Gov. Kelly Ayotte has tapped veteran GOP attorney Bryan K. Gould of Concord to serve as an associate justice on the New Hampshire Supreme Court, her first nominee to the state’s highest court.

Ayotte announced the nomination ahead of Wednesday’s Executive Council meeting, where she will formally put forward his nomination.

“Bryan Gould is an accomplished attorney with the depth of knowledge, integrity, and service needed to serve as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court,” Ayotte said in a statement. “I know Bryan will uphold our Constitution as he evaluates cases that come before the Court. Granite Staters will be well served by his fairness and sound judgment.”

Jim Merrill, managing shareholder of Bernstein Shur’s New Hampshire office, praised Ayotte’s pick.

“Gov. Ayotte’s nominat

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