Heidi Groff treats clients like garbage. Refuses to listen and has the worst manners. Not well…read moreliked in legal circles either. Avoid her and find someone who doesn't act like a judgemental snob.

Ron Fox was the worst attorney I unfortunately learned the hard way. I hired him to represent me in…read morea case against my employer whose negligence caused me to be in excruciating pain for the rest of my life. Mr. Fox obviously didn't believe me, but failed to tell me that, and because of his incompetence I got a token comp at the state hearing, they actually threw out testimony of the expert Dr. whose testimony I thought was ludicrous. Then Mr. Fox didn't depose people I had asked him to at work who would have backed me up and he implied too me he had done this. I didn't find out until the hearing that he hadn't so the state believed the woman that I said helped me, she never testified under oath to that. It cost me full workman comp. I didn't dare go to court with him as my attorney, couldn't find another attorney to take the case in the middle even though Fox said he wouldn't ask for any comp from the outcome. He even cut his fee to 1/4 vs 40%. I settled for hardly anything despite the fact this condition is life long excruciating paiin. Don't hire this attorney, a term that doesn't apply to him.

Heidi Groff is our absolute Hero!! Heidi Groff, and her team, at Biggam Fox Skinner saved our…read morefamily 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 duty, 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 Allen

From the owner: When you are looking for a legal team that truly cares about their clients, look no further than…read moreBiggam Fox Skinner LLP. Their team of workers' compensation attorneys in Vermont have decades of experience and understand everything their clients are going through. Their goal is always to shoulder as much of the burden as possible, allowing clients and their families to recover with minimal stress. Biggam Fox Skinner LLP handles cases for injured workers across all industries, including commercial driving, state work, manufacturing, agriculture, construction, and healthcare. If you were injured in an accident that was caused by another party's negligence or recklessness, they can help you file a personal injury claim as well. Reach out to their team today for a legal strategy tailored to your unique needs. Call for a free consultation!

My girlfriend was in a worker's compensation case with her former employer and Charles "Chip"…read morePowell was there to help and fight the good fight the whole way.

Atty. Chip Powell is the real deal -- we couldn't have found a better attorney or a better human…read morebeing to represent my wife. Total all-out commitment -- an expert in his field, and a delight to be around (he has a gentle sense of humor--very helpful). He knows the ropes from decades of keenly polished experience working with the insurance personnel & their attorneys, the judges & all the authorities concerned, & is very good at teaching/explaining what comes next, why, how, etc. When you e-mail/text questions/concerns, Chip or his super-bright/capable assistant, Sindy, respond quickly. He is able to allay many fears or let you know what the likelihood/probability is of the outcome(s). Highly recommend him & his assistant/secretary, Sindy--what a GREAT team. Injured? Look no further, Atty. Chip Powell & Sindy will guide you through the rough waters ahead. The insurer denied many parts of my wife's claim, but had my wife's back for the medical & legal aspects. We worked with him and he supported us through all the emotional ups & downs, insurer's denials, their investigators & "independent" medical examinations/examiners as well as the endless delaying tactics which they employ to wear down a claimant. Even the medical specialists we went to were good as long as we steered clear of rabbit holes some of their advisors were trying to send us down--again, Chip helped us with tactfully/graciously backing out of those unneeded/costly medical procedures which would not have improved my wife's traumas (nor have been legally provable), and they would have taken up a great deal more time. Chip was really good at helping us with all these mind-numbing & draining mis-directions in 3.5 years of our lives. The pain & frustrating limitations of an injury are nothing compared to what the insurer & their well-paid colleagues will go to--all to get the injured "party" to go away with as little cost to them as possible. With Atty. Powell you will get through the hells and come out with a sense of not having caved in.

I was represented by Van Dorn and Curtiss for a slip and fall case. Kristin Ross handled my case…read moreand throughout the entire process she was professional, responsive to questions and concerns I had, compassionate and positive. I felt well taken care of not just by Kristin but by the entire staff. The case was resolved to my satisfaction and even though the process was stressful I certainly felt I was in capable and competent hands the entire way through. I wholeheartedly recommend using this firm if you ever have the unfortunate need to file a personal injury claim. I never had cause to do so in the past and hope I never have to in the future but I am happy with the choice I made for representation.

The staff at Van Dorn, Curtiss & Rousseau is extremely wonderful! i cant thank them enough! i…read morealways felt like i was included in everything, they never gave up on me and my children it was a 6 year fight and with every optical we hit they came in fighting! so thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

very disappointing; did not measure up in any way to their self-promotion of compassionate…read morerepresentation for TBI injury, afterI was hit by a reckless driver in a parking lot, from behind. Their strategy seemed to be: ignore this client until she goes away. Case too hard for them? Damages too small to incentivize? They left me in much worse shape than they found me after wasting 6 months of my life. Be careful!

I would like to take this opportunity to truly thank Michael Sabbeth and Crystal Honkala of Sabbeth…read moreLaw. After determining this summer that we needed a lawyer, I knew exactly who to call. I've often consulted Mike about rights and wrongs over the past couple of years, and I know what an honest and hard-working man he is. After listening to the details of our case, he gathered all of our information and passed it along to Crystal. They then worked together on moving quickly and taking care of our case outside of the courtroom. They were always sure to efficiently relay updates and answer any questions we had about the case. We are so thankful, they turned what could have been an awful situation for us into a dream. We never felt like a bother, they ultimately took care of everything for us. If we ever find ourselves needing a lawyer again, I would absolutely choose Sabbeth Law. The effort always given by both Mike and Crystal is insurmountable. Thank you both so much for all of your help and hard work in our case! Reajeanna Roy-Rogers Shawn Rogers

I just wish I knew the lack of service and how my voice was refused Tobe heard or any advise that…read moreshould have given was not. This is a terrible place of business. They should put cash only at the door

This firm has struggled greatly with their handling of a class action settlement I'm involved with…read more Their communication has been poor, and their follow-through much worse. They have missed every deadline they promised, usually without notice or explanation. Payouts have been delayed to the point where I'm torn about whether to believe they are pocketing the extra interest on the settlement funds from prolonging the process, or if they haven't hired enough staff to complete the auditing within their given timeframe. I think the court should be made aware of their slothfulness.