Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1989 
Robert Hemley was admitted to the bar in 1971 in New York. After beginning his legal career at a Wall Street firm and serving as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan, he joined Gravel & Shea PC in 1976. He is based in Burlington, Vermont, where he has practiced law for decades representing individuals and businesses in complex legal matters.
During his long tenure at Gravel & Shea PC, Mr. Hemley has handled a wide range of cases, including Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, First Amendment Law, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. His work also includes professional malpractice, product liability claims, and employment disputes.
Mr. Hemley’s practice reflects a sustained focus on trial and appellate advocacy, strategic case development, and representing clients in high-stakes civil and criminal matters in Vermont and beyond.
