Hethba Fatnassi

Hethba Fatnassi is an attorney at Gravel & Shea PC in Burlington, Vermont, practicing in the Trusts, Estates, and Probate department. She brings a comprehensive legal background in estate planning, business law, and real estate to her role, serving both individuals and businesses with thoughtful, strategic counsel. Admitted to the Vermont Bar in 2018, she joined the firm in 2022 and has since focused on helping clients plan for the future, navigate probate matters, and resolve complex tax and business issues.

Hethba holds an M.A. from the University of Pittsburgh, earned in 2010, and a B.A., cum laude, from Wheaton College in 2003. Her academic foundation supports her strong analytical approach and attention to legal detail in every case she handles.

Prior to joining Gravel & Shea PC, Hethba was the lead attorney for the business and estate planning practice areas at a mid-sized law firm in South Burlington, Vermont. In that role, she provided legal services to hundreds of small to mid-sized businesses, handling entity formation, corporate governance, acquisitions, mergers, conversions, and dissolutions. She also supported clients in commercial real estate matters, including purchases, financing transactions, sales, leasing, subdivision development, and planned unit project development.

In addition to business and estate planning, Hethba practice includes federal trademark registration and maintenance as well as representation in tax controversy matters. Her multifaceted background allows her to deliver holistic and efficient legal solutions.

Hethba Fatnassi is a member of both the Chittenden County and Vermont Bar Associations. With a client-centered approach, she is committed to providing accessible and effective legal services tailored to each client’s specific needs and long-term goals. Hethba continues to serve as a reliable legal advisor for Vermonters looking to secure their legacies and structure their businesses for success.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Gravel & Shea PC
• Member, Vermont Bar Association
• Member, Chittenden County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Vermont

Education

• University of Pittsburgh
  Masters of Arts (MA)
• Wheaton College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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