Atty. William J. Dodge

Atty. William J. Dodge

Law Clerk to Hon. Harry Lee Hudspeth, U.S.

Burlington Burlington 27 yrs experience 27 year
Call (802) 662-3916 Email Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William J. Dodge at a glance

William J. Dodge is a Deputy Managing Partner based in Burlington, Vermont, practicing at Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Texas (1999), Vermont (2000), United States District Court for the District of Vermont (2001), and New Hampshire (2005). Educated at University of Texas at Austin School of Law (J.D., 1999) and College Dawson Diplome des Etudes Collegiales cum laude Trent University (B.A. Honours, 1995). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of New Hampshire, Vermont. Serands clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Law Clerk to Hon. Harry Lee Hudspeth, U.S
  • District Judge for the Western District of Texas, El Paso Division

Author

  • "Succeeding in Seceding?: Internationalizing the Quebec Secession Reference Under NAFTA," 34 Texas International Law Journal 327, 1999
  • "Title Issues Involving Stormwater," 2004
  • "Recent Developments in Stormwater Permitting," 2006

Co-Author

  • "Surviving the Transition to Revised Article 9," 2001
  • "State Trademark and Unfair Competition Law - Vermont," 2002
  • "The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002: How is it Relevant to Risk Retention Groups?", 2003
  • Speaker, "Limited Liability Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships in Vermont," National Business Institute, 2002
  • "The Vermont Supreme Court in Review: 2001-2002 Contract and Corporations Cases," 2002
  • "Title Issues Involving Stormwater," Vermont Bar Association Environmental Law Committee Meeting, 2004
  • "Recent Developments in Stormwater Permitting," Loriman, 2005
  • "Recent Developments in Stormwater Permitting," Loriman, 2006
  • "Legal Technology," Vermont Bar Association, 2007
  • Associate Member, Vermont Board of Bar Examiners

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Dodge's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William J. Dodge 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 J. Dodge is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Vermont →

Civil Litigation

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 J. Dodge

Where is William J. Dodge's law office located?
William J. Dodge's law practice is located in Burlington, Vermont. The firm is Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Dodge handle?
William J. Dodge focuses on business, real estate, zoning, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has William J. Dodge practiced law?
William J. Dodge has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did William J. Dodge go to law school?
William J. Dodge earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A. Honours, 1995).
How can I contact William J. Dodge for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William J. Dodge received?
William J. Dodge's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas at Austin School of Law
- 1999
B.A. Honours
College Dawson Diplome des Etudes Collegiales cum laude Trent University
- 1995

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1999
Vermont
Admitted: 2000
United States District Court for the District of Vermont
Admitted: 2001
New Hampshire
Admitted: 2005
United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire
Admitted: 2017
Maine
Admitted: 2021

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