Eagle Times Staff
CONCORD, NH — Former New Hampshire Asst. Attorney General Lawrence Gagnon is stepping into a new role as Revenue Counsel for the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration. In this position within the NHDRA’s Legal Bureau, Gagnon will provide legal guidance to the department to uphold fair taxation for New Hampshire residents.
“NHDRA is pleased to welcome Lawrence to our team as our new revenue counsel,” said Lindsey Stepp, commissioner of the NHDRA. “His extensive background in tax law and a well-established history of supporting individuals and small businesses make him exceptionally well-suited for this role. We are confident Lawrence’s expertise and experience will help us continue enhancing the efficiency and fairness of our state’s tax system.”
Prior to joining NHDRA, Gagnon worked for two years as an Asst. Attorney General within the Civil Litigation Unit at the New Hampshire Department of Justice. There, he managed defense lawsuits for a number of state agencies, including cases involving education funding, administrative appeals, personnel disputes, civil rights, property rights, personal injury and contracts. In this role, he also managed debt recovery efforts and litigation on behalf of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services.
Additionally, Gagnon operated a sole proprietorship specializing in tax return preparation and consulting.
As revenue counsel, Gagnon works closely with NHDRA leadership to ensure NH’s tax system remains accessible, accountable and supportive of the state’s financial well-being.
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