Heidi S. Groff

Heidi S. Groff

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Montpelier, VT
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury

535 Stone Cutters Way, Suite 204, Montpelier, VT

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Biography

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Vermont for 28 years

State: Vermont

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Biggam Fox Skinner, LLP

535 Stone Cutters Way, Suite 204, Montpelier, VT, 05602

Biggam Fox Skinner, LLP - Burlington Office

86 Lake Street, Suite 230, Burlington, VT, 05401

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Heidi S. Groff's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tammy | November 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Couldn't Do It Without Her!

I would highly recommend Heidi Groff. My husband was hurt at work in 2016, and a year later we were still trying to get help with which doctors he should see, and how to get compensation for the hours he could no longer work. Workman's Comp failed to tell us that he was entitled to a percentage of... his weekly pay, nor did they disclose that all his medications associated with the injury would be paid through workman's comp. When we felt like we weren't getting the help we needed, we reached out to Heidi at Biggam Fox Skinner, and that was the best decision we could have made. Heidi immediately told us all the things we were entitled to that workman's comp either didn't tell us or didn't want us to know were available. We started getting regular checks, all his prescriptions were covered, and we had access to specialist that we were not able to access on our own. Heidi and her assistant Chris kept us informed every step of the way as to what to expect next, what they needed from us, and what we should be doing to get what we needed for support. Heidi was very honest and open through the whole process about what we should expect as the final outcome, and the process that it would take to get there. We are very grateful for all the help that we received along the way.

Posted by Barbara | August 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Workman's Compensation Claim

I was injured at work and became involved in a workman’s compensation claim. Dealing with the WC insurance carrier was complex at best. A local doctor who was helping coordinate my healing process advised me to contact a local lawyer, Heidi Groff at Biggam, Fox and Skinner in Montpelier. She took m...y case and helped successfully guide me through the process. She worked very hard in my behalf. I am so glad that I contacted Heidi and am very pleased with the outcome. I highly recommend her to represent anyone involved in a personal injury or workman’s comp claim. Respectfully, Barb B.

Posted by Michael | February 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Our Hero

Heidi Groff is our absolute Hero!! Heidi Groff, and her team, at Biggam Fox Skinner saved our family from ruin. I thank God that I found Heidi online, and called her when I did. I had sustained a back injury while trying to move a patient when I was working at the Hospital. I was placed on light dut...y, received endless amounts of physical therapy, and injections. I just wasn’t getting the results I needed to live a normal life. After a couple of years, it became clear that I needed a more permanent solution. There was a newer type of surgery that I found, and after a consultation with the surgeon who developed the treatment, it was suggested that it could help me greatly. The workers’ compensation insurance company wanted nothing at all to do with the surgery, and without Heidi in my corner, I would have gone down to defeat. Thankfully, I had Heidi Groff and her firm fighting for me. She made sure that I was given the care that I needed, financial support to keep my family from going homeless, and she fought for me to get the surgery I needed paid for by the workers’ compensation insurance company. She fought and won a case for another client who needed the same surgery, and this set the precedent for others in Vermont with the same injury to receive the surgery under workers compensation. When all was said and done, and I reached my maximum medical improvement, Heidi negotiated a handsome settlement for us. The money she was able to get us was incredibly helpful in enabling us to get on with our life. I simply cannot say strongly enough how much we appreciate Heidi Groff, and the whole team at Biggam Fox Skinner. They saved us from a terrible situation, and we are eternally grateful. If you have been injured, and need help, call Heidi and her team now! You’ll be glad you did, I promise. Sincerely, Michael

Posted by Nicole | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Personal Injury Case

Heidi represented me in my Personal Injury case. She was delightful to work with, always patient and worked through all of my questions and always answered in a professional and prompt timeframe. I would highly recommend Heidi and BFS.

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Heidi S. Groff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Craig Jarvis

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Heidi for years. She is an aggressive advocate for her clients and achieves great results for them."

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Ronald Fox

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Heidi is one of the most effective lawyers I know. She fights for her clients and gets great results for them. We've worked together almost 20 years and she keeps getting better."

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Brendan Donahue

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Heidi is relentless, aggressive and effective. She is a stellar attorney and a lethal advocate for her clients."

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Kelly Massicotte

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Heidi since 2006 and have seen firsthand how passionate she is about helping injured workers win their claims. She doesn't give up and she obviously enjoys what she does."

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Craig Jarvis

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Brendan Donahue

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Patrick Biggam

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Kelly Massicotte

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top Rated Workers' Compensation Attorney, Super Lawyers

2017

Best Lawyer, Workers' Compensation Claimants, Best Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2017

Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America

2016

Top Rated Workers' Compensation Attorney, Super Lawyers

2016

Best Lawyer, Workers' Compensation Claimants, Best Lawyers

2015

Top Rated Workers' Compensation Attorney, Super Lawyers

2015

Best Lawyer, Workers' Compensation Claimants, Best Lawyers

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Small Claims Judge, Washington County Vermont District Court

1999 - Present

Partner, Biggam Fox Skinner, LLP

Associations

2017 - Present

Washington County Bar Association

President

Vermont Association for Justice

Member

American Bar Association

Member

American Trial Lawyers Association

Members

Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group

Member

Workers Compensation Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1997

Vermont Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Ohio State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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