About us
Deppman Law PLC is a general practice law firm located at 2 Park Street in Middlebury, Vermont. Benj and Lesley Deppman, the firm’s attorneys, are focused on achieving practical results for their clients in a timely, professional manner. Benj and Lesley represent a wide variety of clients in diverse areas, including real estate, trust and estate planning and probate proceedings, family law, personal injury, corporate organization, and civil litigation matters. We are committed members of the Addison County community; both serve for local non-profits and dedicate their time to various non-profit, municipal, charitable and community recreational organizations and events.
“We vigorously represent your interests to get the best possible results.”
List of Services
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Benjamin DeppmanBenjamin Deppman
Benj represents individuals and business entities in the fields of business entity selection and organization, commercial litigation, construction law, foreclosure, commercial and residential real estate transactions, trust and estate planning and administration, probate matters, and personal injury litigation. Benj previously practiced at Deppman & Foley, P.C., and Ryan Smith Carbine, Ltd. Benj is currently co-chair of the Real Estate Law Section for the Vermont Bar Association, and currently serves as President of the Town Hall Theater Board of Directors, and as Vice President of the board of Addison County Fair and Field Days, Inc. and as Vice President of the Porter Auxiliary Committee, Inc. Benj lives in Cornwall with his wife, Lesley, and children. When not practicing law or volunteering, Benj can be found spending time with family, or in his yard, on his tractor.
Education and Memberships:
Bar Admissions: Vermont. U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont.
Education: Baltimore Law School (J.D., 1994). St. Lawrence University (B.A., 1991).
Memberships: Addison County Bar Association. Vermont Bar Association.
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Lesley DeppmanLesley Deppman
Lesley’s practice includes estate planning and administration, real estate transactions, civil litigation, family law, personal injury matters, foreclosure and landlord/tenant matters, and other general corporate matters. Lesley is a member of the Middlebury Area Land Trust board, and serves as the President of the Addison County Bar Association. Lesley lives in Cornwall with her husband, Benj, and children. When not at the office, she enjoys baking and spending time with family.
Education and Memberships:
Bar Admissions: Vermont U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont; New York.
Education: Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 2011); Williams College (B.A., with honors, 2005).
Memberships: Vermont Bar Association; American Bar Association; Vermont Association for Justice.
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Kathy Mandigo Kathy began her career as a legal assistant with John C. Deppman in the spring of 1988. Kathy is a life-long resident of Salisbury, who loves the outdoors and being with family. She has two children, and two grandchildren.Kathy Mandigo
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Claire Dykstra Claire graduated from Champlain College in 1992 with an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies. Her primary focus is real estate, but she also enjoys most other aspects of law. Claire lives in New Haven with her husband, Derrick. In her free time, Claire enjoys showing horses and spending time with family.Claire Dykstra
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Kristen Carr Kristen is a proud Vermonter raising her two children in Brandon. Together they enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities like mountain biking, xc skiing, hiking with their dog Leo, and they have even just begun learning how to surf! You may have seen Kristen performing in the Brandon and Middlebury areas over the years as she is also an accomplished pianist.Kristen Carr
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Michelle Murray Michelle lives in Brandon with her husband and daughter. In her free time she enjoys camping, table top board games and spending time with family and friends.Michelle Murray