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City Solicitor and Risk Management Department

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The City Solicitor's Office provides legal services to the departments and employees of the City of Manchester. The Office also prosecutes cases before the 9th Circuit Court-Manchester District Division.

The Risk Manager oversees the City's property and casualty insurance and self-insurance programs including workers compensation.

Contact Information

City of Manchester
Office of the City Solicitor

One City Hall Plaza
Manchester, NH 03101

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Phone: (603) 624-6523
Fax: (603) 624-6528

City Solicitor:
Emily Gray Rice
Direct Line: (603)792-6827

Deputy City Solicitor:
Peter R. Chiesa

Risk Manager:
Kevin J. O'Neil
Phone: (603) 624-6503
Fax: (603) 624-6528

Website Shortcut:
manchesternh.gov/Solicitor