MSK successfully represented a group of Burlington area landlords in overturning a series long-held rulings by the Environmental Court that “use” violations (such as adding additional living units or bedrooms) were considered “continuing violations,” and therefore could not obtain the benefit of the 15-year statute of limitations applicable to structures. MSK filed an Amicus (friend […]
Decisions
MSK Attorneys Represent Employer in Successful Challenge of Denial of H-1B Visa Renewal:
Brian Sullivan and Daniel Seff recently obtained a successful outcome in a Federal Court proceeding they brought to overturn the USCIS’s denial of an extension of H-1B status for a Nigerian citizen who had been previously granted that status. In the case, the Nigerian citizen’s employer argued that the USCIS acted arbitrarily and capriciously in […]
Re: Successful Tax Appeals for Stratton and Okemo Condominium Projects
Attorney Hans Huessy successfully reduced the property taxes for four condominium projects located in Stratton and Okemo. He represented two timeshare projects and a regular condo project in Okemo and collectively obtained over $250,000 in property tax savings for his clients. He represented a regular condominium project in Stratton and got their tax bills reduced […]
Re: Hovey and Victory Hill Kennel, LLC v. Town of Victory, Flanigan et al 5:16-cv-266-gwc
Attorney Hans Huessy represented a couple from Connecticut who were sued for defamation and certain constitutional claims in federal court. After filing a series of Motions to Dismiss and Motions for Summary Judgment, Attorney Huessy succeeded in having all of the claims against his clients dismissed. Read Decision here.
Re: Snyder Group, Inc. Act 250, Docket No. 107-10-18 Vtec
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 […]
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.
