Corey F. Wood

Corey F. Wood is an attorney at Bergeron, Paradis & Fitzpatrick in Essex Junction, Vermont. She handles collaborative divorce, family law issues, wills and trusts, probate and estate administration, and elder law matters. Wood seeks to resolve family disputes with as little unnecessary conflict as possible. Her practice includes mediation and settlement negotiations, alongside planning documents and probate proceedings that help families address significant transitions.

Wood graduated from the University of Washington School of Law in 2006 and also attended George Washington University. During law school, she received the Charles Z. Smith Public Interest Student of the Year award. She later completed introductory and advanced training in collaborative divorce and earned a Certificate in Mediation from Champlain College. Her legal and mediation training supports work involving sensitive family issues and practical settlement planning.

Wood began her legal career in Washington State, representing parents and young people in juvenile court, and later worked as an ombudsman with the Washington State Office of the Family and Children’s Ombudsman. After returning to Vermont in 2013, she practiced law and served as a hearing officer at Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center. She joined Bergeron, Paradis & Fitzpatrick in 2017 and continued her work with families and estate matters.

Corey F. Wood presents on collaborative divorce and participates in professional groups including Collaborative Practice Vermont and the International Association of Collaborative Professionals. She assists families with wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, guardianships, and estate administration. Her experience in juvenile matters, dispute resolution, and future planning informs an approach that considers relationships, practical needs, and the legal arrangements necessary to protect family interests.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Bergeron, Paradis & Fitzpatrick
• Member, Vermont Bar Association
• Active Member, Collaborative Practice Vermont
• Active Member, International Association of Collaborative Professionals
• Active Member, My Collaborative Team

Licensed State

• Vermont

Education

• University of Washington School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• George Washington University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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