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Todd D. Schlossberg
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Biography
I was born on May 8, 1959. Before attending law school, I ran ski lifts, picked apples, painted houses, taught skiing, and worked as an adolescent and family counselor for a community action agency. I eventually went on to study law, graduating from Vermont Law School, summa cum laude (1st in my class) in 1990.
After law school, I served as a law clerk at the Vermont Supreme Court. I entered private practice with a Burlington law firm in 1991, concentrating in professional malpractice cases, personal injury, and general litigation. In 1998, I decided to open my own solo practice, 100% dedicated to helping injured Vermonters, visitors, and their families in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases.
I am board-certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
In 2006, I was honored to be among 50 trial attorneys from around the United States selected to attend the intensive 22-day Trial Lawyers College, in Wyoming, founded by the legendary trial lawyer, Gerry Spence. In 2010, I served on the Faculty of the College.
Martindale-Hubbell, the oldest and perhaps most highly-recognized independent attorney review and rating service in the United States, has awarded me its highest rating, "AV - Preeminent."
From 2007 through 2014, I have been chosen by my peers to be included as a "Super Lawyer" in New England Super Lawyers Magazine.
From 2010 to 2011, I served as President of the Vermont Association for Justice (VTAJ). I am also a proud member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), and serve on the Board of Governors of the Association.
Many lawyers call themselves "litigators." But to a large degree, "litigation" consists of throwing lots of paper at the other side, but very rarely if ever taking a case to trial. I am proud to be a trial lawyer. I believe that when an attorney is ready and able to take a case to trial, the client is much more likely to get justice.
Some personal injury lawyers have high-volume practices, advertising heavily on high-cost radio and TV ad campaigns. Some of these "settlement mills" take on hundreds of new cases each year, hoping to quickly settle as many cases as possible. I do not operate that way. I run a small, client-centered law practice, focusing on the individualized needs of a small number of clients. I advertise minimally, and take on only a few new cases each year. I limit the cases I handle to those involving serious, life-changing personal injuries, such as permanent back and neck injuries, fractures, burns, paralysis, disfigurement, or death.
By keeping my overhead and case-volume low, I am able to handle each case personally from start to finish. I never pawn my clients off on a junior associate or paralegal. I work closely with each of my clients, to learn about their lives and to discover and tell the story behind their cases.
For more information visit my web-site: . To discuss your case at no charge, please call me, toll free, at.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Car Accident
50%
35 years | 500 cases
Personal Injury
50%
35 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-35%
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Licensed in Vermont for 35 years
State: Vermont
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Todd D. Schlossberg
74 Main Street, Burlington, VT, 05401-8482
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Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2014 | Personal Injury
Dedicated, Compassionate, and Outstanding Attorney. He will work for YOU !
I was injured in an automobile accident. The insurance company was tossing me up and down. A friend recommended a very “famous” Burlington, VT Attorney to me. I worked with this Attorney and his partner for more than one year and started distrusting them because it appeared they were always protectin...
Posted by Kevin | November 16, 2014 | Personal Injury
Superb attorney
I was injured on my motorcycle in a hit and run. Offer from my insurance company was completely inappropriate so it was time to lawyer up. Found Todd's ad in the phone book and saw that his web site was very professional. Initial meeting with Todd found him to be genuinely concerned for me as well...
Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2010 | Litigation
Anonymous
Todd is a knowledgeable and respectable attorney. He prepared me for my deposition and made sure I understood everything clearly. My case went smooth and successfully.
Posted by Amie | February 25, 2010 | Personal Injury
Excellent attorney
Todd was diligent and conscientious in all aspects of our personal injury suit, and helped us reach a positive outcome with minimal stress for us. He knew what to do and when to do it. While having the ability to be forceful in advocating on our behalf, he was also compassionate and always ready to...
Todd D. Schlossberg's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Todd is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced personal injury attorneys in Vermont. He is also willing to share his wisdom with other Vermont attorneys."
"Todd is a no-holds-barred-turn-over-every-stone PLAINTIFFS' lawyer. He delves deeply into each case, works hard, provides the resources necessary to get the job done and gets the law right. He has earned the respect of the insurance companies because they know he won't quit. He takes the time to fully understand his clients and thus can tell their story, when the time comes, in a persuasive and effective manner. Top flight."
"Todd is an outstanding attorney that I know through the Trial Lawyers College. He is highly skilled and committed to his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I am happy to endorse this lawyer."
"After spending time with and listening to Todd at American Association for Justice events, it is obvious that Todd has a thorough understanding and knowledge of jury decision making and what it takes to be a successful trial lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Todd is a fellow graduate and student from Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College and the lawyers who graduate from that college are exceptional to be invited to attend and even more exceptional after having graduated."
