David L. Cleary

Cleary Shahi & Aicher, P.C.

Rutland, VT

55+ Years Experience

Licensed in 5 States

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About David

David L. Cleary, the senior partner and President of the firm, has practiced law in Vermont since 1970. For over 45 years, he has litigated both plaintiff and defense cases, including personal injury, toxic tort, product liability, aircraft disaster, professional liability, and commercial litigation, trying over 250 cases to verdict. He is currently very active as a mediator and arbitrator in these areas in Vermont, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. He served in the U.S. Army, including a tour in Vietnam, and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a long time member of and...

Licensed States

Vermont New York New Hampshire Massachusetts Connecticut

Education

Cornell Law School

B.A./B.S.

St. John Fisher College

Awards & Recognition

Best Lawyers in America

1985

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Rating

Chambers & Partners (USA)

Who’s Who in America

Who’s Who in American Law

Professional Associations

American College of Trial LawyersInternational Academy of Trial LawyersAmerican Board of Trial AdvocatesVermont Bar AssociationRutland County Bar AssociationDefense Research InstituteFederal Bar AssociationAmerican College of BarristersJoan Loring Wing American Inn of CourtU.S. District Court Advisory Committee for VermontNational Academy of Distinguished NeutralsNorthern New England Defense Counsel Association