Atty. Stephen Durrell Ellis

Atty. Stephen Durrell Ellis

Stephen Durrell Ellis is a lawyer practicing business law, litigation, professional liability and 6 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Hampshire College in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Burlington Burlington 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Durrell Ellis at a glance

Stephen Durrell Ellis is a Director based in Burlington, Vermont, practicing at Paul Frank + Collins P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1986), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1989), and U.S. Supreme Court (1993). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 1986) and Hampshire College (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Pennsylvania, Vermont (Chair, Bench/Bar Committee, 1998-2000 Chair, Employment Law Section, 2006—), New York State and American Bar Associations Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Durrell Ellis is a lawyer practicing business law, litigation, professional liability and 6 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Hampshire College in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Stephen practices at Paul Frank + Collins P.C. in Burlington, VT

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Durrell Ellis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Durrell Ellis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Stephen Durrell Ellis is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Vermont →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Stephen Durrell Ellis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Vermont →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Stephen Durrell Ellis is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Vermont →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Stephen Durrell Ellis is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Vermont →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Stephen Durrell Ellis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Stephen Durrell Ellis

Where is Stephen Durrell Ellis's law office located?
Stephen Durrell Ellis's law practice is located in Burlington, Vermont. The firm is Paul Frank + Collins P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Durrell Ellis handle?
Stephen Durrell Ellis focuses on employment, business, ip, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has Stephen Durrell Ellis practiced law?
Stephen Durrell Ellis has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Stephen Durrell Ellis go to law school?
Stephen Durrell Ellis earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Stephen Durrell Ellis for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen Durrell Ellis directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stephen Durrell Ellis received?
Stephen Durrell Ellis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University
- 1986
B.A.
Hampshire College
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1993
Vermont
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
Admitted: 1995
New York
Admitted: 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2004
Maine
Admitted: 2020

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