Gravel & Shea PC

6 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

Biography

Bob Rushford was admitted to the Vermont bar in 1988 and is based in Burlington, Vermont. He began his legal career as a law clerk to the Honorable Albert W. Coffrin of the U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont from 1988 to 1989. Following his clerkship, Bob practiced with a general practice firm that emphasized land use development and real estate law.

Bob joined Gravel & Shea PC in 1996 and became a partner in 2000. His practice is concentrated in Real Estate Law, with an emphasis on land use and development matters throughout Vermont. He provides a broad range of legal services related to real estate transactions, including title examinations, commercial property acquisitions, sales, and leasing, subdivision and planned unit development projects, permitting, and residential real estate purchases and sales. Bob works closely with developers, property owners, and businesses to address the legal aspects of real estate projects in Burlington and across the state.

Gravel & Shea PC

6 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of Vermont, B.A. , graduated 1984
  • Yale University, LL.M. , graduated 1991
  • University of Pittsburgh, J.D., summa cum laude, graduated 1988

  • Vermont, Vermont Bar Association

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

  • U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
  • Vermont, Vermont Bar Association
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Vermont Bar Association - Member
  • University of Vermont, B.A. , graduated 1984
  • Yale University, LL.M. , graduated 1991
  • University of Pittsburgh, J.D., summa cum laude, graduated 1988
  • U.S. District Court, District of Vermont

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2011 - Real Estate Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Real Estate Law, Burlington (2025)
  • Real Estate Law, Burlington (2018)
  • Real Estate Law, Burlington (2011)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Real Estate Law

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