Atty. Richard D. Hecht

Atty. Richard D. Hecht

Richard D. Hecht is a lawyer practicing general practice, estate planning, environmental law and 2 other areas of law.

Burlington Burlington 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Richard D. Hecht at a glance

Richard D. Hecht is a Member based in Burlington, Vermont, practicing at Law Office of Richard D. Hecht. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on estate planning, real estate, environmental, and adr. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1995) and Vermont (2001). Educated at Northeastern University (J.D., 1995) and Swarthmore College (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard D. Hecht is a lawyer practicing general practice, estate planning, environmental law and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Richard practices at Law Office of Richard D. Hecht in Burlington, VT

Practice Areas Explained

Richard D. Hecht's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard D. Hecht handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Richard D. Hecht is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Vermont →

Real Estate Law

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

Richard D. Hecht is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Vermont →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Richard D. Hecht is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Vermont →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Richard D. Hecht is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard D. Hecht

Where is Richard D. Hecht's law office located?
Richard D. Hecht's law practice is located in Burlington, Vermont. The firm is Law Office of Richard D. Hecht. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard D. Hecht handle?
Richard D. Hecht focuses on estate planning, real estate, environmental, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has Richard D. Hecht practiced law?
Richard D. Hecht has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Richard D. Hecht go to law school?
Richard D. Hecht earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Richard D. Hecht for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northeastern University
- 1995
B.A.
Swarthmore College
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1995
Vermont
Admitted: 2001

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