Overview

The Vermont personal injury attorneys at Maley & Maley PLLC are experienced and successful trial lawyers dedicated solely to representing individuals and families in personal injury and medical malpractice lawsuits. Father and son, John and Chris Maley, are Vermont natives who regularly represent Vermonters and out-of-state residents who were harmed while in Vermont, traveling, vacationing, attending college, or who have received medical treatment at one of the state's health care facilities. They also represent Vermont residents for claims arising from injuries or deaths that occur outside the state.

Recent Vermont verdicts and settlements handled by Maley & Maley include:

Medical Malpractice: Chris Maley resolved a medical malpractice case involving the alleged failure to appropriately diagnose and treat a 42-year-old woman's severe lower extremity injury resulting in catastrophic harm for in excess of three and a half million dollars.

Auto Accident: Attorneys John Maley and Chris Maley settled, just prior to closing arguments, a United States District Court personal injury automobile accident claim for $2,925,000.00.

Medical Malpractice:
Chris Maley recovered $2,375,000.00 in a medical malpractice lawsuit involving the negligent delay in diagnosis of prostate cancer.

Birth Injury: John and Chris Maley settled a medical malpractice case alleging negligent discharge of a six-month old boy from an emergency department resulting in brain damage, blindness, cerebral palsy, and ultimately death two and a half years later. At the request of the defendant, the amount of the settlement is to remain confidential.

Auto Accident: John and Chris Maley obtained a $1,800,000.00 settlement in a wrongful death motor vehicle accident claim.

Medical Malpractice: Chris Maley obtained a jury verdict for $800,000.00 in a medical malpractice wrongful death case involving the failure to monitor a patient on Coumadin.

Personal Injury: John and Chris Maley resolved a playground accident injury claim on behalf of a nine year old girl against a municipality for $800,000.00.
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Rankings

Regional

Burlington

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Burlington
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
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Burlington
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

About Our Clients

Maley and Maley represent Vermonters who have been injured by negligence and as well as persons from out of state who were injured while in Vermont including ski accidents, hospital care, auto accidents and more.

Rankings

Regional

Burlington

Tier
1
Burlington
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Burlington
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Practice Areas

Maley and Maley PLLC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 2 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Maley and Maley PLLC proudly has 1 lawyer recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Burlington, VT
30 Main Street, Suite 450
P.O. Box 443
Burlington, VT 05402-0443
United States
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