Tepper Dardeck & Levins, PLC

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Personal injury attorney

3.5(2 Google reviews)

73 Center St #1, Rutland, VT 05701, United States

Information last updated October 17, 2026

Practice Areas

Personal Injury Employment Family Law

About Tepper Dardeck & Levins, PLC

Tepper Dardeck & Levins, PLC was founded in 1975 by Robert Tepper and Stephen Dardeck at 73 Center Street in Rutland, Vermont. Robert Tepper previously served as the Rutland State's Attorney, while Stephen Dardeck was his assistant. Robert Tepper's practice focused on real estate matters, and Stephen Dardeck's practice evolved to specialize in divorce matters.

James Levins joined the firm in 1998 and became a partner 20 years ago. He has over 40 years of experience practicing law and has tried cases in State and Federal Courts for decades. His legal career began as an Assistant District Attorney in Chemung County, New York, before he transitioned to civil litigation, assisting individuals injured in various incidents.

The firm represents clients in a range of legal areas, including personal injury, employment discrimination, medical negligence, nursing home and assisted living law, and family law. They also handle civil, criminal, and probate cases. Initial telephone consultations are offered free of charge.

James Levins has been recognized with several honors, including Tier 1 Best Lawyers by U.S. News & World Report in 2018 and Best Lawyers® Vermont in 2012. He was also named among the "Ten Best" Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers for 2014-2015 and a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in America in 2014.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: James Levins — Partner
Services listed: Litigation, Personal Injury, Employment Discrimination, Family Law, Car Crashes, Medical Negligence, Nursing Home & Assisted Living Law, Negligence, Probate cases, Real Estate matters, Divorce matters, Employment disputes
Founded: 1975
Consultations: Free initial consultation
Fees: Initial telephone consultations are free.
Offices: 73 Center Street Rutland, VT 05701-4017
Awards & recognition: Tier 1 Best Lawyers U.S. News & World Report, 2018
"Ten Best" Client Satisfaction American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers 2014-2015
Best Law Firms in Vermont – US News and World Report 2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America 2014

Source: tdlevins.com · checked October 17, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 9 am–5 am
Tuesday: 9 am–5 am
Wednesday: 9 am–5 am
Thursday: 9 am–5 am
Friday: 9 am–5 am
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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Appointments recommended

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

Toilet

Tepper Dardeck & Levins, PLC — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tepper Dardeck & Levins, PLC located?+

Tepper Dardeck & Levins, PLC is located at 73 Center St #1, Rutland, VT 05701, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Tepper Dardeck & Levins, PLC handle?+

Tepper Dardeck & Levins, PLC handles Personal Injury, Employment, Family Law. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

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Call Tepper Dardeck & Levins, PLC at +1 802-775-4361 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Tepper Dardeck & Levins, PLC well rated?+

Tepper Dardeck & Levins, PLC has a 3.5-star rating based on 2 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

2 reviews

Tammy Gould· via Google
I hired attorney Levine for a labor violation litigation. My employer did not hold my job 90 days for me. He withheld important information from me until the day of deposition. There was a CD of answers to questions we sent to my employer. He gave that to me the morning of depostion. He also told me a couple days ahead that if the case did not go to court he would only take 26% of what I received. Right after the deposition which was carried out in his office, he tried to take 33%. I reminded him what he told me. Then he took 26%. I have a history of depression which is why I was there anyway. My employer was a hospital. They had a big shot attorney who attempted to make me look like a criminal. The law system is so messed up. I believe attornies work together with kickbacks involved if the settlement is much less than what it should be. My case was truly a case of discrimination. Too many details to go into right here. I am very disappointed in my situation. It took me quite a while to write this review. I had reservations about it but I feel like people need to know especially those in a similar situation. I would not recommend this attorney.
Edited 7 years ago
Donna MacKenzie· via Google
Jim Levins represented me when I was injured in an accident. He worked tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcome on my behalf. I really appreciated his legal expertise, dedication and professionalism throughout the course of my case. He kept me informed on the best options to take in resolving my issues, while letting me make the decisions that I felt most comfortable with. I appreciated his negotiating skills and the compassion he showed me during a difficult time in my life. I highly recommend Jim, he's an outstanding attorney.
7 years ago

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