Atty. John H. W. Cole

Atty. John H. W. Cole

John H. W.

Rutland Rutland 52 yrs experience 52 year
Call (802) 683-3856 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John H. W. Cole at a glance

John H. W. Cole is a personal injury, employment, zoning, litigation, and government attorney based in Rutland, Vermont. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1974), U.S. District Court, District of Vermont and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975), and Vermont (1999). Educated at University of Missouri, Kansas City (J.D., 1974) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Rutland, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John H. W. Cole is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury defense, insurance coverage and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John practices in Rutland, VT

Practice Areas Explained

John H. W. Cole's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John H. W. Cole is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Vermont →

Employment Law

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

John H. W. Cole is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Vermont →

Land Use & Zoning

John H. W. Cole is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Vermont →

Civil Litigation

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

John H. W. Cole is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Vermont →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John H. W. Cole is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 John H. W. Cole

Where is John H. W. Cole's law office located?
John H. W. Cole's law practice is located in Rutland, Vermont. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John H. W. Cole handle?
John H. W. Cole focuses on personal injury, employment, zoning, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has John H. W. Cole practiced law?
John H. W. Cole has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John H. W. Cole go to law school?
John H. W. Cole earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact John H. W. Cole for a consultation?
You can contact John H. W. Cole 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 John H. W. Cole received?
John H. W. Cole's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri, Kansas City
- 1974
B.A.
State University of New York at Binghamton
- 1969

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1975
Vermont
Admitted: 1999

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