Michael John Gannon

Michael John Gannon

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 42 years

Car accident Lawyer at Essex Junction, VT
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accident

15 Brickyard Road, Essex Junction, VT

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 40%

42 years | 2,500 cases

40%
Medical Malpractice 10%

42 years | 100 cases

10%
Motorcycle Accident 10%

42 years | 50 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Contingency

33%-44%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Vermont for 40 years

State: Vermont

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana for 42 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1983

Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

Affolter Gannon

15 Brickyard Road, Essex Junction, VT, 05452

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Michael John Gannon's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Csafar | August 18, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

From a fellow attorney

Michael is a well respected attorney in the Burlington area. It is always a pleasure to be working with him on cases. He is knowledgable, thoughtful, professional and ethical. He is also personable, and the combination of these qualities is often difficult to find. As a colleague, I would highly ...recommend Michael.

Posted by Anna | August 8, 2015

. Broke My Elbow on a Slick Wet Floor at a Public Facility

Michael John Gannon did an excellent job in settling my case. He also made me feel very comfortable in all of our meetings. Michael John Gannon's professional services were excellent and I would and have recommended his services to my family & friends!

Posted by Morton | August 1, 2015

Michael Gannon, My Attorney and Friend.

Mike has been my attorney and friend for approximately 12 years. He has diligently fought for me in truly hopeless cases with remarkable results. He is extremely honest and forthright in dealing with clients. I highly recommend him to anyone needing an exceptional attorney.

Posted by Charity | July 30, 2015

Colton Family

Michael was the undeniable key to getting our case resolved! His down to earth manner of communication made a very difficult and stressful situation much more understandable for us. Michael was brought in to handle one specific portion of our case, but very quickly became a much more integral asset.... We began having ethical concerns with our primary attorney and his honesty/intentions with our case. We consulted with Michael (had already been hired to handle another portion of the case) to see if our concerns were valid and how to act accordingly. He very quickly informed us of an attorney that would be much better suited to handle our case and how to go about making the change. We were down to the 11th hour and our primary attorney had not done anything. Thanks to Michael and the new attorney he referred us to, we were able to resolve our case three months after we followed his advise. Michaels knowledge of the law, involvement within the legal community, and down to earth demeanor make him an exceptional attorney. We are indebted to him always and have the utmost respect for him!

Posted by Shelly | July 30, 2015

We could not have asked for more…

My family and I faced a tragic loss. We were distraught. We had no idea where to turn. I randomly chose Michael Gannon from the white pages. It was the best decision I could have every made. Not only was he competent and ethical, he was compassionate and genuinely concerned for my family’s wellbeing.... He and his staff did all they could to make sure our needs both legally and emotionally were met. My family and I would highly recommend Michael Gannon to anyone looking for a superb lawyer and genuinely sympathetic, kindhearted person.

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Michael John Gannon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Frank Langrock

Car accident lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Michael for a long time. He is a tough and fair trial lawyer. In both negotiating and in court he works hard for his clients and gets good results."

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Brendan Donahue

Unknown lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike masterfully applies maximum pressure to his opponents in a way that is as effective as it is clever. Simply stated, he produces positive results for his clients every single time."

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Michael Sabbeth

Car accident lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Gannon is a fierce advocate for his clients. I know this from having litigated against him. He is thorough and aggressive in his ambition to secure the best possible result for his clients. It is never just a process of "going through the motions." His zealous advocacy and tenacious work effort on behalf of this clients would not allow for such an approach. It is a pleasure to endorse Attorney Gannon."

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D. Winburn

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Mike Gannon for nearly 30 years as an attorney - first representing insurance companies and now representing people who make claims against them. He was an outstanding defense attorney and his insight into how both sides work is highly beneficial to his clients. He is organized, insightful and a fine trial lawyer."

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Walter Judge

Insurance lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an accomplished practitioner of the defense of civil tort cases."

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Michael Brow

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an excellent lawyer in a variety of legal areas including personal injury and medical malpractice."

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Richard Cassidy

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mike is a very strong, smart lawyer. Most important he is hardworking, I am happy to endorse Mike Gannon!"

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Eric Johnson

Litigation lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mike is an excellent attorney. He has a varied practice, and excels in all fields. He is an aggressive and effective advocate for his clients. I endorse him, without reservation."

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D. Winburn

Personal injury lawyer

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Frank Langrock

Litigation lawyer

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Claudine Safar

Litigation lawyer

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Tristan Larson

Litigation lawyer

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Arend Tensen

Personal injury lawyer

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Brendan Donahue

Litigation lawyer

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David Sleigh

Personal injury lawyer

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David Polow

Personal injury lawyer

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Michael Sabbeth

Personal injury lawyer

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Dennis Shillen

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Managing Partner, Affolter Gannon

1987 - 1995

Partner, Pierson Affolter & Wadhams

1984 - 1987

Attorney, Downs Rachlin Martin

1983 - 1984

Clerk, United States Courts

Associations

2002 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1999 - Present

The American Society of Primerus Law Firms

Member

1989 - Present

J. Reuben Clark Law Society

Member

1985 - Present

Vermont Bar Association

Member

1983 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2003 - 2014

Vermont Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Keenan v. Geico Gen'l Ins. Co., No. 604-8-09 (Nov. 30, 2011)

Plaintiff prevailed

Clogston v. Burlington Sch. Dist., No. S0951-09 Cnc (May 31, 2011)

Settlement

White v. Harris, et al.

Reversed on appeal - case settled.

Callan v. Hackett, 170 Vt. 609, 749 A.2d 626 (2000)

Affirmed

McHugh v. University of Vermont, 966 F.2d 67 (2d Cir. 1992)

Plaintiff prevailed on appeal - decision affirmed

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Education

1983

Indiana University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

State University of New York, Binghamton

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Vermont UM/UIM Law

Vermont UM/UIM Law

2016

Topics on Insurance Law

Topics on Insurance Law

Publications

2010

Vermont Trial Lawyers Association Vermont UM/UIM Law

Languages

English

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