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Flender Law Office is a small general practice law office, which assists clients in the areas of estate planning, set up and management of small businesses, landlord/tenant matters, creation and management of non-profit organizations, and other areas.  It also provides partial representation (unbundled services) for those who are seeking a cost-effective solution to litigation or do not need full legal representation throughout a case.  We are happy to accommodate clients' busy schedules by meeting in the evenings or on weekends.

Every family is different. Every divorce is different. Whether engaged in dividing complex business interests, dealing with the equity in a residence or retirement plan, or shaping the future of a child, Kathleen recognizes the need to understand the values and needs of her clients and establishes ultimate objectives at the beginning of the attorney-client relationship. She works with her clients and other professionals to obtain the most favorable results possible.. There is no one best approach for resolving family law conflicts. Kathleen has been certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission as a Family Financial Mediator and is available to mediate disputes. She is also a trial lawyer who is regularly engaged in the trial and if necessary the appeal of family law issues.. Her focus is you. From crafting premarital agreements prior to marriage to the modification of court orders well after divorce and at all points in between in every family law area, she works with you to help you identify and attain your most important objectives in the most practical way.

Erik’s background in urban planning and public policy involving affordable housing and tax policy feeds his interest in many of the firm’s practice areas.  Erik works in all aspects of the firm’s regulatory practices, including renewable energy, telecommunications, and public utilities.  He also supports the firm’s civil litigation practice.

Burlington native Mitch Taylor has been serving the community with Cray Law Firm since 1992.. EDUCATION. Drake University Law School, Des Moines, IowaJ.D. – 1992Honors: With HonorsHonors: Delta Beta PhiHonors: Order of the CoifHonors: Recipient, Edward D. Jones Scholarship for Outstanding First Year Students. University of IowaB.B.A. – 1989

Attorney Jordan A. Phelps joined The Law Office of Kathleen P. Ryder in 2012 before becoming a partner of the firm, subsequently renamed to Ryder & Phelps, P.C in 2017. Attorney Phelps graduated from Merrimack College with honors in 2008 as well as Suffolk University Law School in 2012. During his first year of Law School he was admitted to the Rehnquist Inn Chapter of Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity and was an active participant in the Merrimack College Pre-Law Society which mentored college aged students interested in attending law school post graduation. Since graduating from Suffolk Law School he has purposefully concentrated his practice primarily in the field domestic relations.. In addition to handling divorce litigation, 209 C paternity actions, contempt actions, complaint for modifications, and 209 A restraining orders he has also been appointed by Judges as a Guardian ad litem and a special master to assist them in the administration of justice. Attorney Phelps routinely volunteers his time providing free legal services for programs such the Lawyer of the Day program in the Middlesex Probate and Family Court. In addition, he is a regular guest speaker at the Lowell Fatherhood program sponsored by the Middlesex County Probate and Family Court Probation Department. He has recently been admitted to the board of Directors at the Kimi Nichols Center which supports adult individuals with developmental disabilities.

Attorney Jake A. Sambito was born and raised in Massachusetts and represents clients in family law matters such as divorces, custody, and other probate and family law issues. These matters are often emotional and complex, and Attorney Sambito has effectively resolved countless family law disputes throughout Massachusetts. He prides himself on successfully negotiating often complex financial and domestic issues, finding creative solutions for his clients. Clients often compliment him on his compassion, understanding, and ability to genuinely relate to their domestic issues. Attorney Sambito has trial and litigation experience throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in various trial courts.. In addition to probate and family law, Attorney Sambito has experience with landlord-tenant matters in Housing Court. He has represented both landlords and tenants in many evictions and other housing-related proceedings. Attorney Sambito also practices in the District and Superior Courts throughout Massachusetts, litigating various civil matters.. Outside of work, Attorney Sambito loves music, exploring New England, being outdoors, and spending time with his family and friends.. Attorney Sambito earned his undergraduate degree with honors from Fitchburg State University. During college, he had the distinct privilege of being chosen to work for Governor Deval Patrick at the Massachusetts State House. He earned his law degree from The Massachusetts School of Law and was part of the nationally acclaimed Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition, placing fourth in the country and earning him a Governor’s Citation. While attending law school, Attorney Sambito worked as a law clerk for a well-known law firm outside of Boston, specializing in wrongful death and medical malpractice claims against large corporate entities.

