Brian H. Leven, Esq.

Brian has practiced law in Stowe, Vermont since 2015 following sixteen years employment with the State of Vermont. Brian’s areas of expertise include state and local land-use permitting, real estate transactions, business organization and compliance, municipal law, labor and employment law, contracts, and leases. In addition, he draws on his extensive background in state and local government to offer a focus in government relations and strategy.

For four years prior to entering private practice, Brian served as Vermont’s Deputy Secretary of State. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing the management of the divisions of the Office of the Secretary of State, including the Elections Division, the Corporations Division, the Vermont State Archives and Records Administration (VSARA), and the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR). In addition to overseeing agency operations, Brian served as a resource for local officials and members of the public in all areas of municipal law and governance.

Prior to his service as Deputy Secretary, Brian worked at the Vermont Legislative Council as legal counsel for the Vermont General Assembly. During this time, he drafted legislation and served as a legal adviser to the House and Senate Committees on Government Operations with jurisdiction over matters relating to the organization, oversight, and conduct of state government; administrative and regulatory law; reapportionment; municipal government; elections; local, county, and regional governmental structures; open meeting and public records issues; and information technology. In addition, Brian served as legal counsel for the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules and the Joint Legislative Government Accountability Committee.

Brian Leven draws upon an extensive public service background and successful private practice to craft effective solutions for the challenges facing his clients.

Education:

  • St. Johnsbury Academy, St. Johnsbury, Vermont
  • University of Vermont (B.A. 1992)
  • University of Denver Sturm College of Law (J.D. 1996)

Public Service:

  • Executive Director, State Ethics Commission (2018)
  • Lamoille County Regional Planning Commission (2015–present), Vice-Chair (2016-present)
  • Community Health Services of Lamoille Valley, Board of Directors (2015–2018)
  • Stowe Jazz Festival, Board of Directors (2018-present)
  • Stowe Story Labs, Board of Directors (2019-present)
  • Deputy Secretary of State (2011-2014)
  • Stowe Development Review Board (2007-2014), Chair (2010-2014)
  • Stowe Youth Baseball, Coach (2009-2018)
  • Vermont Legislative Council, Legislative Counsel (1998-2010)

Admissions to practice law:

  • Vermont
  • Colorado

Other Activities:

  • Owner/Manager of Golden Thread Farm, LLC (saffron grower/purveyor)
  • Actively performing musician
  • Avid Backcountry Skier