Atty. Gerald W. Desautels

Atty. Gerald W. Desautels

Gerald W. Desautels is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law, probate and 2 other areas of law.

Burlington Burlington 54 yrs experience 54 year
Call (802) 316-4954 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Gerald W. Desautels at a glance

Gerald W. Desautels is a wills, probate, business, real estate, and zoning attorney based in Burlington, Vermont. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Vermont (1972) and U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (1973). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 1972) and University of Vermont (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gerald W. Desautels is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law, probate and 2 other areas of law
  • Gerald W. received a B.A. degree from University of Vermont in 1966, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Gerald W. practices in Burlington, VT

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald W. Desautels's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald W. Desautels handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Gerald W. Desautels is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Vermont →

Probate

Gerald W. Desautels is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Vermont →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Gerald W. Desautels is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Vermont →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Gerald W. Desautels is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Vermont →

Land Use & Zoning

Gerald W. Desautels is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Vermont →

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 Gerald W. Desautels

Where is Gerald W. Desautels's law office located?
Gerald W. Desautels's law practice is located in Burlington, Vermont. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald W. Desautels handle?
Gerald W. Desautels focuses on wills, probate, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has Gerald W. Desautels practiced law?
Gerald W. Desautels has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Gerald W. Desautels go to law school?
Gerald W. Desautels earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact Gerald W. Desautels for a consultation?
You can contact Gerald W. Desautels directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gerald W. Desautels received?
Gerald W. Desautels's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Maine School of Law
- 1972
B.A.
University of Vermont
- 1966

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Vermont
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
Admitted: 1973

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