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Atty. Michael Lawrence Desautels

Atty. Michael Lawrence Desautels

Michael Lawrence Desautels is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance defense, criminal defense and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1977, and has been licensed for 39 years.

South Burlington South Burlington 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Lawrence Desautels at a glance

Michael Lawrence Desautels is a personal injury, criminal defense, civil rights, and insurance attorney based in South Burlington, Vermont. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in New York (1987), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1987), West Virginia (Inactive) (2004), and Vermont (2007). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1986) and University of Maryland (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in South Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Lawrence Desautels is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance defense, criminal defense and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1977, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Michael practices in South Burlington, VT

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Lawrence Desautels's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Lawrence Desautels 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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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Insurance Law

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

Michael Lawrence Desautels is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 South 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 Michael Lawrence Desautels

Where is Michael Lawrence Desautels's law office located?
Michael Lawrence Desautels's law practice is located in South Burlington, Vermont. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Lawrence Desautels handle?
Michael Lawrence Desautels focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, civil rights, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has Michael Lawrence Desautels practiced law?
Michael Lawrence Desautels has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Michael Lawrence Desautels go to law school?
Michael Lawrence Desautels earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Michael Lawrence Desautels for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1986
B.A.
University of Maryland
- 1977

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1987
West Virginia (Inactive)
Admitted: 2004
Vermont
Admitted: 2007

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