Atty. Matthew E. C. Pifer

Atty. Matthew E. C. Pifer

Matthew E. C.

Burlington Burlington 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew E. C. Pifer at a glance

Matthew E. C. Pifer is a ssd, commercial re, insurance, and international attorney based in Burlington, Vermont. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Vermont (1991), U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (1991), U.S. Supreme Court (1999), and Massachusetts (2000). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1990) and Middlebury College (B.A. National, 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew E. C. Pifer is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage litigation, property and casualty claims consulting, captive insurance and 7 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Matthew practices in Burlington, VT

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew E. C. Pifer's Areas of Practice

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

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Matthew E. C. Pifer is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Vermont →

Commercial Real Estate

Matthew E. C. Pifer is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Vermont →

Insurance Law

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

Matthew E. C. Pifer is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Vermont →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 Matthew E. C. Pifer

Where is Matthew E. C. Pifer's law office located?
Matthew E. C. Pifer's law practice is located in Burlington, Vermont. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew E. C. Pifer handle?
Matthew E. C. Pifer focuses on ssd, commercial re, insurance, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has Matthew E. C. Pifer practiced law?
Matthew E. C. Pifer has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Matthew E. C. Pifer go to law school?
Matthew E. C. Pifer earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A. National, 1987).
How can I contact Matthew E. C. Pifer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Matthew E. C. Pifer received?
Matthew E. C. Pifer's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University
- 1990
B.A. National
Middlebury College
- 1987

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Vermont
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1999
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 2006

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