Andy has more than twenty years of experience handling regulatory matters in the fields of environmental permitting, energy regulation, and public utility law. In his current practice, he represents a wide range of clients in heavily-regulated industries, including renewable energy developers and telecommunications companies.. Andythrives on the details of large, complex proceedings that involve highly technical, scientific, and environmental considerations. He relies on his extensive experience working at both state and federal regulatory agencies to help clients navigate permitting and government-oversight issues.. Andy takes a systematic and collaborative approach to meeting his clients' needs. Starting with the initial fatal-flaw analysis, he works with clients to map out the legal framework, risks, needs, and costs of their projects, from pre-permitting studies through post-approval regulatory filings. At the same time, Andy assists clients with the myriad collateral issues that invariably arise, such as due diligence for financial closings, tax determinations, property interests, and power purchase agreements.. Andy has had the good fortune (and fortitude) to be on the leading edge of commercial-scale wind energy and solar energy development in Vermont, which gives him no small measure of personal satisfaction. He is also increasingly involved in work for clients in the telecommunications industry, representing them in regulatory and court proceedings and advising them on many aspects of regulation in this rapidly evolving sector.

Amme Verbarendse is an Associate Attorney in the Burlington office of GLP Attorneys. She earned BA degrees in both Political Science and Religious Studies from the University of Arizona, and graduated Cum Laude from Texas Tech University School of Law, in Lubbock, Texas. Prior to joining GLP Attorneys in 2018, Amme worked for the Skagit County Superior Court, as well as a law firm in Mount Vernon, Washington. Amme is an active member of the Washington State Bar Association. She is also an Eagle Member of the Washington State Association for Justice. Amme was born and raised in Snohomish County, Washington, and she enjoys singing karaoke and playing volleyball in her free time.

Alan Sylvester has been representing personal injury claimants since 1964, and is a founding partner in the law firm of Sylvester and Maley.. A fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers since 1982, Alan has been recognized by his peers as one of the top personal injury trial lawyers in Vermont for 40 years.. Best Lawyers in America, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Alan:. He is one of only 1,396 lawyers in the United States that has been continually listed in Best Lawyers in America since its first publication in 1983.. Additionally, Alan has been selected as a New England Super Lawyer each year since 2007, whenNew England Super Lawyers magazine, listed him as one of the Top 100 lawyers in New England following a multi-step nomination process, which included peer and independent evaluations. Among the factors considered were verdicts, settlements, experience, honors and awards. Alan was one of only 3 Vermont attorneys listed, and the only one who has spent the last 4 decades concentrating his practice on representing injured victims.. He has served as president of the Vermont Trial Lawyer's Association, and as a member of itsboard of governors. He has represented several clients in cases of national significance. Alan has extensive experience in handling complex, serious personal injury cases. He has been successful in recovering by jury verdict and settlement sums ranging between $ 1 million and $5,400, for his clients on 24 occasions.

Admitted to practice in Vermont (1992) and Massachusetts (1990), I represent injured clients and their families in federal and state courts across Vermont, and before the Vermont Supreme Court, as well as before mediators and arbitrators.  A tireless advocate for my clients, I concentrate my practice in the prosecution of personal injury claims, and have extensive experience litigating automobile liability, ski area liability, products liability, and medical malpractice claims.. In 2014, I received the highest rating of AV Preeminent from Martindale-Hubbell for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability. Lawyers who receive the AV Preeminent status have been awarded the highest peer review rating in Martindale-Hubbell for professional excellence.. I live in beautiful Shelburne, Vermont with my husband and our three school age children.  I can most often be found in the bleachers cheering for my kids' hockey, lacrosse and soccer teams, or at some school event.

,After almost ten years at the Des Moines County Attorney's Office I entered into private practice.  Since that time I have transitioned my private legal practice into criminal defense.  During that time, I have handled a wide range of cases as a defense attorney including; murder, assault, sexual abuse, OWI/DUI, drugs including possession, manufaturing and delivery.  If you need assistance in your criminal defense contact me.

"Preeminent AV" rated Martindale Hubbell 1997 - present; Martindale Hubbell Preeminent Women Attorneys; "Super Lawyer" rating 2012-present; Martindale Hubbell 2015 Top Rated Lawyer/Litigation; Martindale Hubbell Top Rated Lawyer/New England 2013-2015;  First Assistant Federal Public Defender/Vermont 1999-2006; Director/Federal Defender Training Group 1998-1999; Supervising Federal Public Defender/Los Angeles 1992-1998; Visiting Defender/US Sentencing Commission 1997;exclusive practice area in criminal defense, primarily federal; appellate experience including US Supreme Court, 9th Circuit en banc and general practice in both 9th and 2d Circuit Courts of Appeal. Various publications regarding federal sentencing issues and selective prosecution. Media experience including television and radio. Teaching experience including Williams College interim term seminars and trial advocacy at Southwestern Law School. Guest lectures at George Mason Law School and Vermont Law School, as well as various bar association presentations on criminal law and sentencing; CJA panel in Vermont and the Central District of California; CJA Rep for Vermont 2006-7.