About Us

Our law firm was founded by Richard E. Gale in 1940 and has grown to become one of Brattleboro’s leading firms with the proven ability to meet our clients’ needs. Mr. Gale was joined by his son, Richard M. Gale, practicing as Gale & Gale in 1973. The Gale name has represented professionalism, quality and integrity for over 67 years.

In 1982 Jesse M. Corum IV joined the firm. Attorney Corum’s practice includes criminal defense, from murder to DWI/DUI prosecutions, divorce, worker’s compensation and personal injury litigation. Jesse commenced his legal career thirty years ago in the Windham County State’s Attorney’s Office prosecuting criminal cases for over three years and trying over 50 cases to jury verdict during his tenure.

John C. Mabie joined the firm in 2000. Attorney Mabie’s areas of practice include family law, criminal defense, worker’s compensation, personal injury, and real estate. He has practiced law since 1985, first as a law clerk at the New Hampshire Supreme Court, and later as a litigator in New York City. He began practicing in Brattleboro in 1994.

In 2003, Joseph F. Cook joined the firm. Attorney Cook’s practice in the areas of estate planning, tax and probate have their basis in over twenty years of experience in the local banking community.

Angela J. Prodan joined the firm in 2005. She is proficient in all aspects of family law. She has thirteen years of legal experience dedicated solely to family and matrimonial law.

Our firm’s general practice continues to grow while the attorneys, individually continue to distinguish themselves as leaders in their respective fields of practice.