Pietro J. Lynn

Pietro J. Lynn is a partner and founder of Lynn, Lynn, Blackman & Toohey, P.C. in Burlington, Vermont. He maintains a statewide litigation and counseling practice and has tried well over 100 jury trials. His work includes business law disputes, catastrophic personal injury, employment discrimination, civil rights, construction claims, education law, labor and employment matters, and general counseling for businesses, public entities, and individuals.

Pietro earned a J.D. from Boston College and a B.A., magna cum laude, from Hamilton College. His academic training established the foundation for a career centered on trial advocacy, litigation strategy, and legal counseling. Over decades of practice, he has applied that background to complex civil matters requiring careful factual development, risk evaluation, persuasive presentation, and practical advice before disputes reach trial.

Pietro has more than 30 years of courtroom experience in jury trials, court trials, arbitrations, and administrative evidentiary hearings. He represents clients in personal injury matters, business disputes, construction claims, and high-profile cases involving public communications. His counseling practice includes general counsel work, risk mitigation, employment issues, collective bargaining, misconduct investigations, employee discipline, and compliance with laws governing leave, discrimination, and accommodation.

Pietro J. Lynn combines extensive trial experience with strategic counseling for clients who face disputes, operational risks, or public-facing legal issues. He has authored nationally published chapters on litigating and trying brain injury and psychological harm cases. His practice emphasizes preparation, clear communication, and practical decision-making for businesses, institutions, public entities, and individuals throughout Vermont and, when requested, in matters outside the state.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Lynn Lynn Blackman and Toohey
• Member, Vermont Bar Association

Licensed State

• Vermont

Education

• Boston College
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Hamilton College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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