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David Ian Schoen

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David Ian Schoen
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About David

Every Injury Victim deserves a strong, experienced advocate. Free consultation and case analysis.

My thirty five plus years as a Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice attorney has been dedicated to getting the best results possible for each and every client.   I try to take the time to get to know my clients and what they would like to achieve by bringing a claim.  The most rewarding part of my practice has always been taking on difficult cases that other attorneys have rejected or feel that the client should accept a minimal settlement because the attorney does not have the fortitude to do what is necessary to give the client the best chance of a fair outcome.  Many cases can be resolved without going to trial, but there are times that cases have to be tried, and the good fight fought.  My client's always know that I have had their best interests at heart and gave their cause everything that I had to give.  There is a bond that forms when you get to know someone well through the process that endures long after the case ends.  The knowledge that I have helped someone through a critical time in their life is my biggest reward.

Practice areas

Medical malpracticePersonal injuryWorkers compensationCar accident
  1. Car accident: 25%

    Accidents involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, golf carts, boats, trains, planes resulting in injuries to the brain, amputations, quadriplegia, paraplegia, spine, neck, back, legs, arms, head, scarring, RSD; recoveries for pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, medical bills, lost income, loss of business opportunity, mental distress, PTSD, depression, anxiety and fractures.

    41 years

  2. Workers compensation: 25%

  3. Personal injury: 25%

    Accidents, Auto, Trucks, Motorcycles, Slips, Mis-steps,Trips and Falls, Premises, Dog Bites, Product Liability, Wrongful Death, Injuries at Work, Workers' Compensation, Playground Injuries, Defective Products, Boating Accidents, Bus Accidents, Traumatic Brain Injury, Back and Neck Injuries, Injuries to Children, Psychological Injuries, Disability, Insurance Claims, Bar fights, Crime Victims, Benefit Denials, Negligence, Injuries at School, Wrongful Termination, Trial Attorney, Civil Litigation

    41 years

  4. Medical malpractice: 25%

    Dental and Medical Malpractice, Birth Injuries, Birth Defects, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Life, Psychological Injuries, Failure to Diagnose, Misdiagnosis, Failure to Properly Treat, Failure of Equipment, Foreign Objects, Medication Side Effects, Medication Interactions, Surgical Mistakes, Lack of Informed Consent, Failure to Provide Sufficient Information, Failure to Timely Diagnose and Treat Infection, Amputations, Medical Expenses, Lost Income, Emergency Room Errors, Nursing Errors, Nursing Home

    38 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

579 Cemetery Road.
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The Law Office Of David I Schoen

579 Cemetery Road.
West Windsor, VT, 05089

Fax (802) 484-3100
Website
www.vtinjurylaw.com

www.lawyers.com
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Law Office of David I. Schoen

PO Box 645
579 Cemetery Road
Brownsville, VT, 05037

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
VTActive201101/11/2021
NYDue to Register within 30 Days of Birthday198012/09/2020
MARetired197912/02/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2017
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2016
Top 100 Trial LawyersThe National Trial Lawyers2014
Top Contributor Award 2014AVVO2014
Clients' ChoiceAVVO2013
Top Contributor Award 2013AVVO2013
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PresidentLaw Office of David I. Schoen2010 - Present
PartnerSchoen & Schleier, LLP2012 - 2014
PartnerSchoen & Strassman, LLP1994 - 2010
PartnerSchoen & Schoen, PC1983 - 1994
Public DefenderNassau County Legal Aid Society1980 - 1982
Legal InternFamily Court, State Of New York, Suffolk County1978 - 1978
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
The National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Trial LawyersMember2014 - Present
Vermont Bar AssociationMember2011 - Present
Suffolk County Bar AssociationMember1984 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember1983 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMemberN/A
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMemberN/A
Lloyd Harbor Historical SocietyTrustee1996 - 1998
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
New York NewsdayLaws affecting Farmlands Preservation1991
Long IslanderLaws affecting Farmlands Preservation1991
Western New England Law Review; Volume1, Issue 1Constitutional Law-Due Process-Liberty Interest in Foster Families Requires Constitutional Protection in Child Removal Proceedings-Smith V. Organization of Foster Families of Equality & Reform1978
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Western New England College School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1979
University of Massachusetts, AmherstBA - Bachelor of Arts1975
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Cablevision News 12Laws affecting Farmlands Preservation1991
Huntington TownshipLaws affecting Farmlands Preservation1991
Huntington TownshipLaws affecting Farmland Preservation1990
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
JohnDoe Medical Malpractice$630,000.00
Jane Doe Auto Accidident$650,000.00
J. Doe Medical Malpractice$800,000.00
Jane and John Doe Wrongful Life Claim$600,000.00
Jane Doe, a minor$450,000.00 Jury Verdict
Jane Doe Motor Vehicle Accident$650,000.00 Jury Verdict
John Doe Psychological Injuries$450,000.00
John and Jane Doe Dental Malpractice$230,000.00

