More recently, he worked public policy/ legislative affairs at the state level, focusing on energy, healthcare and natural resource issues. Prior to joining Fitts, Olson, Giddings & Ferrara, his practice was a mix of probate matters, real property, criminal defense, family law, administrative and civil law, with some appellate work.
Real Estate - We have helped Windham County residents and businesses with residential and commercial real estate transactions for more than 40 years. We also provide guidance with respect to town zoning and permits, Act 250 issues, tax grievances, and financing. We work with Windham Title Company, to provide title abstracting services and write title insurance for residential and commercial properties throughout southern Vermont.
Land Use and Zoning
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
The firm engages in the general practice of law, including residential and commercial real estate and other transactional work; litigation in all courts, probate and estate administration; estate planning; elder law; family law, criminal law, trust law; taxation; municipal law; landlord-tenant law; corporate secretary work; and environmental law and permitting. The attorneys at the firm are admitted to practice law in Vermont, New Hampshire and New York, as well as the Federal District Court in Vermont.
The late Paul N. Olson was known throughout New England as the referral on tax and estate planning, a practice area for which the firm continues to be recognized. His interests in music and in education led to his lifetime support of the Putney School, the Brattleboro Music Center, the Marlboro Music Festival and Marlboro College.
Wills
Trusts
Estate Planning & Trusts - We prepare Wills, Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives for Health Care, and Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, and work with local financial planners.
At Fitts, Olson, Giddings & Ferrara he continues to work in the general practice of law and has expanded his work into tax law and return preparation and real estate title work.