Vermont · Est. 2025 · Serving all 14 counties
When it matters most, call Basha Law.
Estate planning and personal injury representation for Vermont clients who value direct attorney time, transparent flat-fee engagements, and clear, considered counsel from the first conversation forward.
- Direct time with the attorney
- Fees confirmed in writing up front
- Clear, accessible counsel
- Vermont BarLicensed 2024
- Juris DoctorVermont Law School
- Judicial ExternshipVT Supreme Court
- FeesConfirmed in writing up front
Practice
Where the Firm concentrates its work.
Basha Law represents individuals, families, and closely-held businesses in matters governed by Vermont law. The Firm's substantive practice is concentrated in estate planning and personal injury, and extends to probate and trust administration, business and nonprofit formation, and Islamic and faith-aligned inheritance planning.
Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, and comprehensive plansWills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and comprehensive plans built around your family's values, priorities, and objectives.
02Personal Injury
No fee unless we winRepresentation for Vermonters injured through another's negligence. You pay nothing up front, and no attorney's fee unless we recover for you.
03Probate and Trust Administration
Probate & trust administrationCompassionate counsel for executors, trustees, and beneficiaries through the administration of Vermont estates and revocable trusts.
04Islamic Wills and Trusts
Values-based planningEstate planning that honors your faith, cultural traditions, and family values alongside Vermont law, tailored to what matters most to you.
05Business Formation
Vermont business formationFormation and foundational counsel for Vermont entrepreneurs, founders, and closely-held businesses ready to build the right way.
06Nonprofit Formation
Vermont 501(c)(3) formationFormation, bylaws, and governance work for Vermont nonprofits with 501(c)(3) eligibility and mission-driven founders.
Statewide
One office. All fourteen counties.
Licensed in Vermont and grounded in Vermont law. Consultations are available by video, telephone, or in person at the South Burlington office, wherever in the state you are.
- Chittenden
- Franklin
- Grand Isle
- Lamoille
- Orleans
- Essex
- Caledonia
- Washington
- Orange
- Addison
- Windsor
- Rutland
- Windham
- Bennington
The Firm
A Vermont practice built around the client.
Direct Attorney Time
You work with Attorney Basha on every matter. No junior handoffs, no delegated intake calls.
Fees Confirmed Up Front
Every engagement, and every fee, is set out in a written engagement agreement before any work begins and before you are charged for anything.
Culturally Competent
Counsel sensitive to your faith, family, and background, tailored to your unique traditions and needs.
Vermont-Focused
Licensed in Vermont, grounded in Vermont law, and available in-person at our South Burlington office.
Client Feedback
What clients say about the representation.
I had a consultation with Attorney Basha to discuss complex probate/estate matters of a family member. Attorney Basha listened and worked to understand the complexities and dynamics of my situation. I really felt heard. He provided me with next steps in a way that I could understand. I strongly recommend Attorney Basha.
Engagement
How representation proceeds, step by step.
Every representation the Firm takes on follows the same four steps, so that at each stage the client understands what has happened, what is happening now, and what comes next.
- 01
Paid Consultation
A 30-minute consultation with Attorney Basha, scheduled online. Available by video, telephone, or in person at our South Burlington office.
- 02
Assessment of Options
Attorney Basha listens carefully, asks the questions that matter, and sets out the options the Firm can offer, so you leave with a clear picture of what representation would involve.
- 03
Written Engagement
If we agree to proceed, the representation is confirmed in a written engagement agreement identifying the scope of work, the fee arrangement, and the terms of the engagement, signed by both sides before work begins.
- 04
Direct Representation
Attorney Basha personally handles the matter through completion, communicates with you directly, and provides a written summary at the conclusion of the engagement.
The Attorney
Asfar M. Basha, Esq.
Attorney & Counselor at Law · Vermont
Attorney Basha is a Vermont-licensed attorney representing individuals, families, and closely-held businesses across the State of Vermont. His practice extends from comprehensive estate planning and business and nonprofit formation to probate and trust administration and personal injury representation.
