Vermont Bar Association

Last updated
Vermont Bar Association
FormationSeptember 1878;145 years ago (1878-09)
TypeLegal Society
Headquarters Montpelier, VT
Location
  • United States
Website http://www.vtbar.org

The Vermont Bar Association (VBA) is a voluntary bar association for the state of Vermont.

Contents

History

Founded in September 1878 in Montpelier, the Vermont Bar Association remains the only professional organization for lawyers, judges, paralegals and law students in Vermont. [1]

Presidents

The first president of the Vermont Bar Association was Edward J. Phelps. Past presidents of the Vermont Bar Association include prominent judges, political leaders, military leaders and diplomats. The presidents of the Vermont Bar Association have included: [2] [3] [4] [5]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">John G. Sargent</span> 53rd U.S. Attorney General

John Garibaldi Sargent was an American lawyer and government official. He served as United States Attorney General during the administration of President Calvin Coolidge.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vermont Senate</span> Upper house of the Vermont General Assembly

The Vermont Senate is the upper house of the Vermont General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Vermont. The senate consists of 30 members elected from multi-member districts. Each senator represents at least 20,300 citizens. Senators are elected to two-year terms and there is no limit to the number of terms that a senator may serve.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">13th Vermont Infantry Regiment</span> Military unit

The 13th Vermont Infantry Regiment was a nine months' infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. It served in the eastern theater, predominantly in the Defenses of Washington, from October 1862 to August 1863. It was a member of the 2nd Vermont Brigade.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">William W. Stickney (politician)</span> American attorney and politician from Vermont

William Wallace Stickney was an American lawyer and politician. A Republican, he served as the 48th governor of Vermont from October 4, 1900, to October 3, 1902.

Side judge, or assistant judge, is a judicial position unique to the U.S. state of Vermont. There are two side judges in each of Vermont's 14 counties. Like lay judges, side judges are usually not legal professionals.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Clarke C. Fitts</span> American politician

Clarke Cushing Fitts was a Vermont attorney and businessman who served as the state's first Attorney General following the reestablishment of the office in 1904.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">J. Ward Carver</span> American politician

Jay Ward Carver was a Vermont lawyer who served as state Attorney General.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Olin M. Jeffords</span> American judge

Olin Merrill Jeffords was a Vermont attorney and judge who served as chief justice of the Vermont Supreme Court. He was the father of Senator Jim Jeffords.

Herbert Goodell Barber was an American politician and lawyer. A Republican, he served in both chambers of the Vermont General Assembly and as Vermont Attorney General.

Clifton G. Parker was a Vermont attorney and politician who served as Vermont Attorney General for three terms.

Frank Elliott Barber Jr. was a Vermont attorney and politician who served as Vermont Attorney General from 1953 to 1955.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fred A. Howland</span> American politician

Fred A. Howland was a Vermont attorney, businessman, and Republican politician. He served as Secretary of State of Vermont and president of the National Life Insurance Company.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Green Mount Cemetery (Montpelier, Vermont)</span> Cemetery in Montpelier, Vermont

Green Mount Cemetery is a burial ground in Montpelier, Vermont. Located at 250 State Street, the 35-acre facility was established in 1854. It is operated by the City of Montpelier, and managed by the city's part time cemetery commission and a small full-time staff.

Charles Tetzlaff is an American attorney from Vermont. He is best known for his service as United States Attorney for the District of Vermont from 1993 to 2001.

Montpelier, Vermont was first chartered as a town on August 14, 1781, chosen as the state capital in 1805, and subsequently incorporated as a city in 1894. Under the city charter, the government of the city consists of a Mayor, City Manager, and City Council, in what is called a Mayor–council–manager government. The mayor is elected to a two-year term by residents of Montpelier and presides over City Council meetings. The City Council consists of the mayor and six elected city counselors - two from each of Montpelier's three voting districts and serve two-year terms. The City Manager is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the City Council.

References

  1. Vermont Bar Association
  2. "Past Presidents of the Vermont Bar Association" (PDF). www.vtbar.org. Vermont Bar Association. 2013.
  3. Emens-Butler, Jennifer (October 27, 2021). "Congratulations President Fletcher and President-Elect Manitsky!". VT Bar.org. Montpelier, VT: Vermont Bar Association. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  4. "Board of Managers 2021-2022". VT Bar.org. Montpelier, VT: Vermont Bar Association. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  5. Velk, Kim (October 31, 2023). "Meet VBA Board President, Judith Dillon". Vermont Bar Journal. Montpelier, VT. Retrieved May 1, 2024.