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Burlington, VT (December 29, 2025) – Dinse is pleased to announce that Anne Rosenblum has been elected as a Director and Shareholder of the firm.

Anne has been a valued member of the Dinse litigation team since 2020, bringing thoughtful advocacy and strong legal acumen to her civil litigation practice. She works across a broad range of matters, including medical malpractice, insurance coverage disputes, personal injury, and general commercial litigation. Her collaborative approach and dedication to achieving just and efficient outcomes have earned her respect from colleagues and clients alike.

Before joining Dinse, Anne served as a law clerk to the Honorable Christina Reiss of the U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont and practiced as a litigation associate at WilmerHale LLP in New York, where she worked on FINRA customer arbitrations and regulatory investigations. Anne’s professional journey is grounded in both deep legal experience and a commitment to client service.

Anne earned her J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School and her B.A. magna cum laude from Dartmouth College—credentials that reflect her longstanding dedication to excellence in the law.

Dinse’s Managing Partner, Shapleigh Smith, Jr. states: “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Anne for the last five years. She is a skilled courtroom advocate and her written work is of the highest quality. We are thrilled to welcome her as a Director and Shareholder of the firm.”

Based in Burlington, Vermont, Dinse is one of the region’s largest and most respected law firms. Our attorneys are recognized nationally for excellence across business, litigation, employment, education, healthcare, and real estate. Guided by values of integrity, respect, and compassion, Dinse provides forward-thinking solutions that help clients succeed.

Burlington, VT (October 2025) – Dinse P.C. is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have joined the firm as associate attorneys:

Clara Alley joined the firm’s estate planning department in September 2025. Clara is originally from Morrisville and received her undergraduate degree from Norwich University. She then attended Stetson University College of Law, during which she was a summer associate for Dinse and graduated summa cum laude in 2025.

Allison Yum joined the firm’s immigration department in September 2025. Allison received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University. She then attended Vermont Law School and graduated magna cum laude in 2013. Prior to joining Dinse, Allsion served as Associate Counsel with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Office of the Chief Counsel.

About Dinse

Based in Burlington, Vermont, Dinse is one of the region’s largest and most respected law firms. Our attorneys are recognized nationally for excellence across business, litigation, employment, education, healthcare, and real estate. Guided by values of integrity, respect, and compassion, Dinse provides forward-thinking solutions that help clients succeed.

Burlington, VT (April 16, 2025) – Leigh Cole served as co-presenter with Michael Pfahl, Senior Associate General Counsel, Kent State University for a live Briefing to the members of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) on immigration developments for higher education.

Burlington, VT (February 21, 2025) – Leigh Cole served as co-presenter with Michael Pfahl, Senior Associate General Counsel, Kent State University for a live Briefing to the members of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) on immigration developments for higher education.

Burlington, VT (January 2, 2025) – Dinse, P.C. is pleased to announce that Carol Y. Pfeiffer and Joshua R. Diamond have been elected as Directors and Shareholders of the firm.

Carol joined Dinse in 2019 following her tenure as a law clerk to the Honorable Marilyn S. Skoglund (Ret.) of the Vermont Supreme Court. Carol earned her J.D. in 2017 from Rutgers School of Law-Newark, from which she graduated summa cum laude. She received her B.A. from the University of Vermont.  Her practice at Dinse focuses on Estate Planning and Trust and Probate Administration. In 2024, Carol graduated from the New England Fellows Institute Class II of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (“ACTEC”), a program facilitated by the regional ACTEC Fellows to identify and develop future leaders of the trust and estate profession.

Josh, an accomplished civil litigator, joined the firm in 2022 after serving for six years as Vermont’s Deputy Attorney General. Prior to that time Josh was a shareholder with Diamond & Robinson, P.C., where he practiced law for over 20 years. His practice at Dinse focuses on civil litigation, administrative law, and government relations. Josh currently serves as President of the Vermont Bar Association. He received his J.D. from George Washington University and his B.A. from the University of Vermont.

“We are excited to have Josh and Carol become Shareholders and Directors of the firm. Both are exceptional lawyers, who provide clients with excellent service and wise counsel,” said Managing Shareholder and President Shap Smith.

Dinse is a Burlington, Vermont-based law firm serving businesses, institutions, and individuals. Driven by values of integrity, respect, and commitment, Dinse attorneys are recognized annually by sources such as Chambers & Partners and Best Lawyers for their expertise and positive client outcomes.

Burlington, VT (January 10, 2024) – Dinse, P.C. is pleased to announce that Carol Pfeiffer has been accepted into Class II of the New England Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), a national organization of trust and estate counselors demonstrating the highest levels of integrity, competence, experience, and commitment to the profession.

Carol joined Dinse in 2019 following her tenure as a law clerk to the Honorable Marilyn S. Skoglund (Ret.) of the Vermont Supreme Court. Carol earned her J.D. in 2017 from Rutgers School of Law-Newark, from which she graduated summa cum laude. Her practice at Dinse focuses on Estate Planning and Trust and Probate Administration.

“Carol’s recognition by the Institute confirms what we already knew. Carol is an exceptional lawyer, committed to meeting the needs of her clients. We are excited for her to receive this incredible opportunity,” said Managing Partner, Shap Smith.

The New England Fellows Institute was created by ACTEC to develop future leaders in the profession through a series of in-depth educational presentations led by outstanding subject matter experts across the country.

The eight-month program, which begins in February 2024, includes six sessions for lawyers nominated by an ACTEC fellow and selected through a competitive application process.

To learn more about the New England Fellows Institute, please visit:

http://www.newenglandfellowsinstitute.org

Burlington, VT (January 2022) – Dinse, P.C. is pleased to announce that Margarita Warren has been elected as a Director and Shareholder of the firm.

Margarita joined Dinse in 2019 following her tenure at a civil litigation defense firm representing clients in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and clerking for the Hampden Superior Court in Springfield, Massachusetts. Margarita’s practice focuses on general civil litigation and insurance coverage disputes, and she represents clients at all stages of litigation in state and federal courts.

Prior to practicing law, Margarita worked as a public policy consultant, evaluating the implementation of domestic health programs for state and federal health agencies.  She also worked as a legal intern for the Office for Civil Rights in HIPAA compliance and enforcement matters, and at Boston Medical Center’s Medical Legal Partnership.

Margarita is a graduate of Brown University, the University of Chicago, and Suffolk University Law School.

Burlington, VT (January 2022) – Dinse is pleased to announce that Joshua Diamond has joined the firm.

Josh is an accomplished civil litigator who until recently served as Vermont’s Deputy Attorney General under Attorney General TJ Donovan. Josh will focus his practice at DINSE on regulatory matters, litigation, and government relations.

During his six-year tenure as Deputy Attorney General, Josh reported directly to the Attorney General and managed the nearly 140 employees of Vermont’s largest law firm. He also oversaw major litigation brought on behalf of or against the State of Vermont.

Prior to his role as Deputy Attorney General, Josh was a shareholder with Diamond & Robinson, P.C., where he practiced law for over 20 years. While at Diamond & Robinson, Josh served as general counsel for Washington Electric Cooperative, handling permitting for the Coventry Landfill Gas to Energy Facility, rate cases, labor relations, and negotiating and drafting power supply agreements among other matters.

Josh serves on the Vermont Board of Bar Managers, President of the Board of Directors at the Cochran’s Ski Area and was elected Justice of the Peace in the Town of Williston, Vermont.