Vermont’s superior court judges serve six-year terms and are then subject to a judicial retention process. The Joint Committee on Judicial Retention oversees the process. After various hearings and meetings, the Committee provides its recommendations on retention to both chambers in a joint assembly where the vote is taken by secret ballot. There are eight…
Each year, a committee comprised of representatives from the VBA staff, the VBA Diversity Section, and the VBA Young Lawyers Division, chooses a quotation by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to inspire Vermont’s middle school students to participate in a Poster-Essay Contest. This year’s quotation was, “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t…
Three attorney members have seats on the Judicial Nominating Board, including an At-large Seat, a Northern Seat and a Southern Seat. The three seats came open for election at the end of last year. The deadline for submitting ballots was Jan. 13, 2024. Today, the Judiciary announced the results of the election. The following people…
Nominations are now open for candidates for VBA’s Annual Pro Bono Service Award. The Award is given each year to one or more attorneys who have devoted themselves in a noteworthy way to provide pro bono legal services to the poor and disadvantaged. Standards for the award reflect Rule 6.1 of the Vermont Rules of…
In November of last year, Gov. Phil Scott announced the appointment of four new Vermont Superior Court Judges. The new judges are Bonnie Badgewick of Woodstock, Dana DiSano of South Burlington, Timothy Doherty of Burlington, and Laura Rowntree of South Burlington. Rowntree and DiSano, both formerly Assistant Attorneys General, were sworn in by Vermont Supreme…
With the recent addition of four new judges to Vermont’s superior court bench, the judiciary has amended its judicial assignments for the current term. (Sept. 3, 2024 to Sept. 1, 2025). The new assignments will be effective beginning Feb. 11. To see the memo regarding the updates, click here.
The VBA’s legal research partner, Fastcase, upgraded its platform this winter. In 2023, Fastcase merged with vLex, a global leader in legal intelligence and with the merger a new suite of services has arrived. The new platform went live in Vermont on Dec. 5. It has a new appearance and new functionality. With change comes…
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 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 appointed…