He was admitted to the bar in March 1823, and in April he began to practice in Waterbury as Carpenter's partner. He gained a reputation throughout Vermont as a skilled trial lawyer with a superior ability to present oral arguments to judges and juries.
He was admitted to the bar in March 1823, and he started working with Carpenter in Waterbury. He became well-known throughout Vermont for his exceptional skills as a trial attorney, particularly in presenting his arguments effectively to judges and juries.