Atty. William E. Dakin
William E. Dakin is a lawyer practicing real estate, environmental law, elder law and 3 other areas of law.
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William E. Dakin is an Attorney based in Chester, Vermont, practicing at Dakin & Benelli PC. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1973), Vermont (1977), and U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (1978). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1972) and Princeton University (A.B., 1967). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Windsor County (President, 1986-1987), Vermont (Chair, Title Standards Subcommittee, 1990—), Virginia and American Bar Associations National Association of Elder Law Attorneys. Serands clients in Chester, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William E. Dakin is a lawyer practicing real estate, environmental law, elder law and 3 other areas of law
- William received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years
- William practices at Dakin & Benelli PC in Chester, VT
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William E. Dakin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
William E. Dakin is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Vermont →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
William E. Dakin is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Vermont →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William E. Dakin is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Vermont →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William E. Dakin is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Vermont →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
William E. Dakin is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Vermont →
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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 Chester 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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