The attorneys in this firm strive to bring the highest standards of legal practice to their broad variety of work in Vermont. Based in Bennington County, the firm represents individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the state.
Litigation. We represent parties in civil cases in the state and federal courts in Vermont; provide free consultations and attentive evaluation of personal injury cases; and we brief and argue appeals in the Vermont Supreme Court and in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Business and tax advice. We structure complex transactions for buyers and sellers; organize corporations, LLCs and other business organizations; counsel employers and employees on their rights and obligations in the workplace; and provide planning and representation in tax matters.
Family law. We represent individuals in connection with divorces, child custody and enforcement of parental rights and obligations. We assist individuals in collaborative family proceedings where appropriate, or we litigate on their behalf in the Vermont Family Court. We also represent juveniles in family proceedings.
Trusts and estates. We plan estates and trusts for individuals with complex assets; we administer estates and trusts; we represent parties in Vermont Probate Court proceedings; and we represent estates in IRS proceedings.
Real estate. We help buyers and sellers of Vermont real estate structure and close their transactions. We represent property owners in condemnation award proceedings, tax appeals, partition actions and other civil litigation related to real estate.
Energy. We represent energy producers and interested parties in proceedings before the Vermont Public Service Board.
Conservation, development and the environment. We assist property owners with land conservation and development projects. We represent parties in administrative and court proceedings related to water resources, land-use permits and environmental impacts.
Municipalities and tax-exempt organizations. We represent Vermont municipalities and 501(c)(3) organizations in matters of governance, planning and regulatory compliance.
Liquor licenses. We represent applicants and licensees in all matters relating to Vermont liquor licenses.
Social Security disability benefits. We represent claimants in Social Security disability proceedings.
