Richard T. Cassidy

Richard, one of the founders of Hoff Curtis, has more than 30 years experience with the practice of law in Vermont. He firmly believes that the best representation and advice comes from the most objective perspective that a legal professional can attain. Richard has represented all sides in many kinds of disputes: plaintiffs and defendants, employers and employees, injured parties and insurance companies. He believes that the breadth of his experience benefits all of his clients.

• Appeals & Appellate
• Arbitration & Mediation

• Car Accidents
• Collateral Consequenses of Criminal Convictions
• Personal Injury Litigation
• Trial Practice

New York

Since 1979

Vermont

Since 1979

2nd Circuit

Since 1986

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 1990

Co-founder, President and Director

Hoff Curtis

Current

Mr. Cassidy's practice focuses on civil litigation, and in particular on labor and employment, personal injury, and commercial cases. Many of his cases have related to higher education, health care, and manufacturing. He often represents professionals in litigation and licensing matter. He also serves as a mediator and arbitrator.

Associate, Shareholder

Hoff, Wislon, Powell & Lang, P.C.

1982 - 1989

General Civil Practice with emphasis on civil litigation. Insurance defense litigation.

Associate

Law Office of David C. Drew

1980 - 1982

General Practice.

Law Clerk, Chief Law Clerk

Vermont Supreme Court

1978 - 1980

Law Clerk to Chief Justice Albert W. Barney, Jr. Provided counsel to the Office of Court Administrator and coordinate law clerk selection. Drafted pattern jury instructions. Law Clerk to Associate Justice Robert W. Larrow. Traditional appellate law clerk responsibilities, including intensive research and writing on the law of Vermont.

Albany Law School

Grassroots Advocacy Award

American Bar Association

2009

Advocate for Protecting the Attorney Client Privilege.

Uniform Law Commission

Vermont Commissioner

1994 - Current

Activities: Member, Vermont delegation the the Uniform Law Commission (formerly known as the National Confernce of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. Member, Drafting Committee on the Model Punitive Damages Act. Drafting Committee on the Apportionment of Tort Responsibility Act. Chair,Drafting Committee on the Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act. Member, Scope & Program Committee. Member, Committee on Liaison with the American Bar Association. Secretary of the Commission for 2009-2010.

New York State Bar # 1233543

Member

1979 - Current

American Bar Association

Member

1979 - Current

Activities: Member, ABA Board of Governors, 2005-2008. Member, ABA House of Delegates, 1999-present. Chair, Standing Committee on Delivery of Legal Services, 2009-present. Member, Sections on Litigation, Labor and Employment Law, Dispute Resolution, Individual Rights and Responsiblities and Law Practice Management.

Vermont Bar Association

Member

1979 - Current

Vermont Board of Bar Examiners

Associate Examiner, Examiner and Chair

1990 - 2004