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At Monaghan Safar PLLC, we take pride in being a comprehensive and specialized law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to individuals, businesses, and municipalities in Vermont. Our mission is to deliver exceptional legal services in a friendly and efficient manner. With a deep understanding of Vermont's unique legal landscape, our team of attorneys offers expert advice and litigation support in various areas of practice.

Our Areas of Expertise

As a leading law firm in Vermont, we have expertise in the following areas:

Environmental, Land Use & Utility

• Land use and zoning law
• Environmental law
• Utility law

Real Estate

• Residential and commercial property transactions
• Real estate litigation

Business

• Business formation and governance
• Commercial transactions
• Employment and labor law

Estate Planning & Administration

• Estate planning
• Estate administration
• Probate law

Governmental & Litigation & Conflict Resolution

• Municipal law
• Governmental litigation
• Conflict resolution

Family Law

• Family law litigation
• Family law mediation

Employment & Labor Law

• Employment law
• Labor law

Our Attorneys

We take pride in having a team of experienced attorneys who are dedicated to providing exceptional legal services. Our attorneys have a deep understanding of the law and are specialized in their respective areas of practice.

• Ed Adrian: With over 18 years of practicing law in Vermont, Ed has experience in civil, administrative, and criminal litigation. He helps licensed professionals navigate difficult legal and ethical issues.
• Tara MacAskill: Tara is an attorney licensed in the State of Vermont with a practice focused on real estate law. She has extensive experience in residential and commercial property transactions.
• Ryan Meer: Ryan joined the firm as an associate attorney in 2024. He is licensed in the states of Vermont and California and has experience in commercial transactions, including lease negotiations and conflict resolution.
• Brian Monaghan: Brian is a co-founder of the firm and has over a decade of experience in representing Vermont municipalities. He has experience in litigating contested matters before boards, commissions, and courts.
• Lori Ruple: Lori is an experienced real estate attorney with a background in land use law. She has experience in residential and commercial property transactions.
• Claudine Safar: Claudine practices in the areas of land use, planning, zoning, civil litigation, family law, and appellate litigation. She represents individuals, businesses, municipalities, and not-for-profit entities.
• Kristen Shamis: Kristen has experience in the firm's municipal law and business transaction practices, and has also supported the firm's land use, litigation, and real estate practice areas.
• Miles Stafford: Miles joined the firm in 2024 and is licensed in the states of Vermont and California. He has experience in commercial transactions, including lease negotiations and conflict resolution.

At Monaghan Safar PLLC, we understand the importance of building strong relationships with our clients. We take pride in our responsive, accessible, and diligent approach to providing exceptional legal services. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve your goals.