Attorney C. Christine Fillmore Johnston Completes New Volumes of the New Hampshire Practice Treatise Series

Drummond Woodsum is pleased to announce that attorney C. Christine Johnston has completed new volumes of the New Hampshire Practice treatise series, an essential resource for New Hampshire lawyers covering various practice areas, particularly in municipal law.

The New Hampshire Practice treatise series is widely recognized among legal professionals as a vital tool for research and practice. The latest updates, including volumes 13, 14, 14A, 15, and 16, were originally authored by the late Attorney Peter J. Loughlin, a legendary figure in New Hampshire municipal law. Following his retirement in 2022, Attorney Loughlin entrusted Christine and her husband, Cordell A. Johnston, with the responsibility of continuing this important work. They have now completed their second annual cycle of updates, ensuring that the treatise remains current and relevant for practitioners.

Christine focuses her practice on municipal law, serving the legal needs of towns, cities, and village districts across New Hampshire. She finds it immensely rewarding to empower municipal decision-makers—often volunteers—to fulfill their duties and serve their communities. Her expertise covers a wide variety of municipal issues, including governance, elections, New Hampshire’s Right to Know Law, road law, land use and enforcement, budgeting, municipal taxation, contracts and ordinance drafting, local welfare assistance, public safety, and environmental issues.

“I am honored to carry on the legacy of Peter Loughlin, whose work has been a cornerstone for many in the legal community,” said Christine Johnston. “These volumes have been invaluable throughout my career, frequently cited in court briefs and relied upon as crucial research resources. My goal is to maintain the high standards of excellence that Peter set.”

Christine has represented clients before state trial and appellate courts, as well as administrative boards and agencies. Notably, she successfully opposed the Northern Pass high-voltage transmission project, representing eight towns at the agency level before the state Site Evaluation Committee and subsequently on appeal before the New Hampshire Supreme Court.

In addition to her role as co-author of the municipal volumes of the New Hampshire Practice treatise, Christine has authored numerous publications for the New Hampshire Municipal Association, including A Hard Road to Travel: New Hampshire Law of Local Highways, Streets and Trails (2015 ed.) and various handbooks between 2005 and 2014. She also lectures extensively on municipal law.

The New Hampshire Practice treatise series is available for purchase online. Volume 15 and 16 can be accessed here, while volumes 13, 14, and 14A are available here.

Drummond Woodsum congratulates Christine on her significant contributions to the legal community and her commitment to excellence in municipal law.