Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Rutland, VT
Our firm has been serving the Rutland community with legal expertise since the 1920s, representing four generations of dedicated attorneys. Our practice emphasizes honesty, integrity, and sound judgment while providing empathetic legal support across probate, real estate, business formation, contract law, municipal matters, and personal injury. We combine deep local knowledge with decades of combined legal experience to deliver tailored solutions for our clients.Our attorneys actively contribute to community development through public service roles and board memberships, maintaining strong ties to Rutland's civic and social fabric. We prioritize transparent communication and personalized attention, ensuring clients receive strategic guidance rooted in both legal excellence and practical understanding of local needs.
Services
Probate Law
Real Estate Law
Business Formation
Contract Law
Municipal Law
Personal Injury Law
Details
- Year established: 1920
Highlights and features
- Four generations of legal expertise serving Rutland since 1920
- Lawyers maintain active roles in Vermont State Senate and local governance
- Specialized knowledge in Vermont-specific probate and municipal law
- Personalized estate planning with trust agreements and advance directives
- Proven track record in commercial real estate closings and business formations
Services
Probate Law
We represent estate executors and guardians in probate court proceedings. Our practice covers complete estate settlement services including asset distribution and legal documentation. With multi-generational experience in Vermont probate law, we provide knowledgeable guidance through complex estate administration processes while maintaining family confidentiality.
Real Estate Law
Our firm handles residential and commercial real estate transactions covering title searches, mortgage documentation, and closing procedures. We serve as settlement agents while preparing essential legal documents for property transfers. Our attorneys ensure compliance with Vermont real estate regulations through thorough title examination and transaction oversight.
Business Formation
We assist business owners with entity formation including LLCs, C-Corps, and S-Corps. Our services cover organizational documents drafting, bylaws preparation, and initial corporate minutes. With decades of experience in Vermont business law, we provide strategic formation advice tailored to each client's long-term operational goals and tax considerations.
Municipal Law
We offer legal counsel to Vermont municipalities on governance matters and represent tax collectors in tax sale proceedings. Our practice combines practical knowledge of local ordinances with state statutory requirements. With active experience in municipal governance, we provide informed legal representation for city administrative matters and policy implementation.
Personal Injury Law
Our practice represents clients in motor vehicle accidents and premises liability cases. We assist with insurance claims negotiation while advocating for client interests through settlement or litigation. With extensive experience in Vermont personal injury law, we focus on securing fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and related damages resulting from preventable accidents.
People
William J. Bloomer
Attorney at Law
Over 45 years of legal experience in Rutland, active in community service through multiple non-profit board memberships and municipal roles. Teaches Business Law at Castleton University.
Questions
What legal practice areas do you specialize in?
We focus on probate law, real estate transactions, business formation, contract law, municipal representation, and personal injury cases in Vermont.
How long has your firm been operating in Rutland?
Since 1920, with four generations of Bloomer attorneys serving the Rutland community through legal practice and civic engagement.
Do you handle estate planning documents?
Yes, we prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives as part of our comprehensive estate planning services.
Can you assist with Vermont business formation?
We provide complete business formation services including entity selection, document drafting, and organizational compliance for Vermont businesses.
How do I schedule an initial consultation?
Call our Rutland office at (802) 775-4040 to discuss your legal matter with our attorneys during business hours.
