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Attorneys as Witnesses

D.N.H. Local Rule 45.5

An attorney must obtain permission from the court in order to participate in the trial of a jury action in which the attorney is a witness. If counsel wishes to call opposing counsel as a witness, counsel shall file and serve a notice on opposing counsel, including a brief statement explaining why the testimony of counsel may be necessary, at least thirty (30) days prior to the start of the trial.
Official source: https://www.nhd.uscourts.gov/pdf/2025%20Local%20Rules%20-%20District%20of%20New%20Hampshir · retrieved 2026-07-23