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About David
Biography
When I'm not practicing law, I am active in our Rotary club as the Scholarship Committee chair. I also referee soccer at the high school and college level and am a member of the New England Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association executive committee. I have SCUBA certification and enjoy diving as often as I can.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Litigation
50%
44 years | 2,100 cases
Landlord or Tenant
30%
26 years | 1,000 cases
State, Local, and Municipal Law
20%
44 years | 3,000 cases
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Licensed in New Hampshire for 21 years
State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Vermont for 43 years
State: Vermont
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
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David A Barra's Reviews
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Posted by Ellen | January 6, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
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A Great Resource
Dave is knowledgeable in a variety of fields of law, and has been an especially good resource for my clients who are looking for assistance in litigation.
David A Barra's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dave is a great resource to fellow attorneys. He serves his clients well and I'm always happy to have his opinion on Vermont legal matters."
Ellen LaPlante
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Honors
1984
Vermont Bar Association Essay Contest, Vermont Bar Association
Work Experience
2011 - Present
member, Law Offices of David A. Barra, PLC
1993 - 2010
member, Unsworth & Barra, PLC
1982 - 1993
Shareholder, Paul, Frank + Collins, Inc
Associations
2009 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2004 - Present
New Hampshire Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysMember
2001 - Present
New England Intercollegiate Soccer Officials AssociationChapter Representative
2001 - Present
National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Associationmember
2000 - Present
Rotary ClubScholarship Committee Chair
1999 - Present
Vermont Soccer Officials AssociationMember
1994 - Present
United States Soccer FederationState Referee Administrator
1983 - Present
Chittenden County Bar Associationmember
1982 - Present
Vermont Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
Vermont Claims AssociationMember
1982 - 1994
American Bar Associationmember
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Appeal of Todd and Terry ASHLINE.
notice of violation upheld
In re Appeals of SHANTEE POINT, INC.
permit decision upheld
Education
1982
Georgetown University Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Williams College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1979
Williams College
BA - Bachelor of Arts cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2010
Myths of Estate Planning
Estate Planning
2010
Fundamentals of Trust Administration
Trust Administration
2009
Drafting Effective Wills and Trusts
Estate Planning
2007
VLCT Town Fair
Conflicts of Interest and Ethics
2006
Mid Winter Thaw
Environmental Law
2000
Insurance Coverage Law in Vermont
Insurance Coverage Law in Vermont
2000
Federal Court Rules
A Practical Guide to Federal Court Rules and Procedures in Vermont
1999
Bad Faith Litigation in Vermont
Bad Faith Litigation in Vermont
1993
Eviction Actions in Vermont
Eviction Actions in Vermont
1991
Insurance Litigation in Vermont
Insurance Litigation in Vermont
Publications
2010
Fundamentals of Trust Administration
Fundamentals of Trust Administration
2009
Drafting Effective Wills and Trusts
Drafting Effective Wills and Trusts
2000
Insurance Coverage Law in Vermont
Insurance Coverage Law in Vermont
2000
A Practical Guide to Federal Court Rules and Procedures in Vermont
A Practical Guide to Federal Court Rules and Procedures in Vermont
1999
Bad Faith Litigation in Vermont
Bad Faith Litigation in Vermont
1993
Eviction Actions in Vermont
Eviction Actions in Vermont
1991
Insurance Litigation in Vermont
Insurance Litigation in Vermont
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I remove my furniture I bought from rooms that I sublease illegally to tenant who refuse to pay rent?
31 Jul 2016
Q&A
Landlord selling commercial property that I am renting. Will renewal option language in the lease continue with new landlord?
08 Nov 2015
Q&A
Breaking Section 8 tenant lease
19 Aug 2015