Jake Evans

Jake Evans is an attorney at Barr Law Group in Stowe who handles complex civil litigation and class actions. His work includes constitutional and civil rights claims, financial crimes, employment disputes, contract matters, and development disputes. He represents clients through litigation, arbitration, and mediation, combining legal research, written advocacy, risk management, and strategic planning. His practice is centered on difficult disputes that require careful factual development and efficient case strategy.

Jake earned a B.A. from Sterling College, an M.A. from Johnson State College, and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Vermont Law School. He joined Barr Law Group in 2021 as a legal extern and law clerk during his final year of law school. His academic training and early work with complex research, motions, and briefs provided a foundation for litigation involving state courts, federal courts, and appellate proceedings.

Jake’s written advocacy has contributed to matters in Vermont Superior and Supreme Courts, the US District Court for the District of Vermont, and the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He has handled civil disputes and class actions involving constitutional rights, financial misconduct, employment, contracts, and development. His work includes the Sutton v. Vermont Regional Center litigation, which resulted in a $16.5 million settlement for immigrant investors affected by the Jay Peak EB-5 fraud.

Jake Evans is admitted in Vermont and approaches litigation with an emphasis on direct communication, risk assessment, strategic planning, and efficient case management. His background in complex legal research and written advocacy supports work on disputes that can involve multiple parties, substantial records, and difficult legal questions. By combining courtroom, arbitration, and mediation experience, he helps clients evaluate options, develop litigation strategy, and pursue resolutions in high-stakes civil matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Barr Law Group
• Member, Vermont Bar Association
• Member, Psychedelic Bar Association

Licensed State

• Vermont

Education

• Vermont Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Magna Cum Laude)
• Johnson State College
  Master of Arts (MA)
• Sterling College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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