Vermont Family Law Attorneys Schoenberg & Associates - Burlington Vermont Adoption Lawyer.  Matrimonial and Family Law issues are among the most difficult challenges a family or individual can face. How these issues are resolved will have a lasting impact on children, finances and family structure. With more than 75 years of combined experience we are well prepared to resolve your case whether by negotiation or litigation. We work closely with accountants, appraisers, psychologists and economists to ensure a comprehensive approach. Because we limit our practice we are especially prepared to handle complex matters with a highly skillful and effective team approach.

Schoenberg & Associates
125 College Street
Burlinton, Vermont 05401

Phone: 802-864-3120
Fax: 802-864-3635
E-mail: deb@schoenberglegal.com
Website: www.schoenberglegal.com

Lawyer Bio
Debra R. Schoenberg, Esq.

ADMITTANCE

State of New York - 1986
Federal Court - 1987
United States Supreme Court - 1990
State of Vermont - 1994

CERTIFICATION

Board Certified Family Law Trial Advocate; National Board of Trial Advocacy
Boston, Massachusetts, February 2000

Fellow; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Chicago, Illinois, November 2000

APPOINTMENTS

Board of Governors - Vermont Trial Lawyers Association, January 2001 to Present.
Visitation Master - Family Courts of the State of Vermont, November 1999 to Present.

EDUCATION

Franklin Pierce Law Center, Concord, New Hampshire.
J.D. Degree, January 1986.

Honors: Who's Who Among American Law Students; Law Student's Civil Rights Research Council Fellowship; Young Community Leaders of American; International Directory of Distinguished Young Leadership.

Western College of Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.
Bachelor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies, May 1980.

Senior Thesis - Domestic Violence: A Survey of the Law; Recipient of Undergraduate Research Grant from Western College Alumni Association for senior thesis research.

Honors: Undergraduate Fellow in Academic Administration; Alpha Lambda Delta, Honorary Society; Phi Eta Stigma, Honorary Society; President, Ohio Fellows, Honorary Society; Dean's List.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Schoenberg & Associates
125 College Street, Burlington, Vermont.

Principal, July 1995 to present.

Schoenberg & Associates
358 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York.

Principal, July 1990 to June 1995.

Practice limited exclusively to matrimonial and family law.  Extensive litigation and motion practice as well as management of law firm and supervision of associates, paralegals and support staff.

The Law Office of Nancy E. Bunting
58 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs, New York

Associate July 1986 to June 1990.

General practice concentrating in matrimonial and family law.  Substantial motion practice, litigation and negotiation experience; extensive client contact.

Law Clerk / Law Graduate, May 1983 to June 1986.

Conducted client interviews; prepared pleadings, motion papers and memoranda of law; assisted in discovery and all phases of trial preparation including securing and preparing witnesses, marshaling and organizing evidence; coordinated closings; formulated and coordinated office policies and procedures; extensive research, correspondence and client contact.

Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc.
55 Columbia Street, Albany, New York.

Fellow, Law Students Civil Rights Research Council, Summer 1983.

Prepared pleadings, motion papers, memoranda of law and Article 78 proceedings relative to public benefits litigation.

Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc.
City Hall, Saratoga Springs, New York.

Legal Assistant, November 1980 - September 1982.

Conducted client interviews; prepared uncontested matrimonial pleadings; advocated and represented in the areas of landlord/tenant, public assistance, food stamps, family law, public utilities, unemployment benefits, domestic violence, social security claims; extensive public speaking and community education.

Youth Advocacy Project of the Legal Aid Society of Albany, Inc.
55 Columbia Street, Albany, New York.

VISTA Volunteer, June 1980 - October 1980.

Organized and advocated on behalf of students and youths relative to educational and juvenile justice concerns; represented rights of handicapped students to most appropriate educational placement; advised runaway youths regarding parent's legal rights and responsibilities, educational options, public assistance eligibility; monitored New York State Board of Regents; extensive community and outreach education.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Bar Association; Vermont Bar Association; New York State Bar Association; Chittenden County Bar Association; Vermont Family Law Committee; American Trial Lawyers Association, Vermont Trial Lawyers Association.

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT

Board of Governors, Vermont Trial Lawyers Association, January, 2000 - Present.
Guardian Ad Litem Advisory Committee, May 1999 - July 2000.
Authored Training Manual for Vermont Volunteer Lawyers Project, Spring 2000.
Family Court Project of Chittenden County, February 1997 to October 1999.
Judge, Vermont Law School Trial Advocacy Competition, 1998, 199, 2000.
Judge, Gabrielli Moot Court Competition, 1992, 1993, 1994.
Coach, Watherford High School Mock Trial Team, 10991, 1992, 1993.

RECENT PRESENTATIONS

Dealing with the Pro Se Litigant
Vermont Bar Association
March 2004

Complex Issues in Divorce
National Business Institute
January 2004

Divorce Cases from Start to Finish
National Business Institute
October 2003

Women in Transition: Dealing with Issues Surrounding Divorce
Salomon Smith Barney
September 2003

Complex Divorce Issues for the Vermont Practitioner
National Business Institute
January 2003

Women in Transition: Dealing with Issues Surrounding Divorce
Salomon Smith Barney
October 2002

Business Valuation: Presentation of Exhibits, Admissibility, Persuasiveness
Vermont Trial Lawyers Association
October 2001

Women in Transition: Dealing with Issues Surrounding Divorce
Salomon Smith Barney
June 2001

Women in Transition: Dealing with Issues Surrounding Divorce
Salomon Smith Barney
January 2001

Pro Se Litigation Education
Vermont Family Court
August 2000, June 2001, November 2001

Family Law and Relief from Abuse
Vermont Volunteers Lawyers Project
June 2000

Trusts, Estate Planning and Divorce
National Business Institute
May 2000

Women in Transition: Dealing with Issues Surrounding Divorce
Salomon Smith Barney
March 2000

Child Custody and Time Sharing
National Business Institute
March 2000

Women in Transition: Dealing with Issues Surrounding Divorce
Salomon Smith Barney
March 2000

How to Utilize the Magistrate
Vermont Bar Association
January 2000

Women in Transition: Dealing with Issues Surrounding Divorce
Salomon Smith Barney
October 199 and March 2000

Family Law for Social Workers, Counselors and Other Helping Professionals
Lorman Educational Services
July 1999

Guardian Ad Litem Project
Judicial College
June1999

Child Custody and Visitation
National Business Institute
March 1999

Primer on Family Law and Practice
Vermont Trial Lawyers Association
May 1998

PAST PRESENTER

New York State Bar Association
Capital District Women's Bar Association
Saratoga County Bar Association
Community Health Plan

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Member, Board of Directors, Vermont Mozart Festival.
Member, Board of Directors, Ohavi Zedek Synagogue.
Member, Lane Series Advisory Board.
Past Member, Board of Directors, Family Connection Center.
Past Member, Board of Directors, Saratoga County Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect.
Past Member, Capital District Women's Political Caucus.
Past Member, New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Past Member, Saratoga County Task Force Against Domestic Violence.
Past Member, Executive Committee, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York.

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