Atty. Robert B. "Bob" Hemley
Robert Hemley was admitted to the bar in 1971 in New York. After beginning his legal career at a Wall Street firm and serving as an Assistant U.S.
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Robert B. "Bob" Hemley is a medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, business, and class action attorney based in Burlington, Vermont, practicing at Gravel & Shea PC. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association (1971) and Vermont, Vermont Bar Association (1977). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1970) and Amherst College (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026). Serands clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Robert Hemley was admitted to the bar in 1971 in New York
- After beginning his legal career at a Wall Street firm and serving as an Assistant U.S
- Attorney for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan, he joined Gravel & Shea PC in 1976
- He is based in Burlington, Vermont, where he has practiced law for decades representing individuals and businesses in complex legal matters
- During his long tenure at Gravel & Shea PC, Mr. Hemley has handled a wide range of cases, including Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, First Amendment Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- His work also includes professional malpractice, product liability claims, and employment disputes
- Mr. Hemley’s practice reflects a sustained focus on trial and appellate advocacy, strategic case development, and representing clients in high-stakes civil and criminal matters in Vermont and beyond
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert B. "Bob" Hemley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Robert B. "Bob" Hemley is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Vermont →
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.
Robert B. "Bob" Hemley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Vermont →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Robert B. "Bob" Hemley is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Vermont →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert B. "Bob" Hemley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Vermont →
Robert B. "Bob" Hemley is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action 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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