Atty. Stephen Patrick Magowan

Atty. Stephen Patrick Magowan

Stephen Patrick Magowan is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, erisa, estate planning and 2 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Ohio University in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Burlington Burlington 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Patrick Magowan at a glance

Stephen Patrick Magowan is an Associate based in Burlington, Vermont, practicing at Steiker, Fischer, Edwards & Greenapple, P.C.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, and tax. Admitted to practice in New York (1990) and Vermont (1994). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1988) and Ohio University (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chittenden County, Vermont, New York State and American (Member, Sections on: Tax Real Property, Probate and Trust Estate Planning and Estate Administration for Business Owners Committee Employee Benefit Tax Problems Committee) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Patrick Magowan is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, erisa, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Ohio University in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Stephen practices at Steiker, Fischer, Edwards & Greenapple, P.C. in Burlington, VT

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Patrick Magowan's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

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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Employment Law

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

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Stephen Patrick Magowan is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Patrick Magowan

Where is Stephen Patrick Magowan's law office located?
Stephen Patrick Magowan's law practice is located in Burlington, Vermont. The firm is Steiker, Fischer, Edwards & Greenapple, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Patrick Magowan handle?
Stephen Patrick Magowan focuses on estate planning, employment, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has Stephen Patrick Magowan practiced law?
Stephen Patrick Magowan has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Stephen Patrick Magowan go to law school?
Stephen Patrick Magowan earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Stephen Patrick Magowan for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen Patrick Magowan 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 Patrick Magowan received?
Stephen Patrick Magowan's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1988
B.A.
Ohio University
- 1985

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1990
Vermont
Admitted: 1994

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