Susan V. Duprey, Esq.
Devine, Millimet & Branch, P.A.

Susan concentrates her law practice in zoning and planning issues, municipal law and commercial real estate. Susan specializes in obtaining approvals in difficult settings or for sensitive projects. She has represented numerous local, regional and national developers in obtaining zoning and planning approvals to construct complex and multi-use real estate projects. Her expertise in the municipal arena derives in part from the 6-year terms she served as a member of the Planning Board and the Heritage Commission of the City of Concord, New Hampshire, the State's capitol. As a Planning Board member, she led a significant community-wide effort to revise the City's Master Plan. She was also twice elected and served as a City Councilor for the City of Concord for 3 years. Susan was recognized for her work in the municipal field when New Hampshire Magazine named her "Ideal Lawyer" in the Town Lawyer category in 2003.

As President of the firm from 1998 - 2005, Susan was instrumental in the development of the firm's reputation and the specialization of its lawyers. During this time, she directed the firm's continued growth throughout the region.

Susan's leadership role extends to the Community, the Bar and Republican politics. She served as a Director of Ocean Bank, and served as Chair of Heritage United Way, the State's largest United Way. She chaired the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and has served as a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association Future of the Profession Task Force. She was named one of the Thirty Most Powerful Women in New Hampshire by New Hampshire Editions Magazine and she continues to serve on numerous Republican political campaigns on the national and state level. She recently served on the steering committee of McCain for President and formerly served as the New Hampshire Finance co-chair of the Bush-Cheney 2004 Presidential Campaign, as a member of the Bush-Cheney 2004 Steering Committee and she co-chaired the Finance Committee for Governor Craig Benson's successful 2002 campaign.