Attorney in Portsmouth, Dover, NH and Newburyport, MA

Rich Clark practices law in Portsmouth at CLARK & ASSOC, LLP.

Rich has practiced law close to two decades and has become one of Rockingham County's most recognizable attorneys. Rich was a private criminal defense contract attorney appointed to the Newburyport District Court from 2007-2011. He completed the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Criminal Defense Certification in 2008. He has effectively litigated criminal cases in 30 towns, with the New Hampshire State Police, Massachusetts State Police and has also worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Rich has extensive experience in New Hampshire Family Courts, District Courts, Probate Courts and Superior Courts. His experience in the court system provides Rich with insight that prosecutors often lack when it comes to how criminal actions impact New Hampshire families. 

His father has always been influential in Rich's life. While his father served in the U.S. Army, Rich was able to live abroad and experience cultures of over twenty countries. Rich's mother is from Japan and he appreciates those from different backgrounds. 

Prior to practicing law, Rich owned several contracting companies where he managed employees and facilitated the daily operations. The work environment had to be productive and positive. Rich always worked full-time operating his businesses while dedicating himself to attending ten years of college and completing his law degree in 2001. Rich is licensed to practice law in the New Hampshire and Massachusetts courts. 

Nothing is more important to Rich than family and close friends. He feels the New Hampshire Criminal Courts and New Hampshire Family Courts should go through legislative reform to expedite cases, limit acrimony, create less stress on minor children and encourage judges to conduct Court with cohesion. In 2022, Rich spearheaded a lawsuit against the Parenting Support Center seeking Court orders to notify all NH Family Courts of injustices perpetuated by the Parenting Support Center. In January 2023, Rich worked with the New Hampshire legislature to propose Bills to create transparency, accountability during the indictment and arrest warrant process, and decrease divorce litigation time.

While being personable, objective, calculated, Rich effectively negotiates complex agreements and has recovered millions in compensation for his personal injury clients and enjoys his trial work which includes divorce, civil and criminal courts throughout NH and MA.

When not working Rich enjoys spending time with family and close friends, meeting people, traveling abroad, walking his dogs on the beach, and landscaping.