Atty. Stephen Norten

Atty. Stephen Norten

Stephen Norten is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, employment litigation, medical malpractice defense and 5 other areas of law. Stephen received a M.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1977, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Burlington Burlington 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Norten at a glance

Stephen Norten is a medical malpractice, employment, business, ip, and product liability attorney based in Burlington, Vermont. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Vermont (1987), U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (1990), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1993). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 1986) and University of Iowa (M.A. University, 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Norten is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, employment litigation, medical malpractice defense and 5 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a M.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1977, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Stephen practices in Burlington, VT

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Norten's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Stephen Norten is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Vermont →

Employment Law

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

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

Product Liability

Stephen Norten is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Norten

Where is Stephen Norten's law office located?
Stephen Norten's law practice is located in Burlington, Vermont. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Norten handle?
Stephen Norten focuses on medical malpractice, employment, business, ip, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has Stephen Norten practiced law?
Stephen Norten has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Stephen Norten go to law school?
Stephen Norten earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (M.A. University, 1977).
How can I contact Stephen Norten for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen Norten 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 Norten received?
Stephen Norten's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Vermont Law School
- 1986
M.A. University
University of Iowa
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Vermont
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1993

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