Alan Francis Sylvester
About Alan
Biography
Alan Sylvester has been representing personal injury claimants since 1964, and is a founding partner in the law firm of Sylvester and Maley.
A fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers since 1982, Alan has been recognized by his peers as one of the top personal injury trial lawyers in Vermont for 40 years.
Best Lawyers in America, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Alan:
- "Lawyer of the Year" 2012 - Medical Malpractice Law, Burlington
- "Lawyer of the Year" 2011 - Personal InjuryLitigation, Burlington
He is one of only 1,396 lawyers in the United States that has been continually listed in Best Lawyers in America since its first publication in 1983.
Additionally, Alan has been selected as a New England Super Lawyer each year since 2007, whenNew England Super Lawyers magazine, listed him as one of the Top 100 lawyers in New England following a multi-step nomination process, which included peer and independent evaluations. Among the factors considered were verdicts, settlements, experience, honors and awards. Alan was one of only 3 Vermont attorneys listed, and the only one who has spent the last 4 decades concentrating his practice on representing injured victims.
He has served as president of the Vermont Trial Lawyer's Association, and as a member of itsboard of governors. He has represented several clients in cases of national significance. Alan has extensive experience in handling complex, serious personal injury cases. He has been successful in recovering by jury verdict and settlement sums ranging between $ 1 million and $5,400, for his clients on 24 occasions.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
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Licensed in Vermont for 61 years
State: Vermont
Acquired: 1964
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Location
Sylvester & Brow, L.L.C.
78 Pine Street, Burlington, VT, 05401
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Alan Francis Sylvester's Lawyer Endorsements
"I know Alan well. Years ago I helped to defend a very serious personal injury case that Alan brought. I learned that he was a tough, smart adversary. Over the intervening years, I've consulted Alan about my cases and he has been a generous collaborator. He is one of the best!"
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Experience
Honors
2012
Best Lawyer Medical Malpractice, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Best Lawyer every year since inception of award in 1983, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Best Personal Injury lawyer, New England Super Lawyers
2011
Best Personal Injury Trial Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2007
A Top 100 Trial Lawyer in New England, New England Super Lawyers
1978
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1975 - Present
Founder & Senior Managing Partner, Sylvester & Maley, P.A.
Associations
1981 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersFellow
1977 - 1978
Chittenden County Bar AssociationPresident
1972 - 1974
Vermont Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
1970 - 1977
Vermont Trial Lawyers AssociationMember Board of Governors
Sample of Legal Cases
$ 2.5 Million
Multi-Million Dollar Settlement.
Jury verdict for $ 1.5 Million
See information under Case Details
Education
1964
JD - Juris Doctor
1960
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1979
Cross Examination of defense expert
N/A
Numerous Presentations in Personal Injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice
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Closing Arguments in Personal Injury Cases
Publications
1974
1973
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Activity
Legal Answers