Robert J. Dietel, Esq.
General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer for NHMB
Responsibilities
Rob leads NHMB’s in-house legal function and enterprise risk management program. As a member of the Executive Team, he provides strategic legal counsel, supports sound governance and helps strengthen an organization-wide approach to risk. He is based at NHMB’s Foundry Street operations facility in Concord.
Experience
Rob brings extensive administrative law experience, with a focus on the financial and insurance sectors. He has spent much of his legal career advising banks in New Hampshire and beyond. His work supports legal risk mitigation, digital transformation, governance, safety and soundness, and strong internal controls across NHMB and its affiliates, including NHTrust, Meredith Village Savings Bank, Merrimack County Savings Bank and Savings Bank of Walpole.
Education
- Colgate University, graduated with honors
- Suffolk University Law School, J.D.
Credentials
Admitted to practice before the New Hampshire Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire, the First and Second Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
RECOGNITION
Rob was selected for the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for Concord, NH, in Administrative/Regulatory Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, and Government Relations Practice. He was also recognized by New England Super Lawyers as a top administrative law attorney in Concord for 2025 and named a Rising Star from 2017 through 2021.
community involvement
Vice Chair, Board of Trustees, New Hampshire Historical Society
Member, Campaign for Legal Services Leadership Council
Past Member, New Hampshire Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission
Past Trustee, Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, Warner, NH
Philosophy
Rob’s work reflects a practical, mission-focused approach to legal counsel, risk management and governance. He helps organizations strengthen their internal discipline while supporting thoughtful decision-making, long-term stability and service to the communities they serve.
