Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Brattleboro Legal Services Since 1934
Established in 1934, Crispe & Crispe stands as the oldest continually operating family-owned law firm in Brattleboro, Vermont. Our legacy spans four generations of legal expertise, rooted in a deep commitment to client success and community service. We specialize in personal injury, workers' compensation, probate, estate work, business law, civil rights, and arbitration, leveraging decades of collective experience to deliver tailored legal solutions. Our team, including attorneys Lawrin Crispe and Spencer Crispe, maintains the highest Martindale Hubbell rating, reflecting our dedication to excellence.With a focus on preparation and negotiation, we resolve disputes efficiently while upholding confidentiality and trust. Our community involvement, from local boards to international projects, underscores our belief in service beyond the courtroom. As a client-centered firm, we offer free initial consultations and operate on contingency fees for personal injury cases, ensuring accessible justice for all.
Services
Personal Injury
Workers Compensation
Probate & Estate
Business Law
Arbitration & Mediation
Civil Rights
Contracts
Wills & Trusts
Details
- Year established: 1934
Highlights and features
- Four generations of Vermont legal expertise since 1934
- Free initial consultations for all legal matters
- Contingency fee arrangements for personal injury cases
- Highest-rated attorneys by Martindale Hubbell
- Active community involvement and local knowledge
Associations and certifications
- Martindale Hubbell
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured in accidents, including automobile collisions and workplace incidents. Our team prepares every case for trial to negotiate from strength, securing maximum compensation through settlements or litigation. With contingency fee arrangements, clients pay no upfront costs.
Workers Compensation
Navigating workers' compensation claims, we ensure clients receive rightful benefits for job-related injuries. Our experience spans claim filing, appeals, and dispute resolution, focusing on timely recovery of medical expenses and lost wages without upfront fees.
Probate & Estate
Our paralegal Jo-Anne Daris and attorneys handle probate administration, wills, trusts, and estate management. With ten years of specialized experience, we guide clients through complex probate processes and create tailored estate plans to protect assets and legacies.
Business Law
We assist businesses with formation, contracts, labor law compliance, and dispute resolution. From LLCs to partnerships, our counsel covers operational legal needs, contract drafting, and mediation to protect commercial interests in Vermont courts.
Arbitration & Mediation
As neutral mediators and arbitrators, we resolve legal conflicts outside courtrooms. Our approach emphasizes collaborative solutions for civil disputes, leveraging decades of trial experience to achieve fair outcomes efficiently and cost-effectively.
People
Lawrin Crispe
Senior Attorney
Fourth-generation Vermont attorney with 40+ years of experience in personal injury, litigation, and business law. Holds the highest Martindale Hubbell rating and serves on community boards including Grace Cottage Hospital.
Spencer P. Crispe
Attorney
Fourth-generation Brattleboro lawyer specializing in personal injury, workers' compensation, and civil rights. Active in community service organizations and admitted to Vermont and federal courts.
Jo-Anne Daris
Paralegal
Certified paralegal with 15+ years of experience in personal injury and probate law. Coordinates client cases from initiation through trial and leads community volunteer initiatives.
Questions
Do you charge for initial consultations?
No initial fees for consultations. We discuss your case details and provide options without upfront costs.
Are communications confidential?
All client communications maintain strict attorney-client privilege and complete confidentiality.
How much experience do you have?
Four generations of legal practice since 1934, with attorneys holding top industry ratings and decades of combined experience.
Do I need money to file a personal injury claim?
Most cases operate on contingency fees—no payment until we secure your recovery.
Will my case go to trial?
90% of cases settle pre-trial through strategic negotiations, though we prepare every case for litigation to maximize outcomes.