"I highly endorse this lawyer's work. Todd Schlossberg is a dedicated servant of ordinary people, who have suffered pain and injury caused through no fault of their own. His shear dedication to his clients and practice holds him high above his peers. If you hire Todd, you will have someone who will care about you as a person, while giving you expert legal assistance."
"Todd is well respected in the legal community and puts all his heart into helping his clients. He is smart and works extremely hard for his clients. Todd is recognized by fellow lawyers for his dogged dedication to his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Todd is a fellow graduate of Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College. It is an elite group of attorneys with specialized training in all aspect of trial preparation and trial itself. I have great respect for Todd. He is an especially talented attorney and cares deeply for his clients. You could not be in better hands."
"Todd is a great lawyer who I would trust with my own legal matters. He is attentive, smart and has true compassion for his client's needs. He is a graduate of the Trial Lawyers College and I have watched his true committment to his clients' cases."
"Todd's work and contribution to the legal community is well known in Vermont. He is an accomplished advocate and tireless worker for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Todd is never willing to let things go -- if something is not right, he's declared war. He is a true warrior who prepares every case for trial. Insurers know him and consequently they know that he will not walk away from truth and will not sell out his client, ever; the insurer must pay through full settlement or become forced to pay by jury verdict. Todd is a most compassionate advocate for his clients, visits clients, is angered by injustices. He is highly respected by his peers. Every lawyer in Vermont knows Todd is the real deal. I will periodically seek his ideas and insights, because of his trial experience and because of his smarts and fearlessness; and he always responds with substantial generosity. Todd is a graduate of a very special Trial Lawyers College founded by Gerry Spence, a renowned and successful trial lawyer who has never lost a criminal case and has not lost a civil jury trial for more than 3 decades. I highly recommend Todd."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Selected by peers, New England Super Lawyers Magazine, Listed in "New England Super Lawyers" Magazine, Plaintiff's Personal Injury (published by Thompson West Reuters)
2011
Chosen by peers as a "Super Lawyer" in field of personal injury, New England Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Chosen by peers as "Super Lawyer" in field of personal injury, New England Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Chosen by peers as a "Super Lawyer" in field of personal injury, New England Super Lawyers Magazine
2008
Chosen by peers as a "Super Lawyer" in field of personal injury, New England Super Lawyer Magazine
2007
Chosen by Peers as a "New England Super Lawyer", New England Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Trial Lawyer, Law Office of Todd D. Schlossberg
1992 - 1998
Associate, Heilmann Ekman & Associates
1990 - 1991
Law Clerk to Hon. John A. Dooley, Vermont Supreme Court
Associations
2010 - Present
American Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
2011 - 2011
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers CollegeFaculty, July 2011 College
2010 - 2011
Vermont Association for JusticePresident
2006 - 2010
American Association for JusticeState Delegate
Sample of Legal Cases
Robinson v CCTA
Jury trial and verdict: total judgment $325,000.
BB & SB v. P Trucking Co.
Settlement during trial - $860,000
Bajrovic v Fitzgerald
Jury Verdict - $198,000
Wetmore v. State Farm Ins. Co.
Verdict - $85,000
Doston v. Bonilla
Jury Verdict - $165,000
TB v. LR
$890,000 settlement before trial
Education
2006
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
Graduate, 3-Week Trial Lawyers College program
1990
Vermont Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1984
Greenfield Community College
Certification
Speaking Engagements
2015
Vermont Association for Justice, Trial College II
Identifying and Defusing Land Mines
2015
Vermont Association for Justice Annual Convention
LOL or OMG: Social Media Discovery for the Vermont Trial Lawyer
2014
Focus Group Seminar
Focus Groups for Cases of All Sizes
2012
Vermont Association for Justice Annual Convention
Using Visuals in Trial
2010
Full-Day Workshop
Extraordinary Cross Examination for Ordinary Lawyers
2010
Discovering and Telling the Story
A Hand-on Workshop on Powerful and Effective Tools for Uncovering Your Client's Story and Presenting your Case at Trial
2009
Vermont Association for Justice Annual Meeting
"Discovering and telling your Client's Story"
2005
How to Win Back and Neck Injury Cases
Defusing and Overcoming Common Defense Tactics; Medical Research for Trial Lawyers
Publications
2010
VTAJ Report (quarterly publication of the Vermont Association for Justice)
Walking a Mile in Your Client's Shoes
2010
VTAJ Report
No Discount on Damages: Preserving the Injured Plaintiff's Right to Recover Full Medical Bills - a 2010 Update
2008
VTAJ Report
"22 Days on the Ranch: Lessons from Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College"
Languages
English
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