Attorney Basha was born and raised in Burlington and returned to Vermont to practice after completing his legal education at Vermont Law School and a judicial externship at the Vermont Supreme Court. He founded Basha Law to offer Vermonters a modern engagement model: written scope and fees confirmed at the outset, direct attorney time on every matter, and culturally competent representation.
- Bar Admission
- Vermont, 2024
- Juris Doctor
- Vermont Law School
- Undergraduate
- University of Vermont, B.A.
- Judicial Externship
- Hon. Nancy J. Waples, VT Supreme Court
- Community
- Board, Free Access Health Clinic
- Professional
- Vermont Bar Association
Engagement & Fees
You should know what your matter costs before you commit.
Uncertainty about legal fees is one of the most common reasons Vermonters hesitate to seek counsel, even when they know they need it. Basha Law was built to eliminate that hesitation.
Before any work begins on your matter, you receive a written engagement agreement setting out precisely how you will be billed, in what amount, and under what terms. You will never wonder what your representation is costing you.
Flat-fee engagements
The Firm handles most non-injury matters on a flat-fee basis, with the fee established after the consultation and scoped to the specific work involved.
Contingency representation
Personal injury matters are handled on a contingency basis. No attorney's fee is charged unless we obtain a recovery on your behalf.
Hourly billing
The Firm reserves the right to bill hourly at Attorney Basha's rate where the nature or complexity of a particular matter requires it. Any such arrangement is disclosed and agreed in writing before it begins.
Every engagement is confirmed in writing — every fee, every scope of work, every term — before you are charged for a single moment of the Firm's time.
Every representation is determined case-by-case and confirmed in a written engagement agreement before any work begins. Personal injury matters may include case costs and expenses separate from the contingency fee, as set out in the engagement agreement.
FAQ
Questions prospective clients ask.
If your question is not addressed below, please schedule a consultation and Attorney Basha will address it directly.
How does the Firm handle fees?
Personal injury matters are handled on a contingency basis, meaning no attorney's fee is charged unless we recover on your behalf. All other matters are handled primarily on flat-fee engagements, scoped to the nature of your matter following consultation. The Firm reserves the right to bill hourly at Attorney Basha's rate where a particular matter requires it. Whatever the arrangement, every fee and every term is disclosed and agreed in writing before any work begins.
Do I pay for the initial consultation?
Yes. Consultations are paid up front through our online booking system. That fee reserves 30 minutes of direct time with Attorney Basha and ensures every client's matter gets the attention it deserves. If we agree to move forward together, we discuss how that consultation fee credits toward your engagement.
Do you offer values-based or faith-aligned estate planning?
Yes. We draft wills, trusts, and directives that honor your family's traditions and values alongside Vermont law. This includes Islamic estate planning and other faith-based or cultural planning tailored to each family's tradition and objectives.
What if I've never worked with a lawyer before?
That is one of the most common situations we encounter. Attorney Basha explains every step of the process clearly and without unnecessary jargon. The practice was designed to be accessible to first-time legal clients, immigrant families, and anyone who has felt condescended to by more traditional legal services.
What parts of Vermont do you serve?
We serve clients throughout the entire State of Vermont. Our office is located in South Burlington, conveniently accessible from Interstate 189 with on-site parking. In-person consultations are available at the office; video and telephone consultations are available for clients anywhere in the State.
Are you licensed to practice outside Vermont?
Currently, we advertise licensure only in Vermont. Basha Law handles matters governed by Vermont law and represents Vermont clients throughout the state.
Latest Insights
Articles and guides on Vermont law.
Choosing an Executor for Your Vermont Will: A Practical Guide
How to choose the right person to administer your estate in Vermont — the qualifications, the responsibilities, the tradeoffs, and the questions to ask before you name someone.
Asfar M. BashaReadVermont Personal Injury Damages: What You Can Recover
A Vermont personal injury attorney's guide to the categories of damages recoverable in a Vermont injury claim — economic, non-economic, and punitive — and how insurance companies value each.
Asfar M. BashaReadIslamic Estate Planning in Vermont: A Complete Guide
How Muslim Vermonters can build estate plans that honor Islamic inheritance principles while satisfying every requirement of Vermont law. A Vermont attorney's guide to sharia-compliant wills, trusts, and end-of-life planning.
Asfar M. BashaReadContact
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