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William Pettersen , Esq.
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Biography
Attorney Pettersen's practice includes family law, employment law, personal injury, landlord-tenant, and other civil litigation.
Attorney Pettersen grew up in Montpelier, Vermont and graduated from the University of Vermont, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Economics. He graduated cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law, where he was an Associate Editor of the University of Illinois Law Review and a nominee for the Paul Lisnek Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy. Attorney Pettersen was a law clerk for two state trial courts where he assisted judges in civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. Prior to starting his own practice, Attorney Pettersen represented both private and municipal clients at a Burlington, Vermont law firm.
EDUCATION
University of Vermont
University of Illinois College of Law
MEMBERSHIPS
Leadership Champlain, LCRCC
Vermont Employment Lawyers Association
Central Vermont American Inns of Court
Chittenden County Bar Association
Vermont Bar Association
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Vermont for 12 years
State: Vermont
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Pettersen Law PLLC
1084 East Lakeshore Dr., Colchester, VT, 05446
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Posted by Andy | June 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Fully Recommend
I was very hesitant to even explore legal alternative. I had looked into my situation and everything pointed to me having a claim. So I called Mr. Pettersen and got a VM message, of which I didn’t leave a message, having second thoughts. Well wouldn’t you know he called me back. We discussed my situa...
William Pettersen , Esq.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"Bill is a hard-working and bright lawyer. I saw him in action and I was impressed with his grasp of the law, the facts, and his ability to think on his feet."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Nominee for the Paul Lisnek Award in Trial Advocacy, University of Illinois College of Law
2009
University of Illinois Law Review Writing Competition, University of Illinois College of Law
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Owner, Pettersen Law PLLC
2016 - 2018
Attorney, Monaghan Safar Ducham
2015 - 2015
Law Clerk, Williamson Law Office PLLC
2014 - 2015
Judicial Law Clerk, Seventh District Court of Utah
2013 - 2013
Judicial Law Clerk, Lamoille County Superior Court
Associations
2018 - Present
Vermont Employment Lawyers Association
2016 - Present
Central Vermont American Inns of CourtMember
2016 - Present
Chittenden County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2018
Leadership Champlain, Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of CommerceMember
2017 - 2020
Chittenden County Landlord-Tenant ClinicPro bono volunteer
Education
2016
University of Illinois Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
University of Vermont
Political Science
Speaking Engagements
2023
Central Vermont American Inns of Court
Cross-Cultural Lawyering
2023
Central Vermont American Inns of Court
Pandemic Impact on the Practice of Law
2021
Central Vermont American Inns of Court
Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity and Privacy
2021
Central Vermont American Inns of Court
Employment Law
2020
Central Vermont American Inns of Court
Disability Law
2019
Central Vermont American Inns of Court
Professionalism and Wellness
2018
Leadership Champlain
Analysis of Recovery Home Need & Support in Vermont
2018
Judicial Ethics & Abbreviated Primer for the Information of Counsel
Judicial Ethics
2017
To Plead or Not To Plead, Expecting the Unexpected in the Trump Era
Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction
Publications
2019
Lawyer.com
Earned Sick Time Act - Finding Replacements
2018
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
What are my options for getting compensation for excessive work hours as a manager, after I resigned due to excessive hours 80+?
23 Nov 2018
Q&A
I believe Walmart fired me due to my diabetes disability. Can I sue?
11 Nov 2018