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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
80%
17 years
Probate
20%
17 years
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Licensed in Vermont for 4 years
State: Vermont
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 17 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Gravel & Shea PC
76 St. Paul Street, 7th Floor, P.O. Box 369, Burlington, VT, 05402
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Posted by Mark Adams | January 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
David handled my moms estate matters after her passing.
After interviewing many attorneys to handle my moms estate matters, 10 minutes on the phone with David, I knew he was the best attorney to handle my moms multi-million dollar estate. He performance was no less than outstanding. I would highly recommend David to everyone that absolutely needs the mos...
David E. Peterson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I had a case where my client needed to create a trust for his personal injury settlement. David Peterson quickly and efficiently set up the trust."
"David is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced attorney. I know him as someone who's motivated to be helpful and provide top-quality legal services. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"David is an extremely intelligent and conscientious attorney and I highly recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Top Lawyers 2022, Boston Magazine
2021
Top Lawyers 2021, Boston Magazine
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Special Counsel, Gravel & Shea
2011 - 2023
Owner, The Law Office of David E. Peterson, P.C.
2009 - 2010
Associate, Estate Preservation Law Offices
2007 - 2009
Associate, Fusaro, Altomare & Ermilio
Associations
2022 - Present
Vermont Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
USA500 ClubsMember
2011 - 2013
Essex County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2014
Essex County Estate Planning CouncilMember
2009 - 2020
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2010
Worcester County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2010
Worcester County Estate and Business Planning CouncilMember
2009 - 2010
Montachusett Estate and Retirement Planning CouncilMember
Education
2008
Boston College Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Wakefield Co-operative Bank Speaker Series
What's the Difference Between a Will and a Trust?
2018
Business Fundamentals Bootcamp
What Happens to Your Business if Something Happens to You?
2018
Boston Bar Association, Solo and Small Firm Section Panel Discussion
Upsize Me: Smart Growth Strategies for Solos and Small Firms
2014
Advisory Group Equity Services
Mulit-Generational Estate Planning
2012
Trust Advisory Services Group
Beyond the Revocable Trust
2010
Bench/Bar Day
Special Needs Trusts
Publications
2012
2011
2011
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Trying to reclaim unclaimed funds from my deceased mothers bank account that was moved to the Commonwealth of MA State Treasury?
31 Aug 2022
Q&A
Mismanagement of trust, forcing me to sign an indemnification agreement, refusing to distribute my money,
13 Oct 2017
Q&A
What are the gift exemptions for a joint banking account that my wife has with her mother?
12 Jun 2017