This is an election for the people, not a political party.
NON-PARTISAN · FOR THE PEOPLE
Since 1850, probate judges have been elected by the people of Vermont. This election is historic because probate judge races in Bennington County are rarely contested. We are building a coalition that crosses party lines for the good of the people of Bennington County.
WHAT JIM STANDS FOR
Campaign Platform
01
A non-partisan court
Probate Judge is a non-partisan position and must remain that way. This campaign is a coalition across party lines, for the good of Bennington County.
02
Respect and kindness toward everyone
The Probate Court should be a place where individuals are supported and assisted in a prompt, compassionate manner, rather than admonished or talked down to.
03
Simplicity, as the rules require
Vermont Probate Court Rules require proceedings to be decided in a just, speedy, and inexpensive manner. That is how every other county in the state runs its probate court. Bennington County should too.
QUALIFICATIONS TO SERVE
Probate and Estate Planning Since 2015
Vermont licensed attorney since 1993, residing and practicing in Bennington County since 2003, focusing on probate and estate planning.
✔ LLM in Elder Law and Estate Planning, Western New England Univ. School of Law
✔ Estate Planning & Taxation, Boston Univ. School of Law
✔ Mediation Certificate, Univ. of Houston Law School
✔ Adjunct law school professor teaching Wills and Trusts
✔ President, Vermont Chapter, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
✔ Tax Section member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
✔ Former President, Bennington County Bar Association
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BEYOND THE COURTROOM
Rooted in Family and Community
Beyond the courtroom, my life is defined by the values we share here in Bennington County. Whether we’re enjoying a weekend doing chores at home, playing ice hockey at the local rink, visiting relatives, or celebrating holidays, my family and faith are the most important things in my life.
A Compass for Community
I am a Bennington County attorney who practices in the area of probate estates, trusts, guardianships, and estate planning. A probate judge serves those who appear before the probate court, often during emotional and difficult circumstances.
If elected probate judge, I pledge to treat all people with respect and kindness. It will be my practice to make every proceeding in the probate court as just, speedy, and inexpensive as possible for all parties.
250 years of Vermont history.
Your voice, your court.
Since 1850, Vermonters have chosen their probate judges at the ballot box. This year, make your voice heard for Bennington County.