Peter J. Loughlin graduated from Portsmouth High School, Merrimack College, and the University of Notre Dame Law School. He began his legal career with New Hampshire Legal Assistance in 1969 and served as Portsmouth City Attorney from 1971 to 1977. Since that time, he has concentrated his practice in municipal law and represents numerous landowners and municipalities in southeastern New Hampshire. Mr. Loughlin frequently speaks on municipal law topics and is the author of 5 volumes on municipal law published by Lexis Publishing.