William Meub
Meub, Gallivan & Larson
65 Grove Street
Rutland, VT 05701
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Phone: (866) 747-0610
http://www.yourvtlawyer.com
Business and corporate law including RE development
Legal Topic
Business Law
Preferred New Clients
Construction litigation issues especially those involving professionals and contractors.
Legal Topic
Estate Planning
Preferred New Clients
Probate contested matters and those needing trusts and wills.
Legal Topic
Real Estate Law
Preferred New Clients
Real estate development or new businesses.
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
Major injuries.
Sub-Topics
Medical Malpractice
- Medication Malpractice
Bar Admissions
VT, Oct 1978
Other Court Admissions
Vermont, 1978; U.S. District Court, 1979; U.S. Supreme Court, 1999
Association Memberships
Vermont Bar Association, Chair 1984 – 1986; Federal Affairs Committee; Vermont Bar Association, Professional Responsibility Board, 1986 – Present; Vermont Association of Trial Lawyers; American Association for Justice
Continuing Education
I teach continuing education seminars on trial practice and related subjects, including construction law and medical malpractice. I also attend continuing legal education seminars to stay educated on new technology developments and related current issues in the law.
Papers and Publications
Termination of Parental Rights, Vermont Law Review, 1977; Evaluating Medical Malpractice NBI, Medical Malpractice in Vermont, 1988; Hospital Liability NBI, Medical Malpractice in Vermont, 1988; 2011 article on foreclosure rights for condominium associations based up a recent decision that was obtained from two trial judges.
Example Cases
Wheeler v. CVMC - A medical malpractice case; Lent v. Huntoon - The controlling case on defamation law
Fox Hollow Homeowners Association v. QL Development Corporation - A homeowners' suit for construction defects; Stony Creek Homeowners Association v. Homestead Design, Inc. - A homeowners' claim for construction defects
Alderman's Chevrolet and Alderman's KIA - involved business transactions and development; Hampton Inn in Rutland regarding real estate development and permitting for a new Hampton Inn facility
Maslack Estate - A contested estate matter; Verruso Estate - A contested will and divorce related matter
Education
Vermont Law School
J.D.
South Royalton
VT
1978
Magna Cum Laude
Law review
Lehigh University
B.A.
Bethlehem
PA
1968
Biology/pre-med
Number of Attorneys
4
State Licensed In
Vermont
Firm Focus and History
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.
General practice focused on helping individuals and small corporations. We perform all kinds of litigation across a wide range of legal matters.
Previous Employment Summary
President of Keyser, Crowley, & Meub, Ltd. and President of Kelley, Meub, Powers, & English, Ltd. I have always headed up the litigation departments of the firms I was a partner in as well as representing contractors, architects, and schools.
Activities and Awards
Candidate for Vermont Governor and U.S. Congress. School board member. Senior warden of Trinity Episcopal Church and Vice-chancellor of the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont. Board member of Pure Water for the World, Inc. and been active in work in Haiti before and after the earthquake. Lecturer at many seminars on trial practice and related substantive matters including construction law. Concerned with conservation issues and have done work for Audubon.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
For the most part, the better educated a client is about their particular legal issue the better able I am to help them because more time is spent working towards a resolution and less in explanation of fundamental points of law. That said, I enjoy working with all types of clients, whether they have educated themselves on legal matters or not.
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 have coached clients in the past and have no problem as long as it is clear what the limited responsibility is. We work hard with our clients to minimize the legal costs as much as possible while maintaining the highest caliber of representation.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I had many people tell me that I had all of the natural skills and ability to be an excellent lawyer. I also was concerned about politics and the laws under which we work. When the time came for me to consider other options for myself, these encouragements lead me to believe that I should study the practice of law.
Before becoming a lawyer in Rutland, I spent many years working as a contractor as well as operating a beef and dairy farm in Middlebury, experiences that motivated me to want to do something more for the people of Vermont. I've been a board member of the Crossroad Arts Council, President of the Friends of the Rutland Free Public Library, and a member of the Rutland City School Board. Once I started practicing law, I served as president to several law firms in the Rutland area and have had the privilege to practice in front of the US Supreme Court.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I worked in a hospital putting myself through college when I was a pre-med student. All of the science and knowledge about medicine that I gained in school are huge advantages in my personal injury and medical malpractice work. I have also been a carpenter and contractor, so I have actual hands-on knowledge about construction issues that gives me a real understanding of the challenges that face contractors and construction related businesses. I have also run businesses and participated in investment programs that have helped me better understand the tax and the business sides of things. With my background in farming and construction, I am knowledgeable about real estate development and farm issues.
As a small firm with an individual focus, we handle a large range of cases, but we are here to listen to you, evaluate the applicable laws, and keep you informed as we work to resolve your issue.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
It's an area that I have a good deal of experience in as both a practitioner and an attorney so, in that sense, it was familiar territory but it was the desire to help those who are unable to help themselves that really drove my choice of practice areas.
What do you like best about your career?
I am able to combine my life experience and my legal training to help people resolve their issues within the framework that the law allows.
Tell us about your law firm:
I am privileged to work with a group of young and very bright attorneys and a paralegal who handle a full range of cases. In addition, my long-time assistant is indispensable in helping me in a wide variety of areas that enable me to provide the very best representation possible to my clients.
What are your strengths and style?
I analyze issues easily and quickly which enables me to rapidly work to a resolution of whatever legal matter I work on. I am decisive and out going, providing an easy rapport with clients. I care about everyone I represent and they know it. At the end of the day, the quality of representation is only as good as the passion and enthusiasm you have the people you work for and the matters before them.
Personal Interests:
Making a difference. I like making the world a better place. I enjoy sailing, golf, hiking, hunting, and gardening.
Office Manager/Assistant
Betsy Kierstead
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 to $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, they all depend upon the case.
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