Civil Litigation
Civil litigation is a challenging and diverse area of the law since every case, client and situation is unique. Our attorneys confer with clients to map out the most advantageous goal-oriented solutions to their case needs, either through litigation or alternative means, like mediation. We represent clients in complex disputes and help them manage litigation risks. We utilize case management and litigation support software that allows us to communicate and share information with our clients while efficiently moving their cases to resolution.
With a civil litigation team that includes former judicial law clerks and a former assistant United States Attorney, Hoff Curtis is poised to assist our clients with all aspects of litigation: investigation, pleadings, discovery, pre-trial, trial, settlement and appeal.
Richard T. Cassidy
Local Counsel
Our lawyers have acted as counsel and local counsel for numerous clients, including Fortune 500 companies, in both State and Federal court. In that capacity our lawyers have handled such complex matters as Qui Tam claims, tortious interference claims, state super fund claims, non-compete agreements, labor disputes, trade secrets and MTBE litigation.
Our firm is always prepared to assist out of state counsel practice before Vermont’s state and federal courts through pro hac vice admission and affiliation. We are able to work with out-of-state counsel by transmitting documents electronically in various formats. Our lawyers are also versed in electronic filing through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court’s CM/ECF site and the U.S. District Court’s RACER/PACER system.