Gravel & Shea is pleased to announce that Alfonso Villegas is joining the firm as an associate in the litigation group.
“I look forward to serving the clients of Gravel & Shea and recognize the depth of experience and relationships the firm maintains in Vermont and beyond,” says Villegas. “It will be a privilege to bring my experience to the litigation group and provide the same high-quality service that clients are accustomed to receiving at the firm.”
Most recently, Villegas was a Deputy State’s Attorney in Washington County, with a focus on drug crime investigation and prosecution. He also served as a Drug Treatment Court Prosecutor, advocating for State interests and helped craft the statewide policy and procedures manual for Vermont treatment courts. Villegas served as a Law Clerk in both the Windsor County and Rutland County State’s Attorney Office. He is on the Board of Managers of the Vermont Bar Association, is on the Governance Committee, is the Diversity Section Chair, and sits on the Workforce Development Committee.
“I have followed Alfonso’s exemplary work for years and look forward to welcoming him to the litigation practice at Gravel & Shea,” says Brooks McArthur, Shareholder. “He brings important litigation experience and an excellent understanding of the law which will be instrumental to advancing our client’s interests and successfully advocating on their behalf.”
Villegas attended what is now known as the Vermont Law & Graduate School and Dartmouth College – class of 2012. He resides in South Burlington.