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About John W. O'Donnell at a glance
John W. O'Donnell is an Of Counsel based in Burlington, Vermont. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, ip, and tax. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1979), Vermont (1982), and Massachusetts (1993). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D. Boston, 1979) and Princeton University, (A.B. University, 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John W. O'Donnell is a lawyer practicing probate, land use & zoning, taxation and 6 other areas of law
- John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University, in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years
- John practices in Burlington, VT
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John W. O'Donnell's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John W. O'Donnell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
John W. O'Donnell is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Vermont →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
John W. O'Donnell is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Vermont →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John W. O'Donnell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Vermont →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
John W. O'Donnell is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Vermont →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
John W. O'Donnell is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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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