William Edward Dorigan

William Edward Dorigan

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 50 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Barre, VT
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense

100 N Main Street, Suite 2 PO Box 607, Barre, VT

About William

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Vermont for 9 years

State: Vermont

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 27 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1998

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 50 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1975

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Charles S. Martin & Asscociates, PC

100 N Main Street, Suite 2 PO Box 607, Barre, VT, 05641

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William Edward Dorigan's Reviews

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Posted by Chris | January 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney

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Owner - Public Adjusting Compant

Mr. Dorigan was retained to assist resolve differences in a Personal Property claim on behalf a homeowner whom had lost all possessions to a fire on Christmas. In working with a representative of the insurance company, they were able to resolve the matter and obtain payment as initially submitted to... the insurance company. Mr. Dorigan is articulate and concise in addressing differences of opinion on various matters, providing a reasoned approach to resolve claims/cases. He is particularly persuasive on technical matters and legal briefs establishing a legal position.

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Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked with Bill on a couple cases so far. He's brilliant and his work is top-notch. I endorse him wholeheartedly."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

1975

Top grade Insurance Law, American Jurisprudence Award

1975

Top grade Agency and Partnership Law, American Jurisprudence Award

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Charles S. Martin & Associates, P.C.

2005 - 2015

Of Counsel, Yates Law Firm, LLC

1998 - 2005

Attorney, Vanatta, Sullan< Sandgrund & Sullan, P.C.

1997 - 1998

Special Trial Counsel, Colorado Attorney General

1985 - 1997

Partner, Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi

1979 - 1985

Partner, Stacker & Ravich

1976 - 1979

Attorney, Minnesota Attorney General's Office

Associations

2016 - Present

Vermont Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Dow Chemical Sarabond Litigation

We represented a number of clients and were able to achieve very favorable settlements allowing the clients to repair their buildings and recover commercial losses due to down time.

State of Colorado vs. [Tobacco Industry]

Successful settlement

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Education

2005

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

MA - Masters

1975

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

Augustana College

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2011

Annual Strength Coaches Meeting

Employment Law Considerations for Coaches

Publications

1998

Product Safety & Liability Reporter The Proposed Restatement on Products Liability: Implications for Suppliers of Raw Materials and Component Parts

1990

Minnesota Trial Lawyer magazine Admissibility of Similar Occurrence Evidence

1989

William Mitchell Law Review A Proposed RICO Pattern Requirement For the Habitual Commercial Offender

1975

John Marshall Journal of Practice & Procedure The Potential Competition Doctrine: The Justice Department's Antitrust Weapon Under Section 7 of the Clayton Act

Languages

English

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