Gail Haefner Straith Returns to PF+C

June 2010 - Paul Frank + Collins is pleased to announce that Gail Haefner Straith is again affiliated with the firm as Of Counsel.  Ms. Straith began her legal career with PF+C in 1985 and enjoyed working on the firm's corporate/business transaction team in Burlington for over 20 years.  Her marriage to a fellow Michigander prompted her return to her hometown of Birmingham, Michigan.  While Ms. Straith operates her own law firm in Michigan and will continue to practice law through her firm, she will also be affiliated with PF+C.  Technology assures her accessibility and responsiveness to PF+C clients and colleagues.  Ms. Straith is licensed to practice law in Vermont and Michigan. 

PF+C Announces New Firm President

June 2010 – The board of directors of Paul Frank + Collins P.C. is pleased to announce its unanimous election of S. Crocker Bennett, II to serve as firm President and CEO, effective June 7, 2010.   Mr. Bennett will also serve as chairman of the firm’s Executive Management Committee where he has served as Senior Vice-President since 2002.

Mr. Bennett’s 32-year law practice focuses on the defense of physicians, hospitals and other health care providers in malpractice cases.  He has attained Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating (AV) and, in 1999, was honored with Fellowship in the American College of Trial Lawyers.  Mr. Bennett has been listed in Best Lawyers in America for 15 years.

Jeff Wutzke Joins PF+C

May 2010 - Paul Frank + Collins is pleased to announce that Jeff Wutzke has joined the firm as Of Counsel to head the firm’s Property & Development team, and to work with its Energy and Environmental Law team. Mr. Wutzke returns to New England after a dozen years in California and the Southwest, where his practice focused on sophisticated real estate transactions and commercial finance.  Notable past projects have ranged from a “Rosie the Riveter” World War II memorial near San Francisco to a $500,000,000 intermodal transit facility, complementing his interest in achieving successful transactions without forgetting the importance of historic preservation and sustainable development.

PF+C Presents Sonny Rollins
Saturday, June 12, 2010

May 2010 - Paul Frank + Collins is proud to once again support the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival.  This year the festival runs from June 4 – 13.  The Festival offers events and music throughout Burlington, including free performances throughout.   We at PF+C are especially excited to sponsor the performance of sax legend Sonny Rollins in his 8:00 p.m. show at the Flynn MainStage on Saturday, June 12, 2010.  For tickets and more information, click here

United Way Names Cindy Goodrich
Keyperson of the Year

May 2010 – PF+C Office Manager, Cynthia Goodrich received the Keyperson of the Year award at the 2010 United Way of Chittenden County Annual Community Awards Celebration.  Cindy was chosen from approximately 240 keypersons who lead United Way campaigns at area employers.  Cindy’s leadership and dedication made PF+C’s campaign particularly fun and successful.  PF+C’s employee pledge rate increased to over 96% and the dollar donations surpassed all prior fundraising records.  The award was presented to Ms. Goodrich by John Cronin who also recognized the PF+C employees who helped Cindy with the campaign:  Becky Guenther, Bethany Baymore, Gordon Landrigan, Katie Goggins, Valerie Dillner and Arliene Torre.

Ms. Goodrich said, “Without the support of the members of the firm, the United Way planning committee, and each and every employee who participates in our campaign activities, the keyperson's role would be much more difficult.  We have all made a difference in this community as a result of our United Way efforts.  Way to go PF+C!”

In addition, the United Way honored retiring board member Bob Cain (a PF+C Director) for his years of service on the United Way Board of Directors.