Atty. James C. Leary

Atty. James C. Leary

James C. Leary is a lawyer practicing environmental law, commercial transactions, land use and 2 other areas of law.

Rutland Rutland 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About James C. Leary at a glance

James C. Leary is a employment, business, zoning, and environmental attorney based in Rutland, Vermont. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Vermont (1994) and U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (1994). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 1993) and University of Vermont (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Rutland, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James C. Leary is a lawyer practicing environmental law, commercial transactions, land use and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Vermont in 1984, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • James practices in Rutland, VT

Practice Areas Explained

James C. Leary's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James C. Leary is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Vermont →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Land Use & Zoning

James C. Leary is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Vermont →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James C. Leary is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James C. Leary

Where is James C. Leary's law office located?
James C. Leary's law practice is located in Rutland, Vermont. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C. Leary handle?
James C. Leary focuses on employment, business, zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has James C. Leary practiced law?
James C. Leary has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did James C. Leary go to law school?
James C. Leary earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact James C. Leary for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vermont Law School
- 1993
B.A.
University of Vermont
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Vermont
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
Admitted: 1994

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