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R. Joseph O'Rourke

5.0
1 review

1 Unknown, P.O. Box 310, Rutland, VT 05702-0310

Civil Litigation, Probate and General Practice

About R. Joseph O'Rourke

Mr. O'Rourke's primary area of concentration is in:

CIVIL LITIGATION / PROBATE / GENERAL PRACTICE:

With over 45 years of trial experience, Mr. O'Rourke is a nationally recognized trial attorney who is admitted as a

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R. Joseph O'Rourke got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • General Practice
  • Other 1
    • Probate

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1960, Vermont
    1960, U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
    1960, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
    1962, U.S. Supreme Court
    Bar Fellowship
    of the American College of Trial Attorneys. His practice, in large part, involves representing individuals and institutions in lawsuits. Mr. O'Rourke has been recognized for achievement by the Rutland Herald who has named in one of ten best trial lawyers in Vermont. He also has an active probate practice as well as experience in a number of areas of general practice.

    Mr. O'Rourke has received Martindale-Hubbell, Inc.'s highest "AV" rating.

    PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

    Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers

    Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (State Chair 1998-present)

    Fellow of the International Society of Barristers

    Member International Association of Defense Counsel

    American Bar Association

    Vermont Bar Association

    Rutland County Bar Association (President 1986)

    COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

    Founding Corporator, Secretary and Trustee Mount Saint Joseph Academy Endowment Fund (1976-present)

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Boston University School of Law
    Class of 1960
    J.D.
    Other Education
    College of the Holy Cross
    Class of 1955
    B.S.

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5.0
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Mead Building, 1 UnknownP.O. Box 310Rutland, VT 05702-0310U.S.A.

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