Maureen A. Martin

Maureen A. Martin is a family law attorney and the founder of the Law Office of Maureen Martin in Hartland, Vermont. Her practice focuses primarily on divorce, custody, juvenile law, guardianships, adoption, and probate matters. Martin represents clients in contested family proceedings and also uses mediation and collaborative law when an alternative resolution may be appropriate. She helps clients address legal issues that affect family relationships and responsibilities.

Martin received a B.A. from the State University of New York in 1979 and a Juris Doctor from Vermont Law School in 1983. She moved to Vermont to attend law school and subsequently developed a practice focused on family and juvenile matters. Her legal education and decades of court experience provide a basis for advising clients on disputed parenting arrangements, family obligations, and the procedures used in Vermont courts.

Martin established her private law practice in Woodstock in 1987 and later worked from Hartland. She has litigated thousands of matters and handled divorce, custody, civil union dissolution, child support, adoption, guardianship, and probate issues. Her experience includes appearing in trial courts and the Vermont Supreme Court. She also assists clients with mediation, collaborative processes, and planning documents such as wills where those needs arise.

Maureen A. Martin belongs to the Vermont Bar Association and has been involved with organizations including the Vermont Justice for Children Task Force and the Windsor County Safe Babies Team. Her background also includes community leadership and service with local organizations. She approaches family disputes with attention to the client’s circumstances, balancing courtroom advocacy with possible negotiated solutions when those are consistent with the client’s objectives.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Maureen Martin
• Member, Vermont Bar Association

Licensed State

• Vermont

Education

• Vermont Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• State University of New York
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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