Attorney Pettersen's practice includes employment law, personal injury, family law, probate, landlord-tenant, governmental law, and business transactions and litigation.
Attorney Pettersen grew up in Montpelier, Vermont and graduated from the University of Vermont, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Economics. He graduated cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law, where he was an Associate Editor of the University of Illinois Law Review and a nominee for the Paul Lisnek Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy. Attorney Pettersen was a law clerk for two state trial courts where he assisted judges in civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. Prior to starting his own practice, Attorney Pettersen represented both private and municipal clients at a Burlington, Vermont law firm.
Bar Admission
Vermont, 2014
Other Affiliations
Chittenden County Bar Association, 2016 - Present
Central Vermont American Inns of Court, 2016 - Present
Leadership Champlain, LCRCC
Chittenden County Landlord-Tenant Clinic
Education
University of Illinois College of Law, Champaign, Illinois, 2012 J.D.
Honors:cum laude, Nominee for the Paul Lisnek Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy, Law Review: University of Illinois Law Review, Associate Editor
University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont B.A.Major: Political Science
William handled my divorce case in 2019. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and always gave quick and concise email responses. I appreciate William’s attention to detail, and his willingness to always check in and explain things in ways I could understand. He is very personable, and has a calm and collected demeanor. If I ever need legal assistance in the future, I will be sure to call William, and I recommend him highly.
Katelynn R.
Aug. 19, 2020
Recommends this lawyer
Mr. Pettersen helped me obtain much needed closure after being let go from my place of employment. I cannot disclose too many details for the sake of my personal privacy and out of consideration for the company I worked for, but a very fair outcome was achieved thanks to Mr. Pettersen’s help. He was very professional as well as empathetic to my situation throughout the entire process and even offered to help me without receiving compensation.
Anonymous
Aug. 18, 2020
Recommends this lawyer
I called William last summer after I was terminated by my place of employment after many years. Right from the first phone call, William was caring, compassionate and honest. I had never been involved in any sort of legal issue and was apprehensive and anxious about pursuing any form of lawsuit. After talking with him, I felt reassured and confident that I was making the right decision and hired him. He was amazing, from the beginning to end, keeping me informed, being realistic about our options and all the while keeping things light and as stress free as possible. He is professional, dedicated and thorough. In the end, he helped me achieve what we had set out to do. I would recommend him to anyone.