Cook: Lessons learned from recent events

It’s time to really commit to change regarding race relations and justice

More on voting in 2020

Summary of the New Hampshire emergency election committee’s report

Election in the time of Covid-19

Committee on Election Security faces a range of complex issues

The characteristics of leaders

During Covid-19, we’ve seen them on display, but not always

Observations on Covid-19

Businesses, organizations and institutions are adapting to a very different world

What comes after the crisis?

Questions about the future, when the coronavirus has passed

101 years of contributions

Remembering the courage, service and style of Judge Arthur Bean

What the deficit means

An expert provides his perspective on the subject

Where are the adults in D.C.?

The economy is on a deficit spending-induced high, and it won’t last

Open letter to primary voters

Please consider what America needs when casting your ballot

J.D. Colcord and Chan Perkins left big marks on their communities

Happy New Year! With 2020 upon us, it promises to be an interesting year. As it begins, it is good to reflect on the thousands of talented people who work in our state every day, to make it the great…