Benjamin Siracusa Hillman

Benjamin Siracusa Hillman is a distinguished attorney practicing in the interconnected fields of probate litigation, elder law, and estate planning. With a focus on probate disputes involving incapacitated adults or issues arising after a loved one's passing, Ben is adept at navigating the emotionally charged nature of these cases. He skillfully balances creativity in negotiation with tenacity in litigation, ensuring cost-effective solutions. Ben has extensive experience representing clients in both state and federal courts in New Hampshire and has successfully managed appeals in higher courts.

In addition to litigation, Ben provides comprehensive estate planning services, catering to diverse clients including the elderly, retirees, high net worth individuals, those with special needs, same-sex couples, and young families. Licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, he is equipped to advise clients with multi-state personal affairs. Notably, Ben played a pivotal role in drafting and advocating for legislation that streamlined the administration of uncontested New Hampshire estates with multiple beneficiaries.

Ben's expertise is recognized by his peers, as evidenced by his election as a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), a prestigious organization for trust and estate professionals. He also serves as in-house ethics counsel for Shaheen and Gordon and has been actively involved as a voter protection attorney in every federal election cycle since 2012.

Before joining Shaheen and Gordon, Ben's career included serving as the William J. Brennan Fellow at the American Civil Liberties Union's national office, where he contributed to the Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project. His judicial experience includes clerking for the Honorable Janet C. Hall of the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut and the Honorable William A. Fletcher of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.