My practice is devoted to the representation of individuals and families who have been injured due to the negligence or wrongful acts of others. Unlike some attorneys, our firm litigates cases and tries them to verdict before a jury when appropriate. I never work for an insurance company.
I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree from Cornell University and received my J. D. Degree, with honors, from the University of Miami School of Law. I began my law career as an associate of the noted personal injury attorney and former Miami Beach, Florida, Mayor, Jay Dermer in 1979. I subsequently opened my own practice in Miami, Florida in 1984. I moved my family and personal injury practice to Vermont in 1991 and am currently licensed in both Vermont and Florida and practice before the state and federal courts there.
I am a member of the Brain Injury Association of Vermont, the American Association for Justice, the Vermont Association for Justice, the Rutland County Bar Association, the Vermont Bar Association, and The Florida Bar. I am a past President of the Shrewsbury, VT Elementary School Board, and a past member of the Rutland South Supervisory Union School Board. I have worked from the Boards' perspective on contract negotiations with the local teachers Union and I have served on numerous committees on behalf of the Boards, including the Superintendent and Principal Search Committees. I have also served as a Moot Court judge at the Vermont Law School on a number of occassions over the years.
My wife of 30 years, Charlene, and I are recent empty-nesters and reside in Shrewsbury, Vermont with a Newfoundland and a Cane Corso (Italian Mastiff) and a cat. I am an avid fisherman and turkey hunter and a longtime member of the Green Mountain Fly Tyers Club. I am also a hobby aquarist, raising Endler's Livebearers.
Each of my personal injury cases is handled by me personally and your claim is not farmed out to paralegals or secretaries to work on your case. I maintain a modest in-house library of medical texts and forensic texts and have contacts with medical, vocational, accident reconstruction and economic experts and other experts around the country to consult with me and assist with case development as necessary. I limit the number and kind of cases I accept each year, so that I can devote the needed attention to each individual client. Feel free to call me at 802-492-3818 to arrange a free consultation concerning your claim. I can also be contacted by e-mail at [email protected] Appointments can be arranged here at our offices or we can visit you in hospital or at your home.
Practice areas
Call us toll free. We represent injured people throughout Vermont and Florida on a contingent fee basis, in car accidents, brain and spinal injuries, death claims, birth injuries, faulty products, medical or legal malpractice, drownings, animal bites, 18 wheeler, boat, construction accidents, slips, trips and falls, stairway, scaffolding, ladder accidents, whistleblower claims, motorcycle, aviation and railroad accidents, and general negligence of others resulting in serious personal injuries.
42 years, 600 cases
Languages spoken
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| VT | Active | 1992 | 02/19/2009 |
| FL | Inactive | 1979 | 04/04/2021 |
| Legal answers | 28669 |
| Legal guides | 25 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Membership Recognition | The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers | 1990 |
| American Jurisprudence Award in Civil Procedure | Univ. of Miami School of Law / The Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Co. | 1978 |
| Certificate of Merit | Univ. of Miami School of Law / Student Bar Association | 1977 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President | Lars A. Lundeen, P.C. | 2012 - Present |
| Partner | Griffith & Lundeen, P.C., Rutland, VT | 1993 - 2012 |
| President | Lars A. Lundeen, P.A., Miami, FL | 1984 - 1995 |
| Associate | Jay Dermer Law Offices, Miami Beach, FL | 1979 - 1984 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| A.C.L.U. | Member | 1997 - Present |
| The Florida Bar | Member | 1979 - Present |
| Local Motion (Non-profit Cyclist / Pedestrian Advocacy Group) | Member | 2010 - 2018 |
| Otter Valley Aquarium Society | Member | 2010 - 2020 |
| Brain Injury Association of Vermont | Member | 1993 - 2018 |
| Shrewsbury Mtn. Elementary School Board | Chair / Member | 1993 - 1996 |
|---|---|---|
| Rutland South Supervisory Union School Board | Member | 1993 - 1996 |
| Vermont Association for Justice | Member | 1992 - 2018 |
| Vermont Bar Association | Member | 1992 - 2018 |
| Rutland County Bar Association | Member | 1992 - 2019 |
| Loyal Order of the Moose | Member | 1992 - 2017 |
| American Association for Justice | Member | 1991 - 2012 |
| The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers | Member | 1979 - 1991 |
| University of Miami School of Law / Student Bar Association | Law School Ombudsman | 1977 - 1978 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Florida Bar Journal | Letter to the Editor - Insurance Bad Faith Law | 2011 |
| Burlington Free Press | Myths and Realities of Tort Reform (Op-Ed) | 2009 |
| Florida Bar Journal | Neurolaw: Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries - book review | 1999 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami School of Law | Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude (with honors) | 1978 |
| Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1972 |
| The Florida Dispute Resolution Center | Certification Training for FL Arbitrators | N/A |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Public Forum on Legal Issues | Personal Injury Law | 1995 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Jessica M. Byrnes v. Carleigh Warfield | $100,000.00 Policy Limit Settlement |
| Pamela Panoushek v. John Olson, Bernie Webster,and Bernie Webster Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | Confidential settlement in favor of Plaintiff |
| Dawn Ellis v. Earl Coombs and The Concord Group Insurance Companies | Confid. Settlement for Policy Limits for Pl. |
| Travis and Jennifer Hoffman v. Ernest Hoffman | $300,000.00 Policy Limit Settlement |
| State Farm Life Insur. Co. v. Bass 605 So2d 908 | Jury Verdict WIN for my client, Ms. Bass |
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Jason Sutton, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 9, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Lundeen is very knowledgeable.
Raymond Areshenko, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 21, 2018
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Tyler Patterson, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 21, 2017
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Lars is one of the best lawyers on AVVO. He is consistently knowledgeable and provides well-considered advice.
Gregory Cade, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 8, 2017
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Mr. Lars is a highly skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is well-known in the legal community for his outstanding professionalism. He was able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases were incredibly difficult by dedicating his time and effort to achieve the best results. I certainly endorse this lawyer and have no doubt he will be of great help to anyone seeking legal advice or representation within his main areas of practice.
Peter Depew, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 4, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lundeen provides a much needed service on Avvo. He donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers.
Frank Shaughnessy, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 12, 2016
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I endorse attorney Lundeen. I have been reading his answers to Avvo questions for some time. He gives full, detailed answers that covers all the avenues of recovery and law. He would be an asset to anyone pursuing a personal injury case.
Paul Sommer, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 14, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.It is clear from his posts that he is both knowledgeable and effective.
Gordon Nicol, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 27, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Brian Torba, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 20, 2015
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it is clear from the quality of the content Lars brings to this forum that he would serve an injured individual in his area well. If you have a claim you should seek out a consultation with his office.
Mr. Lundeen provides consistently accurate and helpful answers to Avvo Askers. These are qualities a client should look for when looking for a lawyer.
Michael Chen, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 23, 2015
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Mr. Lundeen's insightful responses to the Avvo forums show he is incredibly knowledgeable about personal injury law. I endorse this lawyer.
Webb Millsaps, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 7, 2015
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Mr. Lundeen consistently provides well-reasoned responses to questions in this forum. He demonstrates in-depth knowledge on a variety of key legal issues, which is evident in his focused, cogent analysis. His legal writing is practical, as well. I endorse this lawyer.
Peter Marek, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 18, 2015
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36 Years of practicing law is extremely experienced. His knowledge of both the law and procedure is evident in his pro bono contibutions here. Client reviews are stellar and should be read by prospective clients. Peer endorsements are also outstanding. Do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation with him ASAP. If your lucky he might just agree to take your case.
Illon Fish, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
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Alexander Knapp, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 20, 2015
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Robert von Dohlen, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 12, 2015
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Belal Hamideh, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 10, 2015
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Michael Perenich, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 4, 2014
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Lars consistently provides great advice, he clearly possesses a vast amount of wisdom when it comes to personal injury.