Atty. William A. Fead

Atty. William A. Fead

William A. Fead is a lawyer practicing zoning, planning and land use, alternative dispute resolution, commercial law and 3 other areas of law.

Burlington Burlington 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (802) 316-4954 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William A. Fead at a glance

William A. Fead is a Member based in Burlington, Vermont, practicing at Fead Construction Law, PLC. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1973), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1980), and Vermont (1983). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 1973) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chittenden County, Vermont and American (Member: Construction Law Forum Sections on: Real Property, Probate and Trust ADR Litigation) Bar Associations Construction Specification Institute American Arbitration Association. Serands clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William A. Fead is a lawyer practicing zoning, planning and land use, alternative dispute resolution, commercial law and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • William practices at Fead Construction Law, PLC in Burlington, VT

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Fead's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

William A. Fead is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Vermont →

Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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

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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 William A. Fead

Where is William A. Fead's law office located?
William A. Fead's law practice is located in Burlington, Vermont. The firm is Fead Construction Law, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Fead handle?
William A. Fead focuses on business, real estate, zoning, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has William A. Fead practiced law?
William A. Fead has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did William A. Fead go to law school?
William A. Fead earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.B., 1970).
How can I contact William A. Fead for a consultation?
You can contact William A. Fead 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 William A. Fead received?
William A. Fead's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University
- 1973
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1980
Vermont
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
Admitted: 1983

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