Heather R. Hammond

Heather R. Hammond

Burlington, VT recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015
Gravel & Shea PC

6 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Labor and Employment Employment Law - Management
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Burlington.

Biography

Heather Rider Hammond joined Gravel & Shea PC in Burlington, Vermont as an associate in 2001 after graduating from Vermont Law School. She has served as co-managing partner since 2020 and works closely with employers across a wide range of industries. Her practice focuses on Employment Law – Management and Litigation – Labor and Employment, advising organizations throughout the employment relationship.

Heather represents corporate clients in employment-related matters before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, including claims involving discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour issues, and workplace policies. She also counsels management on compliance with federal and Vermont employment laws, risk management, and practical workplace strategies. In addition, Heather regularly presents on employment law topics for employer associations and provides on-site training for management and supervisory personnel.

Gravel & Shea PC

6 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Middlebury College, B.A., cum laude, graduated 1993
  • Vermont Law School, J.D., summa cum laude, graduated 2001

  • Vermont, Vermont Bar Association, 2001

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Vermont Bar Association - Member

  • U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
  • Vermont, Vermont Bar Association, 2001
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Vermont Bar Association - Member
  • Middlebury College, B.A., cum laude, graduated 1993
  • Vermont Law School, J.D., summa cum laude, graduated 2001
  • U.S. District Court, District of Vermont

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Litigation - Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Litigation - Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Litigation - Labor and Employment
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Burlington (2026)
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Burlington (2024)
  • Employment Law - Management, Burlington (2023)
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Burlington (2021)
  • Employment Law - Management, Burlington (2018)
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment, Burlington (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment

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