About Peter Anderson

Peter has been practicing law since 1982, concentrating in the areas of Family Law, Commercial Law and General Civil Litigation.

A native of New Jersey, Peter graduated from St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia (BA 1977), and then attended Seton Hall University School of Law in Newark, New Jersey (JD 1982).  While attending Seton Hall University School of Law at nights, Peter worked for a large Intellectual Property law firm in New York City managing their litigation support department. Upon graduation from law school, Peter became associated with a mid-size law firm in Elizabeth, New Jersey from 1982 through 1986, during which time he was involved in all aspect of a diverse commercial litigation practice.

Following his relocation to Vermont in 1987, Peter became associated with, and was later made a partner in a mid-size general practice law firm in Montpelier, Vermont.  In 1994 he opened his private law practice in Stowe, Vermont.  Peter continues to maintain his license to practice law in the State of New Jersey, as well as being licensed in the State of Vermont.

In 2000, and again in 2004, Peter was appointed by the Vermont Judiciary to serve as the interim Lamoille County Family Court Magistrate,  positions held for six month terms during absences of the presiding Family Court Magistrate.  Peter has further donated his time to the courts, teaching class at the Lamoille County Courthouse for litigants without attorneys, providing both information and instruction regarding the court process and how best to represent themselves in court.

Peter has been an active member of the Rotary Club of Stowe, Vermont since 1995, serving as both a member of its governing board and as Club President for the term 2003-2004.  An avid golfer, Peter was a charter member of the Country Club of Vermont, a private golf club located in Waterbury Center, Vermont.  He served on the Country Club of Vermont’s Board of Directors from 1998 to 2006; as Secretary of the Board of Directors from 1998 through 2003, Vice President from 2003 through 2004, and as President from 2004 through 2006.

Peter is currently president of Stowe Charities Inc., a 501 (c)(3) corporation, which for the past twelve years has provided the organizational planning and presentation of the Stowe Wine & Food Classic, a three day event that has successfully raised and dedicated monies to provide charitable healthcare at Copley Hospital in Morrisville, Vermont.

Peter has lived in Stowe, Vermont since 1986 with his wife Gennie, and  his dog Abbaye, who joins him daily at the office. Golf, skiing, fine dining, fine wine and a love of cooking are passions that otherwise occupy his time.

About Maureen Parker

A Hyde Park native, Maureen received her B.A. from the University of Vermont in 2003.  In 2004, she traveled throughout the U.S. and Europe before officially making Vermont her final destination.  Maureen joined the Law Office of Peter G. Anderson as a legal assistant in May of 2005 and began the Vermont four-year law office clerkship program in November of 2007.  Since that time, Maureen has continued to work as a highly qualified law clerk; drafting pleadings, conducting client consultations, assisting in trial preparation and providing legal research in all areas of the firm’s practice.  Maureen also serves as the office manager for the firm, overseeing the firm’s day-to-day administrative operations.

Maureen resides in Stowe with her husband, Caleb, and enjoys a wide variety of activities including fishing, golf and traveling.