Megan A. LaChance

Megan A. LaChance is an attorney at Facey Goss & McPhee P.C. in Rutland, Vermont. Her practice includes municipal law, land use, criminal law, and employment and labor matters. LaChance joined the firm in 2025 after serving as Rutland City Attorney, bringing direct experience with local government operations and public-sector legal issues. She advises clients on matters involving municipal procedure, land use concerns, employment issues, and disputes requiring practical legal analysis.

LaChance earned her J.D. and Master of Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law School in 2016. She received her B.A. in English, with a minor in Environmental Studies, from the College of Wooster in 2012. During law school, she worked in the South Royalton Legal Clinic and Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic, participated in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic, and earned a certificate in Dispute Resolution.

Before joining the firm, LaChance served as Rutland City Attorney and previously worked for the Town of Shrewsbury and the Rutland County State’s Attorney’s Office as a Deputy State’s Attorney. These roles gave her experience with municipal government, criminal matters, public-sector decision-making, and the legal issues facing Vermont communities. Her background allows her to approach local government and related disputes with familiarity with both administrative processes and courtroom practice.

Megan A. LaChance is admitted to practice in Vermont and belongs to the Vermont Bar Association, Rutland County Bar Association, and Joan Loring Wing Inns of Court. She was named a Vermont Business Magazine Rising Star in 2024. LaChance also serves as vice president of Habitat for Humanity of Rutland County and has been involved with local Dismas House programs, reflecting continued professional and community engagement in the Rutland area.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Facey Goss & McPhee P.C
• Member, Vermont Bar Association
• Member, Rutland County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Vermont

Education

• Vermont Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The College of Wooster
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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