Atty. Merrill E. Bent

Atty. Merrill E. Bent

Merrill E. Bent is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial transactions, civil litigation and 11 other areas of law.

Manchester Center Manchester Center 14 Years Experience 14 year

Profile Summary

About Merrill E. Bent at a glance

Merrill E. Bent is a Member based in Manchester Center, Vermont, practicing at Woolmington, Campbell, Bent & Stasny, P.C.. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on personal injury, estate planning, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Vermont U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (2012) and New York (2012). Educated at Vermont Law School J.D. magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Vermont Law Review – Senior Managing Editor (—) and University of Massachusetts at Amherst B.A. summa cum laude (—). Serves clients in Manchester Center, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Merrill E. Bent is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial transactions, civil litigation and 11 other areas of law
  • Merrill received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Merrill practices at Woolmington, Campbell, Bent & Stasny, P.C. in Manchester Center, VT

Practice Areas Explained

Merrill E. Bent's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Merrill E. Bent 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.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Merrill E. Bent is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Vermont →

Employment Law

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

Merrill E. Bent is one of 151,622 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.

Merrill E. Bent is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Vermont →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Merrill E. Bent is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Manchester Center 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 venue, 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 Merrill E. Bent

Where is Merrill E. Bent's law office located?
Merrill E. Bent's law practice is located in Manchester Center, Vermont. The firm is Woolmington, Campbell, Bent & Stasny, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Merrill E. Bent handle?
Merrill E. Bent focuses on personal injury, estate planning, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has Merrill E. Bent practiced law?
Merrill E. Bent has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Merrill E. Bent go to law school?
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How can I contact Merrill E. Bent for a consultation?
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Education

Vermont Law School J.D. magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Vermont Law Review – Senior Managing Editor
- In Progress
University of Massachusetts at Amherst B.A. summa cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Vermont U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
Admitted: 2012
New York
Admitted: 2012

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