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About Stephen A. Unsworth at a glance
Stephen A. Unsworth is a Partner based in Essex Junction, Vermont, practicing at Unsworth LaPlante, PLLC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, elder law, and health care. Admitted to practice in Vermont U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (1977), Maine (1985), and New York (2018). Educated at Western New England College School of Law (J.D., 1977) and University of Maine (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chittenden County (Vice President, 2000—), Vermont (Chairman, Public Education Committee, 1982), Maine State and American Bar Associations Vermont Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Essex Junction, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Stephen A. Unsworth is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, wills and probate, estate planning and 3 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Maine in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Stephen practices at Unsworth LaPlante, PLLC in Essex Junction, VT
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Stephen A. Unsworth is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Vermont →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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 Essex Junction 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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