MSK successfully represented a group of neighbors opposed to a proposed South Burlington housing development in a Vermont Superior Court – Environmental Division appeal in which the Court rejected the developer’s argument that the neighbors were not entitled to party status in the Act 250 proceeding concerning “primary agricultural soils.” In addition, the Court rejected […]
Condo Media Magazine- Vermont Legislative Update Article, by Hans Huessy
Vermont Legislative Update By Hans G. Huessy, Esq. [Published in Condo Media magazine – May 2019 Issue] As of the writing of this article, no major changes were being considered by the Vermont Legislature with respect to Vermont’s condominium laws, Titles 27 and 27A. However, one provision enacted in 1999 may soon […]
Vermont Business Magazine Article – Sullivan: Subversion of H-2B Visa Program Damages Vermont Tourism Industry
by Brian J Sullivan, Esq, MSK Attorneys, Burlington. For many years, employers in the travel and tourism sector of the Vermont economy have encountered difficulties in finding American workers to do important work to keep that industry functioning. Read more…
March Madness for Meals on Wheels Gala on March 30th at the Burlington Country Club
MSK Attorneys are proud sponsors of Age Well’s March for Meals campaign. We march for meals so that seniors are not forgotten! -81% report Meals on Wheels helps combat a medical condition -95% are able to stay at home -88% report they eat healthier because of Meals on Wheels Join us at the March Madness […]
Condo Media Magazine Article – Spring Cleaning Beyond the Physical: A Board of Director’s Checklist (by Hans G. Huessy, Esq.)
Spring Cleaning Beyond the Physical – A Board of Directors’ Checklist By Hans G. Huessy, Esq. [Published in Condo Media magazine – March 2019 Issue] Annual maintenance of a condominium project should not be limited to its physical components. It is equally important to ensure that an association’s bylaws, rules, insurance, and […]
Michael Heller/166385 Canada Inc. NOV 60-6-18 Vtec
MSK successfully represented a landowner in a zoning enforcement matter involving his neighbor’s construction of a lakeside deck without obtaining the required permit and the neighbor’s claim of estoppel against the Town of Swanton. The matter was complicated by the Town’s failure to appear in the appeal of its notice of violation. Read Decision.
Smith et al v. Heney et al 833-9-17 Cncv
MSK successfully represented homeowners in an acquiescence and adverse possession claim and a related fence permit appeal in a combined Civil and Environmental Division case. Read Merits Decision and Judgment Order.
North Miami Avenue v. Jaques et al. 2018-255
Hans Huessy prevailed on a Supreme Court Appeal after his client was denied an award of attorneys’ fees in an eviction proceeding. The Supreme Court agreed with attorney Huessy, issuing a ruling in his favor and remanding a case for a hearing on the amount of fees to be awarded. Read Supreme Court Decision.