$ 200-250 per hour
also known as Christopher Larson
I spend a lot of time thinking about justice, and what that means for the regular people of Vermont.
Justice is about personal responsibility. Justice means that those who cause harm, whether on purpose or by carelessness, should do whatever is possible to fix the harm. Personal responsibility means that a business should pay its employees fairly. Personal responsibility means that someone who injures another should do whatever is possible to fix that injury.
Many of my clients come to me because they have been injured by someone else's carelessness. Others are employees who have not been paid for their hours at work. Some seek my help because sorting out a divorce or custody dispute. I also represent children in family court and teach an occasional class on how to represent yourself in divorce and custody cases. All of these are matters of personal responsibility and justice.
I graduated with honors from Harvard Law School in 2003. For a while after law school, I worked at a Boston law firm with 200 lawyers. My office was on the 37th floor, and I could see ships sailing into the harbor far below. My clients were mostly giant real estate development and construction companies, government entities, and the like. It sounds exciting, but the work was often very tedious. Endless numbers of contracts needed to be written and re-written, liability studies needed to be done, and sub-agreements with engineers needed to be edited. Boxes and rooms and sometimes whole warehouses of documents needed to be reviewed. Thousands of gas station leases needed to be cross-referenced with the laws of fifty states. I was bored.
So I came home to Vermont. I practice here in Rutland because I love Vermont and its people. I grew up on a dairy farm in Rutland County, and much of my family still lives here. I worked as a clerk in the state court system for two years, getting to know the judges and lawyers in Rutland County and deciding that Bill and Erin were the people I wanted to work with, and I still do.
As a firm, we value loyalty, trust and flexibility in ourselves and with each other. I think these are the qualities that we offer clients as well. As a small, focused firm, we can help you navigate the complex legal system by understanding your situations, answering your questions, and keeping communication open and honest.
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$ 200-250 per hour
33%-40%
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Acquired: 2020
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Acquired: 2006
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State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2003
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128 Merchants Row, Suite 405, Rutland, VT, 05701
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Posted by Eric | February 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Dropped my case last day of Physical Therapy. Left with thousands in medical bills and failed to represent me. Dismissing my injuries. Had to file an ethics complaint with the Vermont Bar. Do not do business with this firm.
Posted by Amber | January 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Chris was extremely helpful to my case. He was always prepared and well organized which gave me peace of mind. He was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions and concerns. He made sure I had all the paperwork I needed filled out and up to date. He was also very honest with what was best for ...
Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
I had a very intensive, one hour consultation with Chris Larson. I found him to be extremely thorough and knowledgeable about my circumstance -- a 23 year marriage, without children, that is ending. Even under short notice, he took the time to review, beforehand, some financial documentation and prop...
Posted by Lily | September 20, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
I consulted with Chris about what I felt was a fairly simple divorce. The paperwork had become confusing to me, however, and I needed professional guidance despite not having children and not owning anything between the two of us. Chris was extremely helpful, set up all the paperwork I needed, and an...
Posted by Debbie | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I hired Chris Larson to handle my divorce which ended up going to trial. I cannot say enough good things about Chris and his team! His key strengths were his knowledge of the law and court guidelines, preparation of court exhibits and negotiation skills. As a professional he was a good listener, g...
"I've worked with Chris on several cases. I'm impressed with his thoroughness, intelligence, and compassion. Chris is a great human being. If I needed a lawyer, I would hire him myself."
"I worked against Chris on a case, and have known him for about five years since. He's a talented writer and advocate, but what really sets him apart from other lawyers is his creativity. It is hard to find that trait in our profession (I wish I had more of it, myself), but if you're looking for someone who can set your case apart, Chris is the guy."
"Chris is a superb lawyer and an equally fine person. He is an intense and aggressive advocate for his clients because he cares about them. I say this as someone who worked with Chris on a complicated commercial litigation case. He is always prepared and thoroughly ethical. One of the good guys."
"Chris has a sharp mind and wisdom that is always appreciated. An extremely capable attorney and an uncommonly thoughtful human being."
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
2018
Graduate, Trial Lawyers' College
2020 - Present
Trial Attorney and Owner, Larson & Gallivan Law, PLC
2007 - 2020
Partner, Meub Gallivan & Larson, Attorneys, P.C.
2019 - Present
Theater in the Woods CampBoardmember
2008 - Present
Vermont Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Rutland County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Harvard Law School Alumni AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
Vermont Association for JusticePresident
2012 - 2016
Middletown Springs, Vermont Select BoardPresident
$750,000 jury verdict
2003
J.D.
1999
2018
Tips for Practice in a Mid-size Vermont Law Firm
2019
2016
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