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Review David Schoen

PROFESSIONALISM,EXPERTISE AND COMPASSION AT IT'S BEST

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I am a registered nurse who was injured many years ago in a motor vehicle accident. Although I had known David at the time, I did not realize he was a personal injury attorney and on the advice of another nurse, initially brought my case to a different attorney. After two years that attorney told me that the insurance company was offering me $7,500.00 and that I should take it. Since I had neck and back pain on a daily basis that interfered with my job as well as activities at home, I did not feel that this was sufficient to compensate me, as I feared becoming permanently disabled from work at some point in the future. I felt pressured to settle and so I sought out other attorneys. I spoke to David who believed that my case should be worth significantly more and that he would do whatever he could to get me the best offer possible. After completely reworking the case, he took it to trial and incurred substancial expense to bring in the testimony of all of my doctors. After increasing their offer each day of the trial the insurance company finally offered $300,000.00 and we settled the case. Obviously, I was thrilled that I received this settlement, given the opinion of my first attorney, but I was particularly impressed by the way David displayed immediate confidence in my claim and then made the result happen through sheer effort and compassion. I would highly recommend this attorney not only for his professionalism and expertise but also for his sincere compassion extended to me during a very difficult time of my life.

Amazing Attorney

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As a former legal assistant I have first hand knowledge of the expertise and knowledge that this attorney has exhibited. Not only have I seen him bring cases to trial with favorable outcomes that other attorneys surely would have turned away, he has personally represented me in various legal situations. He took on a difficult dental malpractice case for me with a plaintiff's verdict as well as a motor vehicle case. He represented my father's estate on a wrongful death/medical malpractice and many other family and friends for various reasons. He is a very caring and compassionate person who not only takes the facts of a case but looks at a situation on a personal level. I highly recommend this attorney. Look no further!

Give him a chance!

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Never hired a lawyer before and David was able to get me through a very hard time. David really does care about his clients and will work very hard on your behalf.
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If David Ian Schoen hadn't moved to VT.....

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I know I am not 'suppose to say this' but had David Shoen been my attorney, I am sure results would have been so different. Due to be being so harmed by a surgeon, I just knew I was about to become so sick and did so I was desperate to beat the clock, I signed with some horrid lawyer, who had no clue about med. mal. so instead he would just insult the victum. When I spoke with David, it was already too late for me I was already signed and some scary lawyer who was clueless. David Schoen instead of just having me sign, no on the phone he was questioning me in the right way, also a little smart humor, not just about to have me sign on the line, or get involved with a client who was he didn't believe in. He had moved to VT right around the time I found him on Avvo. VT you are lucky to have a David Ian Schoen, Esq., a real lawyer in the best way.
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Recommend Without Hesitation

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Residing outside Vermont, my husband and I feel fortunate to have found Attorney David Schoen through an internet search of Vermont attorneys specializing in personal injury cases. From our first meeting, he provided realistic and supportive information about the legal process. His experience, expertise, and patient responses to our questions allayed our anxiety, and his handling of our case ultimately resulted in a settlement we were completely satisfied with. He went above and beyond in the time and effort he spent on the case, and was entirely professional and knowledgeable in the advice and counsel he provided. We do not hesitate to recommend him.

Excellent Medical Malpractice Attorney

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Attorney Schoen recently handled my medical malpractice case. He is a very capable attorney and a compassionate individual. He worked hard to secure the best possible outcome on my behalf. He was sensitive to my situation and patiently guided me through the entire process. I highly recommend Attorney Schoen.

Excellent personal injury attorney

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David's reputation as a highly respected litigator is well deserved. He fights hard for his clients and simultaneously maintains the highest ethical standards. He is tenacious, has a broad based knowledge of the law and as a colleague, is a pleasure to work with. I would recommend him to anyone to handle their personal injury case.

