Dennis O. Shillen - Woodstock, VT
Attorney at Shillen Mackall Seldon Spicer & Fraas
Personal Injury Lawyers in Woodstock, VT
21710 Maxham Meadow Way Suite 2A Woodstock, VT 05091
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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46
Years
Experience
Woodstock Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Dennis O. Shillen was born in Coral Gables, Florida, where he initially developed an interest in championing for the rights of the underprivileged and those seriously injured by the negligent actions of others.
His background, experience, focus, and dedication to helping the public has followed him from his time in school through all of his years in practice.
Attorney Shillen has advanced the rights of tens of thousands of injured victims since becoming an attorney in 1980. He has dedicated his legal career to the exclusive representation of personal injury clients and has successfully obtained millions of dollars in compensation on their behalf.
In his pursuit of justice, Mr. Shillen advocates for maximum compensation for his clients and aims to deliver optimal results.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- American Jurisprudence Awards
- CMS Life Achievement Award
- Top-Rated on Super Lawyers List
- Avvo Top Rated Lawyer, 2024
- Million Dollar Advocate Forum, Member
- AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubble
Other Sources of Feedback About Dennis O. Shillen
Included on the 2026 New England Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 New England Super Lawyers list
- 2024 New England Super Lawyers list
- 2023 New England Super Lawyers list
- 2022 New England Super Lawyers list
- 2021 New England Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Howard University School of Law,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1980
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Honors: cum laude
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Howard University School of Law,
Washington,
District of Columbia, 1980
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Non Legal Education
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Florida International University,
Miami,
Florida, 1975
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Honors: cum laude
Honors: With High Honors
Major: Political Science
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Florida International University,
Miami,
Florida, 1975
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
References
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The Howard Bank
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The Vermont National Bank
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First Vermont Bank
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Proctor Bank
Pro Bono Activities
- Woodstock Rotary Club, past president and Paul Harris Fellow
- Woodstock Historical Society, board member
- Zack’s Place Enrichment Center, board member
- Woodstock Youth Hockey and Skating Association, board member
- The Mertens House Nursing Home, board member
- The Homestead Senior Assisted Living, past president
Published Works
Articles
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Insights on Weber: Its Implications and Application in Public and Private Affirmative Action Programs, Labor Unions, and Educational Institutions Howard Law Journal, Spring, 1980
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1980
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Florida
- Vermont, 1989
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1980
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1985
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1984
- U.S. District Court District of Vermont
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association, 1980 - Present (Member)
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1980 - Present (Member)
- Rutland Bar Association, 1989 - Present (Member)
- Dade County Trial Lawyers, 1985 - Present (Member)
- American Association for Justice
- Florida Bar Association
- The Joan Loring Wing American Inn of Court
- Vermont Trial Lawyers Association, Founding Member
- Vermont Association for Justice
Fraternities and Sororities
- Delta Theta Phi
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Contact
21710 Maxham Meadow Way
Suite 2A
Woodstock, VT 05091
Phone: 802-657-1232
Fax: 802-457-4769
Email: Send a message
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