Clara Alley

Clara Alley is an estate planning lawyer at Dinse who helps clients organize their affairs and prepare plans tailored to individual needs. Her work centers on developing and drafting estate plans that address personal goals, assets, and long-term wishes. She focuses on giving clients the information and tools needed to make informed decisions about their lives and legacies. Her approach emphasizes detail, compassion, and clear guidance throughout the planning process.

Clara earned a J.D., summa cum laude, from Stetson University College of Law in 2025. She previously earned a B.A., summa cum laude, from Norwich University in 2022. During law school, she served as an Associate on the Stetson Law Review and received its Outstanding Associate Award for Fall 2023. She later worked as a Teaching Assistant for Trusts & Estates at Stetson University College of Law.

Clara gained practical legal experience before entering full-time practice. In 2023, she interned with the Vermont Department of State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs. She later joined her current firm as a Summer Associate in 2024. These roles gave her experience with legal research, writing, client matters, and the issues that can arise when legal planning intersects with family and financial concerns.

Clara Alley continues to focus on estate planning and works with experienced attorneys to create plans suited to each client’s circumstances. She helps clients consider how they want to manage assets, preserve legacies, and prepare for future decisions. Her practice reflects a client-centered approach built around careful drafting, practical information, and individualized planning. She aims to make the estate planning process more comfortable while helping clients understand the legal tools available to them.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Dinse, P.C.
• Member, Vermont Bar Association

Licensed State

• Vermont

Education

• Stetson University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Norwich University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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