Pete McDougall

Peter J. McDougall Director

Business Services + Taxation, Captive Insurance

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Mr. McDougall is a member of the Captive, Corporate and Insurance law teams at Paul Frank + Collins, with a focus on financial and business services.

Prior to joining Paul Frank + Collins, Mr. McDougall attended the Morin Center for Banking and Financial Services Law at Boston University School of Law obtaining a LL.M. degree with a concentration in American Banking Law and Securities Regulation. Most recently, Mr. McDougall worked as an associate at a litigation boutique firm located in South Burlington, Vermont focusing on complex litigation in the financial services industry.

At PF+C, Mr. McDougall's practice includes advising clients in the captive insurance industry regarding regulatory compliance, entity structure and corporate governance. He also advises clients regarding general corporate matters as a member of Paul Frank + Collins’ corporate law group. Additionally, Mr. McDougall has advised clients in intellectual property matters and on issues involving various aspects of the financial services industry.

During law school, Mr. McDougall served as a law clerk in the Vermont Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration. Additionally, as a Law Clerk to Senator Patrick Leahy and the Democratic Staff of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, he drafted legislation and statements to be introduced by Senator Leahy. Mr. McDougall assisted Senator Leahy and his staff on such issues as the proposed restructuring of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, a desire to provide broadband internet access through cable lines, the confirmation of Federal Judges, and a proposed Constitutional Amendment for victim’s rights.

Education:  University of Vermont, B.S., Community Development and Applied Economics, 1998; Vermont Law School, J.D. (cum laude), 2001; Boston University School of Law, LL.M., Banking and Financial Services Law, 2002 - Concentration in American Banking Law and Securities Regulation

Bar Admissions:  Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 2002; State of Vermont, 2003; U.S. District Court, District of Vermont, 2003

Professional Organizations:  American Bar Association; Chittenden County Bar Association; Massachusetts Bar Association; Vermont Bar Association

Professional Honors:  Vermont Business Magazine, Rising Star Award, 2010

Community Involvement:  Champlain Community Services, Inc. Board President, 2009 - Present; Vice President and Board Member, 2007 - Present; Vermont Special Olympics Games, Volunteer, 1993 - 2001; Penguin Plunge participant, 2007; Government Affairs Committee of the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2011 - Present

Hobbies and Interests:  Golf (Varsity Letter Winner on University of Vermont Golf Team, 1994 - 1998, Captain 1997 - 1998), Baseball, Hockey

Publications:

"Captive Insurance Industry is a Significant Contributor to Vermont Economy," Financial Centres International, 15, September 19, 2011

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Latest News:


January, 2012 -
Seven PF+C Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers® 2012

December, 2011 - Douglas W. Stahl Joins Paul Frank + Collins as Chief Operating Officer

December, 2011 - PF+C Employees Whoop it up for a Good Cause

November, 2011 - Five PF+C Attorneys Selected for New England Super Lawyers 2011

October, 2011 - S. Crocker Bennett Appointed Vermont State Chair for the American College of Trial Lawyers

September, 2011 - Employment + Labor Lawyer Kerin Stackpole Joins PF+C

September, 2011 - Financial Centres International Publishes Peter McDougall's Captive Insurance Article

August, 2011 - PF+C: Lawyers and Educators at VCIA Conference

July, 2011 - Mark Hall Participates in Environmental Focus Group

July, 2011 - Andrew Beerworth's Article Published in Vermont Law Review

June, 2011 - PF+C Celebrates 30 Years in Captive Insurance

June, 2011 - Vermont Business Owners Look for Advocates in Understanding a New Class of Corporation 

May, 2011 - PF+C Sponsors a Performance at the 2011 Discover Jazz Festival


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