Christopher Larson
Meub, Gallivan & Larson
65 Grove Street
Rutland, VT 05701
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Phone: (802) 747-0610 | Fax: (802) 747-9268
http://www.yourvtlawyer.com
Divorce and Custody
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
Divorce and custody disagreements can seem impossibly difficult and emotionally draining. I take pride in helping those who want a just outcome - even if it means a hard-fought court battle.
Sub-Topics
Child Support
Custody/Visitation Rights
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
My ideal client has been injured by another driver who broke the rules of the road. Most of my clients have suffered serious injuries or death, but I also help people who have less serious injuries. I also represent people injured by dangerous conditions at commercial properties and by recreational accidents including ski injuries.
Sub-Topics
Car Accident
- Auto Accident
Intentional Injuries
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
Wrongful Death
Bar Admissions
VT, Jun 2006
Bar Number: 4322
Other Court Admissions
Supreme Court of Vermont, Federal District of Vermont, Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Association Memberships
Vermont Association for Justice, Vermont Bar Association, Rutland County Bar Association
Continuing Education
I teach continuing legal education seminars on topics related to plaintiff's trial practice in personal injury and related fields.
Papers and Publications
I have published articles in the Vermont Association for Justice quarterly.
Example Cases
I have represented numerous people injured in car accidents.
I represented the wife and son of a man who died in a Vermont hospital. I represented the family of a woman who's cancer should have been diagnosed in time to save her life.
Education
Harvard Law School
J.D.
Boston
MA
2003
Magna Cum Laude
Hillsdale College
B.A.
Hillsdale
MI
1999
Summa Cum Laude
Number of Attorneys
3
State Licensed In
Vermont, Massachusetts
Firm Focus and History
As a small, focused firm, we help you navigate the complex legal system by understanding your situations, answering your questions, and keeping communication open and honest.
Previous Employment Summary
Vermont Judiciary, Law Clerk, 2005-2007; Choate, Hall & Stewart, Boston, Massachusetts, 2003-2004
Activities and Awards
Chair of the Select Board, Middletown Springs, VT
Board of Governors, Vermont Association for Justice
President of the Board of Directors, Vermont Actors' Repertory Theater
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
The more educated people are, the better able they are to protect their rights. There is a lot of misinformation, however, and I enjoy helping people understand how to protect themselves.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I work with my clients as a team and am happy to review anything that a client prepares.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I do so often.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
While attending Harvard Law School, I had the opportunity to work in environmental impact litigation and assist low-income clients in housing disputes. These were richly rewarding experiences and helped strengthen my desire to use the law to help those who might otherwise go unrepresented. After graduation, I wanted to broaden my learning and joined the real estate department of a major Boston firm. Having grown up on a dairy farm in Rutland county, I found myself missing the things that distinguish Vermont—the people, the sense of community, and the Green Mountains.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
My experiences have led me to specialize in personal injury, medical and legal malpractice, construction law, and contract claims, and family law —areas where I can continue to bring my knowledge and experience to bear helping others.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
It is an area of law where I feel I can best help people who need it and where my personal and legal experience provide a practical background.
What do you like best about your career?
It may sound repetitive, but the most rewarding part of my law practice is having the opportunity to help people who might otherwise go without the help they need.
Tell us about your law firm:
Firm started in 2000 when the principal attorney, who had been president of two prior law firms in Middlebury and Rutland, wanted to establish a small firm that would focus on providing concentrated attention on individual legal work.
What are your strengths and style?
I listen. Each client has a story to tell, and though not all of what they relate about their case may be legally relevant, it's all important to how they feel and, ultimately, to how I approach their problem. Law is not a "one size fits all" craft. While the statutes may be well-defined, each person's situation is still relative and you need to hear the whole story if you want to fully represent your client.
Personal Interests:
Theater
Office Manager/Assistant
Betsy Kierstead
Fax
(802) 747-9268
Office Hours
Our general office hours are 9AM-5PM Monday through Friday but, like any good lawyer, I'm available when you need me, because crisis doesn't seem to have a sense of time.
Emergency After Hours
No
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
No
Hourly Rates
$175-$240
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, we offer a 1/2 hour free consultation so that both the prospective client and the attorney can determine if they're a good fit.
Typical Retainer
No, individual retainers depend upon the case.
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