Atty. Allan R. Keyes
Mr. Keyes is an appellate lawyer with over 45 years’ experience, now of counsel to the firm.
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Allan R. Keyes is an Of Counsel based in Rutland, Vermont, practicing at Ryan Smith & Carbine, Ltd.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on litigation and appellate. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1974), Vermont (1976), U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont (1976), and U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals (1977). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1973) and Williams College (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rutland, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Keyes is an appellate lawyer with over 45 years’ experience, now of counsel to the firm
- From 2015 to 2025 Mr. Keyes chaired the Vermont Supreme Court’s Advisory Committee on Civil Rules
- This Committee is responsible for the Vermont Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Why local counsel matters in Vermont
Practicing law in Vermont. Legal matters in Vermont are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rutland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Vermont state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Vermont brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Vermont courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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