Serving the Public and the Profession
Like the rest of the population, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind clients need legal representation. As all attorneys are aware, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. This includes potential clients with hearing challenges. That said, the Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living (DAIL) maintains a roster…
This just in from the judiciary. TO: Members of the Bar FROM: Teri Corsones, Esq., State Court Administrator RE: Ballot Instructions – Election of Attorney Members of the Judicial Nominating Board Pursuant to Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 1 DATE: December 12, 2024 This Memo provides ballot instructions regarding the…
Gov. Phil Scott today announced his appointment of four Vermont Superior Court Judges on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving (Nov. 27). They are : Bonnie Badgewick of Woodstock, Dana DiSano of South Burlington, Timothy Doherty of Burlington, and Laura Rowntree of South Burlington. With these appointments, half of all the superior court judges Governor Scott has…
The VBA’s Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Poster/Essay Contest is now underway. Middle Schoolers statewide are invited to write a short essay (up to 250 words) and illustrate a quotation from Dr. King. This year the quotation is: “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk…
Vermont’s new U.S. District Court Judge, Mary Kay Lanthier, had her formal investiture on Nov. 8 in Rutland. Although Lanthier took her oath of office from Chief Federal Judge Christina Reiss in Burlington on Sept. 17, and began exercising her official duties immediately thereafter, the investiture ceremony provided a formal marker for Lanthier’s new position.…
It is that time of year again! Dear Members of the Vermont Bar: The Young Lawyers Division of the Vermont Bar Association (“YLD”) are seeking nominations for the recipient of the annual Judge Peter W. Hall Integrity Award. This award is presented annually by the YLD to a Vermont attorney or judge who exhibits the…
The Board of Managers of the Vermont Bar Association approved the creation of a section for Public Utilities Law at its meeting on Oct. 23. The first chair of the section is Joslyn L. Wilschek of the Wilschek, Iarrapino Law Office in Montpelier, and Will Dodge, of Downs Rachlin Martin, will serve as co-chair. This…
We hope so! The VBA thrives with member participation, and one of the most important ways you can serve is as a member of the Board of Managers. There are three two-year seats coming open this winter. Additionally, the executive committee positions of Treasurer, Secretary, and President Elect are open every year. The VBA Nominating…
The Judicial Conduct Board investigates complaints about judges and recommends any needed action to the court. The Supreme Court appoints the nine members of the Board, which consists of three judges, active or retired (but not active Supreme Court Justices), three lawyers admitted to practice in Vermont, and three members of the public who are…
The Vermont Bar Association (VBA) is offering another round of awards to support attorneys who are struggling with student loan debt. The VBA Loan Repayment Assistance Program, also known as LRAP, is specifically designed to aid attorneys who are burdened by debt so that they can work in underserved geographic and subject areas. The next…