Peter S. Erly

Peter S. Erly


Gravel & Shea PC

Recognized since 2007

Burlington, Vermont

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Securities / Capital Markets Law

Securities Regulation

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Mr. Erly practices commercial law with an emphasis on general representation of midsize businesses engaged in a wide variety of activities including manufacturing, distribution, and resort operations. Mr. Erly has also frequently represented investment funds and other entities in connection with offerings of securities including offerings under the EB-5 immigrant investor program. Mr. Erly also represents entities engaged in investment management in connection with regulatory matters. Mr. Erly has served as the chair of the Business Associations Committee of the Vermont Bar Association and has been integrally involved with drafting provisions of the Vermont Limited Liability Company Act, the Vermont Business Corporations Act, and the Vermont Securities Act.

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Location
  • 76 Saint Paul Street, Seventh Floor
    P.O. Box 369
    Burlington, VT 05402-0369
Education
  • Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1981
  • Williams College, BA, graduated 1975

Gravel & Shea PC
Headquarters: Burlington, Vermont

7 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

1 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America award

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Burlington (2025)
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Burlington (2022)
  • Corporate Law, Burlington (2020)
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Burlington (2018)
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Burlington (2014)
  • Corporate Law, Burlington (2011)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Securities Regulation
Special Focus:
  • Corporate Finance
  • Investment Companies
  • Investment Management
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Partnership and Limited Liability
  • Private Equity
  • Private Funds
  • Private Placements
  • Securities
  • Structuring of Business Entities
  • Tax
  • Venture Capital

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