Gravel & Shea recently promoted litigator Dan Martin to Special Counsel and elected Real Estate Associate Jeff Polubinski and Tax and Estate Planning Attorney Livia DeMarchis to Shareholders.
“Over the past four years at Gravel & Shea, I have had an opportunity to work with some of the most talented attorneys in the state on a variety of complicated and cutting-edge issues,” said Dan. “I look forward to continuing to collaborate with the Vermont legal community and to providing our clients with exceptional representation and creative solutions to unique challenges.”
Dan’s practice includes a range of civil litigation matters, with a focus on complex commercial disputes. Prior to returning to Vermont and joining Gravel & Shea, Dan worked in the securities litigation and corporate governance group at Weil Gotshal & Manges in New York City.
“We’ve been delighted to have Dan at Gravel & Shea for the past four years,” said Gravel & Shea Shareholder Navah Spero. “His exceptional litigation skills and stellar writing have been a real asset to the firm. And every client who works with Dan is impressed by his sharp analysis and depth of knowledge.”
Jeff joined the firm in 2013 and practices in the areas of real estate, land use development, and environmental law. Before attending and graduating from Vermont Law School, Jeff worked for more than seven years as a geologist at an environmental consulting firm. While there, he assisted developers and institutional clients with the remediation and regulatory compliance associated with the development of contaminated properties, and he worked with clients on the mitigation of indoor air contamination.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed the last six — almost seven — years at Gravel & Shea,” said Jeff. “It’s been a pleasure to work with such a talented and collegial group. I look forward to the next stage of my career here as a shareholder.” Dan joined the firm in 2016.
“Navigating Vermont’s land use and environmental laws requires particularized expertise,” says Gravel & Shea Shareholder Michelle Farkas. “Jeff’s environmental background and experience brings a depth to our real estate practice that has benefited our clients for nearly seven years. We are thrilled to welcome Jeff to our partnership.”
Livia joined the firm in 2015. Livia’s practice focuses on tax and estate planning as well as probate and trust administration. She graduated from Yale Law School in 2010. Prior to joining Gravel & Shea, she completed a clerkship with the Honorable John Dooley at the Vermont Supreme Court and practiced for several years with a large law firm in Boston.
“I am honored and excited to be a Gravel & Shea shareholder,” said Livia. “Growing up in Burlington, I’ve always had great respect for the firm. It’s a privilege to work with and learn from our talented attorneys and staff, and I love being part of such an excellent team. I look forward to a long career serving my clients as a Gravel & Shea shareholder.”
“Livia is a very talented attorney, with superior technical skills and a lovely, gentle manner with clients and their families,” said Gravel & Shea Shareholder Jeanne Blackmore. “She is a cornerstone of our estate planning practice, and I’m proud to welcome her as a member of our firm.”
Gravel & Shea is a full-service law firm in Burlington, Vermont, providing its clients legal services in a wide variety of disciplines, including commercial transactions, civil litigation, real estate, intellectual property, energy, land use and environmental regulation, estate planning, mergers and acquisitions, personal injury litigation, employment law, and family law.