Atty. Andre D. Bouffard

Atty. Andre D. Bouffard

Phi Beta Kappa; Executive Editor, Maine Law Review, 1986; Law Clerk to Hon. William C.

Burlington Burlington 40 yrs experience 40 year
Call (802) 662-3916 Email Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Andre D. Bouffard at a glance

Andre D. Bouffard is a Director based in Burlington, Vermont, practicing at Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Vermont (1986), U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (1988), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2002), and U.S. Supreme Court (2013). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 1986) and St. Lawrence University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Vermont Bar Association. Serands clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Executive Editor, Maine Law Review, 1986
  • Law Clerk to Hon. William C. Hill, Vermont Supreme Court, 1986-1987
  • Author and Presenter: "Heavy Traffic at the Intersection of Mortgage Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Law," Vermont Bar Association Journal, Spring 2006
  • "Emerging Protection against Retaliatory Discharge: A Public Policy Exception to the Employment At-Will Doctrine in Maine," Maine Law Review, 1986
  • "State v

Durepo

Toward a Principled Maine Version of the Impeachment Exception to the Exclusionary Rule," Maine Law Review, 1985; "Legislature Restricts Strict Foreclosure To Save It From Bankruptcy Demise," DRM Lender Update, May 2006; "Strict Foreclosure Titles Vulnerable to Bankruptcy Attack," DRM Lender Update, September 2005; "Borrower Privacy Policies Can Weaken Or Destroy Value Of Customer Lists as Collateral," DRM Lender Update, April 2002

Lender Update

June 2001, Vermont Legal Issues for Banks and Other Lenders;

Lender Update

March 2000, Vermont Legal Issues for Banks and Other Lenders

Certifications

Creditors' Rights Law Specialist, American Board of Certification

Practice Areas Explained

Andre D. Bouffard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andre D. Bouffard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Burlington 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Andre D. Bouffard

Where is Andre D. Bouffard's law office located?
Andre D. Bouffard's law practice is located in Burlington, Vermont. The firm is Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Andre D. Bouffard handle?
Andre D. Bouffard focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has Andre D. Bouffard practiced law?
Andre D. Bouffard has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Andre D. Bouffard go to law school?
Andre D. Bouffard earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Andre D. Bouffard for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Andre D. Bouffard received?
Andre D. Bouffard's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Maine School of Law
- 1986
B.A.
St. Lawrence University
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Vermont
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2002
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2013

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