Atty. Robert Benjamin Hemley
Robert Benjamin Hemley is a lawyer practicing civil and criminal litigation, media law, antitrust and 2 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years.
Antitrust & More Attorney · Serving Burlington, VT · 55+ Years Experience
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About Robert Benjamin Hemley at a Glance
Robert Benjamin Hemley is a Shareholder based in Burlington, Vermont, practicing at Gravel & Shea PC. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, civil rights, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1971) and Vermont (1977). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1970) and Amherst College (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chittenden County, Vermont and American Bar Associations Vermont Association for Justice The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Defense Research Institute American Board of Trial Advocates. Serves clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Benjamin Hemley
- Robert Benjamin Hemley is a lawyer practicing civil and criminal litigation, media law, antitrust and 2 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
- Robert practices at Gravel & Shea PC in Burlington, VT
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Burlington
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 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.
Burlington Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Burlington Choose Robert Benjamin Hemley
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert Benjamin Hemley's practice in the field of criminal defense, civil rights, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Benjamin Hemley brings 55+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and Vermont, Robert Benjamin Hemley can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, civil rights, and entertainment, Robert Benjamin Hemley can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Burlington
A Burlington-based practice means Robert Benjamin Hemley attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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