
Catherine Dingle, Business Attorney in Burlington, Vermont
Over 41 years of legal practice · focused on Business and International · 4.0/5 rating from 3 verified client reviews
Member
Burlington, VT
Practicing business in Burlington since 1985.
- 41+
- Years practicing
- 4.0 ★
- 3 client reviews
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Catherine Dingle is a member based in Burlington, VT. The practice focuses on Business and International. Catherine has over 41 years of legal experience. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 3 client reviews.
- Based in
- Burlington, VT
- Experience
- over 41 years
- Known for
- Business · International
- Handles Business and International matters from Burlington, VT.
- Over 41 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Catherine Dingle: Catherine Dingle is a member based in Burlington, VT. The practice focuses on Business and International. Catherine has over 41 years of legal experience. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 3 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Catherine takes on
Catherine concentrates on business and international. Each area below outlines the kind of case Catherine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Burlington, Vermont
Catherine takes business matters in Burlington, Vermont. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Catherine agrees to represent you.
International cases in Burlington, Vermont
Catherine takes international matters in Burlington, Vermont. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Catherine agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Catherine Dingle — business lawyer in Burlington
Catherine Dingle is a member based in Burlington, VT. The practice focuses on Business and International. Catherine has over 41 years of legal experience. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 3 client reviews.
Profile
Catherine Dingle (formerly Kronk) is a founding member of MSK. She has extensive experience with a wide range of complex commercial transactions, including commercial finance. Kate has assisted clients in expanding their businesses and acquiring assets throughout Vermont, New York, New England, and Canada. Her practice also includes representing local Vermont companies and regional, Canadian, and other foreign businesses and banks in complex commercial transactions, such as large credit facilities, mezzanine financing, private equity investments, tax-exempt bond transactions, and the purchase, sale and leasing of commercial property.
Kate began practicing law in Montreal. Prior to private practice, she worked on Parliament Hill in Ottawa and served as Legislative Assistant to the Honorable Donald J. Johnston, a minister in Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau’s cabinet.
Representative Engagements
· - Represented a national bank in connection with tax exempt bond transactions as well as complex loan transactions.
· - Represented a Vermont municipality in connection with its downtown redevelopment project including acquiring one of the largest redevelopment loans granted by HUD.
· - Represented Vermont developers in Public/Private project, including the negotiation and consummation of the development agreement and real estate transactions involving two hotels, a residential condominium, additional public and private parking garages and commercial space.
· - Represented a group of foreign investors in the purchase and sale of real property in New York, NY, including corporate formation, construction contracts, and leasing work.
· - Represented waste management companies in the negotiation of complex credit facilities, equity investment, mergers and acquisitions.
Working with Catherine on a business matter
Profile Catherine Dingle (formerly Kronk) is a founding member of MSK. She has extensive experience with a wide range of complex commercial transactions, including commercial finance. Kate has assisted clients in expanding their businesses and acquiring assets throughout Vermont, New York, New England, and Canada. Her practice also includes representing local Vermont companies and regional,…
Clients Catherine works with
Catherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and international matters in Burlington and the surrounding Vermont area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Ottawa
LL.L. University · 1984
Trent University
B.A. · 1979
Jurisdictions
Catherine's state bar admissions
Vermont
1989 · ACTIVE
Quebec, Canada
1985 · ACTIVE
Catherine studied at LL.L. University in University of Ottawa and B.A. in Trent University.
Law school and academic background
Catherine completed LL.L. University in University of Ottawa and B.A. in Trent University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Catherine runs in Vermont is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Catherine has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Catherine's professional memberships and bar associations
Vermont Bar Association Chittenden County Bar Association
membership
Locations
Catherine Dingle's office in Burlington
Catherine's primary office is at 275 College Street, Burlington, VT, 05401. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Catherine Dingle — 4.0/5 rating from 3 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Catherine. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Burlington.
4.0
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How to hire Catherine Dingle — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Catherine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Catherine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Catherine's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Catherine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Burlington, Vermont
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Catherine
Catherine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Catherine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Catherine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Catherine Dingle
How much does it cost to hire Catherine for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Catherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Catherine offer a free consultation?
Catherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Catherine's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Catherine's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Vermont typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Catherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Catherine take my case if I'm outside Burlington?
Catherine is licensed in Vermont. Matters governed by Vermont law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Catherine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Catherine?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Catherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Catherine accepting new business clients right now?
Catherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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