Atty. Erik FitzPatrick
Erik FitzPatrick is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial litigation, federal and state criminal defense. Erik received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1986, and has been licensed for 31 years.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Burlington, VT · 31+ Years Experience
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About Erik FitzPatrick at a Glance
Erik FitzPatrick is a criminal defense, business, and litigation attorney based in Burlington, Vermont. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Vermont (1995). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 1994) and Williams College (B.A., 1986). Serves clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Erik FitzPatrick
- Erik FitzPatrick is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial litigation, federal and state criminal defense
- Erik received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1986, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Erik practices in Burlington, VT
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Erik FitzPatrick's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Erik FitzPatrick handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Burlington.
Criminal Defense in Burlington
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business & Corporate Law in Burlington
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Burlington
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Burlington
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 venue, 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.
Burlington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Burlington-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Burlington Choose Erik FitzPatrick
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Erik FitzPatrick's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Erik FitzPatrick brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, business, and litigation, Erik FitzPatrick can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Burlington
A Burlington-based practice means Erik FitzPatrick attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Erik FitzPatrick Handles in Burlington
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Erik FitzPatrick has experience with under Vermont law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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