James McFaul

James McFaul advises clients in Vermont on bankruptcy law, estate planning, probate, real estate, and general civil matters at the Law Office of James McFaul, P.C. His work helps individuals, families, sellers, executors, and debtors address legal problems with practical direction. He assists with Chapter 7 bankruptcy, creditor negotiations, wills, trusts, probate administration, deed preparation, seller financing documents, and broader civil questions. Clients receive direct guidance focused on options, risks, deadlines, and practical next steps during stressful legal decisions.

McFaul earned a Bachelor’s Degree with honors from Georgetown University and a J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law. Before law school, he served eight years as an officer in the US Army. His admissions include Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maryland. That background supports clients who need steady counsel across financial, property, probate, and planning matters involving documents, court procedures, negotiations, and family responsibilities in both simple and more contested situations.

McFaul approaches debt matters by reviewing bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy options before a client decides how to proceed. He guides eligible clients through federal bankruptcy relief, while also assisting with settlements, payment plans, loan modification agreements, and creditor or debt collector issues. In estate planning, he helps clients prepare wills, trusts, and related documents so property decisions are organized and intended beneficiaries are protected with attention to practical family property needs.

James McFaul also assists executors and families with probate after the death of a loved one. He helps prioritize creditors, explain duties, manage expectations, and support transparent administration. His real estate work includes representing Vermont sellers, preparing deeds, transfer tax returns, conveyance documents, and seller financing papers. With broad civil practice experience, he offers practical help when clients need clear direction, careful legal preparation, and steady practical client communication throughout.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Law Office of James McFaul, P.C.
• Member, Vermont Bar Association
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, St. Johnsbury Rotary Club
• Member, Virginia Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section
• Board Member, Covered Bridge Recovery Ministries of Vermont

Licensed State

• Vermont
• New Hampshire
• Maryland

Education

• University of Maryland School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Georgetown University
  Bachelor’s Degree

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