Law Firm Overview

Dinse Knapp McAndrew is one of the largest law firms in Vermont and the northern tier of New York. We have the lawyers and resources to handle the most complex cases and transactions. And we regularly do.

The firm holds Martindale Hubbel's highest professional rating AV denoting the highest level of legal ability and ethical standards. Chambers USA has given the firm the highest ranking for the strength and reputation of our attorneys in the Corporate, Litigation, Employment and Real Estate practice areas.

At Dinse Knapp McAndrew, client service is our highest priority. Our practice is driven by our clients' needs. We take pride in our responsiveness to client expectations and continuously solicit client input to improve our service.

Accessible
We are highly accessible. Clients are provided 24-hour access to our attorneys through both voice and electronic mail. We return calls promptly and complete projects on time.

Collaborative
We collaborate with clients and their other advisers to solve legal problems creatively and efficiently. We regularly update clients on important legal developments. We seek to address legal problems before they occur.

Flexible
The firm is organized to handle substantial cases and transactions promptly and effectively. We bring this same level of professionalism to even the most routine matters.

Cost-sensitive
We are sensitive to our clients' financial considerations and have created systems to provide services in a highly cost-effective manner. We discuss costs before they are incurred. We staff appropriately. We seek sensible, efficient solutions to meet our clients' objectives. Our practice groups make extensive use of trained legal assistants in specialized areas, where appropriate, in order to economize on costs.

Areas of Practice

• Banking & Finance
• Employment
• Health Care
• Higher Education
• Immigration
• Litigation
• Estate Planning
• Real Estate

Representative Clients

• Businesses
• Educational Institutions
• Hospitals
• Vermont Banks

West Practice Categories

Administrative Law, Regulatory Enforcement, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Mediation, Deceptive Trade Practices, Banking & Finance Law, Commercial Banks, Lending & Secured Transactions, Loan Workouts, Foreclosure & Alternatives, State & Municipal Bonds & Financing, Venture Capital, Business & Commercial Law, Collections & Repossessions, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Joint Ventures, Secured Transactions, Transactions, Uniform Commercial Code, Business Organizations, Business Successions, Closely Held Businesses, Corporate Governance, Directors' & Officers' Liability, Dissolution, Formation & Business Planning, Limited Liability Companies, Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Non-profit & Tax-exempt Organizations, Partnerships, Reorganizations, Freedom of Speech, Construction Law, Construction Contracts, Education Law, Colleges & Universities, Private Schools, Public Schools, Employment Law -- Employer, Affirmative Action -- Employer, Americans with Disabilities Act -- Employer, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) -- Employer, Employee Rights -- Employer, Employment Contracts -- Employer, Employment Discrimination -- Employer, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) -- Employer, Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA) -- Employer, Municipal Employment -- Employer, Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) -- Employer, Pensions, Benefits & Compensations -- Employer, Sexual Harassment -- Employer, Wage & Hour Laws -- Employer, Whistleblower -- Employer, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act -- Employer, Wrongful Termination -- Employer, Environmental Law, Hazardous Waste, Permits, Wetlands & Wild Lands, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Trusts, Wills, Family Law, Divorce, Prenuptial Agreements, Medicare & Medicaid, Health & Health Care Law, Hospital Law, Mental Health, Nursing Home, Immigration & Naturalization Law, Deportation, Immigration, Naturalization & Citizenship, Visas, Insurance Defense, Title Insurance, Intellectual Property Law, Copyrights, Technology Licensing, Trade Dress, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, Computer Law, Digital Signatures, Domain Names, Electronic Commerce, Litigation & Appeals, Complex Litigation, Federal Trial Practice, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, Tax Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Personal Injury -- Defense, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Administration, Professional Malpractice Law, Dental Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Other Professionals Malpractice, Real Estate Law, Commercial Leasing, Commercial Real Estate, Condemnation, Conveyancing, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord/Tenant, Residential Real Estate, High Technology, Internet, Private Placements, Securities Regulation, Taxation Law, Corporate Taxation, Estate & Gift Taxation