Dennis O. Shillen

Dennis O. Shillen was born in Coral Gables, Florida, where he initially developed an interest in championing for the rights of the underprivileged and those seriously injured by the negligent actions of others. His background, experience, focus, and dedication to helping the public has followed him from his time in school through all of his years in practice. Attorney Shillen has advanced the rights of tens of thousands of injured victims since becoming an attorney in 1980. He has dedicated his legal career to the exclusive representation of personal injury clients and has successfully obtained millions of dollars in compensation on their behalf. In his pursuit of justice, Mr. Shillen advocates for maximum compensation for his clients and aims to deliver optimal results. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Dennis O. Shillen included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors American Jurisprudence Awards CMS Life Achievement Award Top-Rated on Super Lawyers List Avvo Top Rated Lawyer, 2024 Million Dollar Advocate Forum, Member AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubble Other Sources of Feedback About Dennis O. Shillen Included on the 2025New England Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 New England Super Lawyers list 2023 New England Super Lawyers list 2022 New England Super Lawyers list 2021 New England Super Lawyers list

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• References
• The Howard Bank
• The Vermont National Bank
• First Vermont Bank
• Proctor Bank

• Woodstock Rotary Club, past president and Paul Harris Fellow
• Woodstock Historical Society, board member
• Zack’s Place Enrichment Center, board member
• Woodstock Youth Hockey and Skating Association, board member
• The Mertens House Nursing Home, board member
• The Homestead Senior Assisted Living, past president

• Florida, 1980
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Florida
• Vermont, 1989
• U.S. Federal Courts, 1980
• U.S. Supreme Court, 1985
• U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1984
• U.S. District Court District of Vermont

• American Bar Association, 1980 - Present (Member)
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1980 - Present (Member)
• Rutland Bar Association, 1989 - Present (Member)
• Dade County Trial Lawyers, 1985 - Present (Member)
• American Association for Justice
• Florida Bar Association
• The Joan Loring Wing American Inn of Court
• Vermont Trial Lawyers Association, Founding Member
• Vermont Association for Justice
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Delta Theta Phi