MSK attorneys A.J. LaRosa and Liam Murphy settled a multi-party environmental contamination case on behalf of a client whose property was formerly used as a dry cleaning facility, who was being required by the State of Vermont to remediate newly discovered contaminated soils. In this complex multi-party case, MSK recovered several-hundred thousand dollars that enabled […]
Wedding Barn Zoning Dispute Settlement
MSK attorney A.J. LaRosa resolved a long-standing zoning dispute relating to the conversion of an historic barn to a wedding and event venue on behalf of a neighbor to the venue who was concerned about the impact that the conversion would have on his property. Through the zoning and appeal process, attorney LaRosa resolved the […]
Stormwater Management Agreement
MSK attorney A.J. LaRosa negotiated a stormwater management agreement with a municipality on behalf of a group of homeowners who were being required to upgrade their neighborhood stormwater system. Attorney LaRosa negotiated an agreement that resulted in the municipality’s agreement to take over the stormwater system.
Construction Claim Settlement
MSK attorneys A.J. LaRosa and Liam Murphy have settled claims of faulty construction and design against a builder who was engaged to design and construct a multi-million dollar home. Construction ran dramatically over-budget and numerous construction defects were immediately apparent. Through mediation and motion practice, MSK recovered a six-figure settlement that enabled our client to […]
Breach of Construction Settlement
MSK attorney A.J. LaRosa has settled a breach of contract claim against a home manufacturer who had contracted to deliver a completed home. Through mediation, attorney LaRosa recovered over $200,000 that enabled our client to complete the project.
Tree Cutting Settlement
MSK attorneys Liam Murphy and A.J. LaRosa have settled a tree-cutting case on behalf of a Burlington couple whose neighbors illegally cut several old growth trees on the clients’ property. MSK pursued the action and recovered in excess of $75,000 for our clients so that they could restore their property.
Adam Hubacz v. Village of Waterbury, 2018 VT 37
Daniel Seff represented a Vermont municipal police officer in Hubacz v. Village of Waterbury, 2018 VT 37, which the Vermont Supreme Court handed down on April 6, 2018. In Hubacz, the Court imposed two new limitations on a police department’s ability to terminate an officer in situations where a prosecutor has declined to prosecute that […]
Attorney Katelyn Ellermann to Present at Vermont Bar Association’s Environmental Law Day 2018
Attorney Katelyn Ellermann will be part of a VBA Environmental Law Day panel on Conservation Easement Tax Issues. Taking place on June 12, 2018, the panel will discuss the recent spread of certain conservation easement syndications, which are IRS listed transactions. In addition to an overview of easement syndication issues, participants will consider additional IRS […]
