Atty. James B. Anderson

Atty. James B. Anderson

Mr. Anderson's primary areas of concentration are in: COMMERCIAL LITIGATION / BANKRUPTCY/ TRUSTS AND ESTATES: A substantial portion of Mr.

Rutland Rutland 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (888) 825-1617 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James B. Anderson at a glance

James B. Anderson is a Shareholder based in Rutland, Vermont, practicing at Ryan Smith & Carbine, Ltd.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, bankruptcy, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Vermont (1977), New York (1977), U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (1977), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (2005). Educated at Union University, Albany Law School (J.D. Boston, 1976) and Colgate University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Rutland, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Anderson's primary areas of concentration are in: COMMERCIAL LITIGATION / BANKRUPTCY/ TRUSTS AND ESTATES: A substantial portion of Mr. Anderson's practice consists of representing banks, businesses and creditors in litigation matters
  • His commercial litigation practice includes the representation of institutional lenders and other clients in the workout of troubled debt and asset recovery and the representation of parties in intra- and inter-corporate litigation
  • Mr. Anderson is certified by the American Board of Certification in Business and Bankruptcy Law
  • He represents parties in all aspects of chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcy proceedings
  • Additionally, he is an active trusts and estates lawyer in both the preparation of estate planning and in litigation involving trust and estate matters

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Bankruptcy Institute American Bar Association Vermont Bar Association New York State Bar Association Rutland County Bar Association COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Rutland Economic Development Corporation

Practice Areas Explained

James B. Anderson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James B. Anderson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

James B. Anderson is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Vermont →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James B. Anderson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Vermont →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James B. Anderson is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Vermont →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James B. Anderson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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.

Looking for additional Vermont attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Rutland or all attorneys in Vermont.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James B. Anderson

Where is James B. Anderson's law office located?
James B. Anderson's law practice is located in Rutland, Vermont. The firm is Ryan Smith & Carbine, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James B. Anderson handle?
James B. Anderson focuses on trusts, business, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has James B. Anderson practiced law?
James B. Anderson has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James B. Anderson go to law school?
James B. Anderson earned their education at (J.D. Boston, 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact James B. Anderson for a consultation?
You can contact James B. Anderson 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 James B. Anderson received?
James B. Anderson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. Boston
Union University, Albany Law School
- 1976
B.A.
Colgate University
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Vermont
Admitted: 1977
New York
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 2005

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.