Professional yet caring

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My husband and I are both research scientists, were employed full time and as a result had to place our then 2 year old child in daycare, where she lost the tip of her finger. None of the defendants was willing to compensate our daughter a reasonable amount until the matter went to the first trial, when 2 of the 3 defendant’s settled. After an appeal was taken from the first verdict, we had a second trial against the last defendant and Mr. Schoen obtained a jury verdict in our daughter’s favor of $450,000. Having spent every day during the 2 trials with Mr. Schoen as well as meeting with him numerous times to discuss our concerns, we were enormously impressed by not only his tremendous skills as an attorney, but his persistence, will to win, tireless efforts as well as his personal concern for our daughter’s well-being and desire to get her the best result possible, regardless of the amount of time, money and risk it took to achieve this result. We cannot recommend Mr. Schoen highly enough.

Aware, Conscientious, Educated, Resolute, & Beyond Capable

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I feel Mr. Schoen is qualified beyond those self proclaimed top in their field. He is not merely a lawyer, but also a human being. He is direct and realistic. But he is also capable of listening, acquiring details, and most importantly possessive of the knowledge necessary to use the information you provide. He is completely confidential and unafraid to hear your story. Unfortunately he resides in VT, and -upon hearing and comprehending the disparities involve-continued to attempt help; to the point when even at a time during which it seemed nothing could be done, merely knowing he'd re-instated some of my faith in the humanitarianism of the law. Definitely consider Schoen - he is one in hundreds of thousands with both the capacity to win your case, but the soul to appreciate your thankfulness.

Excellent Attorney and a Great Person

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I am a Chiropractor and over the past 32 years have worked closely with David Schoen on many cases. He is an excellent attorney with tremendous experience in the courtroom. I have seen him in action many times and rest assure that your case will be handled with the utmost professionalism. On a personal note he has also represented myself on several matters with a positive end result. In the future if I have any legal questions he will be on the top of my list to ask for advice. Great guy with tremendous moral character.
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Attorney endorsements

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Corey Kane

I endorse this lawyer.

Andrew Alex, Car accident Attorney on Feb 17, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Michael Sabbeth, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 28, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

David is not just a zealous advocate for his clients, but a genuinely caring individual. He will follow his convictions and fight for his clients without reservation.

Adam Studnicki

Mr. Schoen is a valuable asset to this community. His dedication to the law and his clients is admirable.

Edward Le, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 31, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. His contributions to the legal community is outstanding and he has the demonstrable knowledge and experience that sets him apart.

Raffi Ohanian

I endorse this lawyer.

Daniel Reed, Medical malpractice Attorney on Dec 9, 2014
Relationship: Other

Mr. Schoen is an asset to the bar, and his contributions to this site demonstrate the strength of his knowledge and his passion for helping people with legal issues.

Kyle Scott, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 9, 2014
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David Ian Schoen is committed to his clients and getting the best results for them. His former clients appreciate his tenacity and good results. Other lawyers in the community acknowledge his skill and expertise in litigating. David Ian Schoen is a great choice for your needs. I endorse this lawyer.

Judd Nemiro

This Attorney is a well respected member of the legal industry, they go above and beyond to fight for their clients and I highly recommend them for legal counsel.

Matthew Nezhad, Car accident Attorney on Sep 30, 2014
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I endorse attorney David Ian Schoen. Dedicated to his clients with a track record of success. Has earned respect from his clients and peers.

Paul Molinaro, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 2, 2014
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Having read hundreds of this attorneys intelligent and well written comments here on Avvo, I endorse this lawyer.

Hovanes Margarian, Car accident Attorney on Jun 30, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Christopher Day, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 24, 2014
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I fully endorse Mr. Schoen. It is clear from reading his answers to various questions on Avvo that he has a very extensive knowledge of the law, particularly personal injury.

Douglas Novotny, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 17, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on Jun 10, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.

Misty Fields, Car accident Attorney on Jun 8, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. This is a dedicated passionate attorney with a strong knowledge of the law.

David Pittman, Car accident Attorney on Jun 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Brian Finnerty, Personal injury Attorney on May 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Schoen is well known within the legal community as a hard-working and effective lawyer on behalf of his clients. I would certainly recommend his services.

Richard Sands, Personal injury Attorney on May 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

David uses his skill and experience to advocate effectively for his client's rights. At the same time, he never forgets the importance of remaining sensitive to the challenges faced by the people he represents. His caring and compassionate style of advocacy is reflected in the many kind words posted by his clients.

Daniel Tam

I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by reading the answers in the AVVO community that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community.

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    • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs60 minutes
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    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-33%