who is the city attorney for burlington vt

When did Richardson graduate law school?

Richardson graduated from Vermont Law School in 2003 and clerked for Chittenden Superior Court Judges Matthew Katz and Richard Norton. He became a partner of his current law firm in 2009.

Who is Dan Richardson?

Dan Richardson, a partner in the Montpelier law firm Tarrant, Gillies, Richardson and Shems, will leave the firm to take the city government’s top legal job. It was recently vacated by Eileen Blackwood, who held the position for nine years in Mayor Miro Weinberger’s administration.

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Responsibilities to the City

The City Attorney's Office serves the public interest by providing the City of Burlington with affordable, high quality proactive legal advice and representation in order to avoid unnecessary litigation.

Civil vs. Criminal Matters

In addition to the civil matters described above, the City Attorney's Office handles prosecution of criminal and civil infractions charged in the Burlington Municipal Court.

Low-Income Assistance

If you are low income and need assistance and the matter is not a city issue, you can obtain free legal assistance by contacting CLEAR or Community Action of Skagit County. These agencies are not affiliated with the City of Burlington.

Contact Information

For information concerning any legal matter involving the city, including criminal cases, contact the City Attorney's Office and you will be directed to the appropriate party.