Gov. Scott Appoints Claire Burns Caledonia County State’s Attorney

This just in (Sept. 5, 2025) from the Governor’s office: Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Claire Burns as Caledonia County State’s Attorney. She has served as interim state’s attorney since August 1, following former State’s Attorney Jessica Zaleski’s departure. Vermont Governors appoint state’s attorney vacancies based on the recommendations of county political…

Memo from Judiciary Announces Upcoming Transition to Zoom from Webex, Changes to First-Year Requirements, Proposed and Promulgated Rules & More

Members of the Vermont bar should have received a memo today (dated June 2, 2025) from State Court Administrator Teri Corsones.  (Link below).  The memo is “Re: Promulgated and Proposed Rules, Vermont Judiciary Migrating Virtual Hearing Capabilities, Attorney License Renewal Period, Supreme Court Administrative Directives, eFile and Serve and Public Portal Information, Filing of Exhibits…

VBA Establishes In-House Counsel Section

The Board of Managers of the Vermont Bar Association approved the creation of a section for In-House Counsel at its meeting on May 23 in Montpelier.  The new section was proposed by Mary Bouchard, Esq. of Vermont Gas Systems Inc..  VBA Board President Josh Diamond will be consulting with Mary to find and appoint the…

JNB Seeks to Fill Superior Court Judge Vacancy

The following memorandum was distributed today (May 9, 2025) by the Judicial Nomination Board:   MEMORANDUM   TO:                         Members of the Bar of the Vermont Supreme Court FROM:                   Jessica Burke, Esq., Chair Judicial Nominating Board SUBJECT:              Information…

Search Begins for Justice Carroll’s Replacement

The following memorandum was distributed today (May 9, 2025) by the Judicial Nominating Board:   MEMORANDUM   TO:                          Members of the Bar of the Vermont Supreme Court FROM:                    Jessica Burke, Esq., Chair Judicial Nominating Board SUBJECT:             …

2025 Mid-Year Meeting Recap

The VBA held its 2025 Mid-Year Meeting at the Equinox Resort and Spa in Manchester on March 28. A crowd of about 200 Vermont attorneys and judges, special guest speakers, and 20 meeting sponsors were on hand for a memorable day. The weather held, which is always a mercy for a meeting in Vermont in…