Atty. James W. Coffrin

Atty. James W. Coffrin

James W. Coffrin is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, products liability, workers compensation and 6 other areas of law.

Burlington Burlington 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About James W. Coffrin at a glance

James W. Coffrin is a Member based in Burlington, Vermont, practicing at Pierson Wadhams Quinn Yates & Coffrin, LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, workers comp, product liability, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Vermont (1980) and U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (1981). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 1980) and Middlebury College (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chittenden County, Vermont and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James W. Coffrin is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, products liability, workers compensation and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices at Pierson Wadhams Quinn Yates & Coffrin, LLP in Burlington, VT

Practice Areas Explained

James W. Coffrin's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James W. Coffrin is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Vermont →

Product Liability

James W. Coffrin is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Vermont →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James W. Coffrin is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Vermont →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James W. Coffrin is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 James W. Coffrin

Where is James W. Coffrin's law office located?
James W. Coffrin's law practice is located in Burlington, Vermont. The firm is Pierson Wadhams Quinn Yates & Coffrin, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W. Coffrin handle?
James W. Coffrin focuses on business, workers comp, product liability, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has James W. Coffrin practiced law?
James W. Coffrin has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James W. Coffrin go to law school?
James W. Coffrin earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact James W. Coffrin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James W. Coffrin received?
James W. Coffrin's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Vermont Law School
- 1980
B.A.
Middlebury College
- 1975

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Vermont
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
Admitted: 1981

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