 Tristram J. Coffin, Of Counsel
Litigation: Complex Civil Litigation, Medical Malpractice Defense, White Collar Criminal Defense, Legislation and Government Affairs
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Mr. Coffin is a member of the Litigation Team at Paul Frank + Collins with a focus on Complex Civil Litigation, Medical Malpractice Defense, White Collar Criminal Defense as well as Legislation and Government Affairs. Mr. Coffin is part of PF+C's Medical Malpractice Defense Group, and dedicates a substantial part of his practice to representing physicians and hospitals in malpractice suits and other complex litigation. Prior to joining PF+C, Mr. Coffin was with the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Vermont, most recently with the Criminal Division, where he represented the United States in a broad range of criminal matters including international narcotics trafficking, fraud and criminal enterprise investigations and prosecutions. As an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division, Mr. Coffin represented federal agencies in a variety of civil actions including health care and defense contracting fraud investigations, tort and medical malpractice actions, constitutional claims, employment discrimination suits and Superfund actions. Drawing on his years of experience as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, Mr. Coffin will focus his white collar defense practice on representing clients in complex health care and financial matters, false claims litigation and securities and environmental litigation. Mr. Coffin has extensive experience in a wide variety of pre-charge investigations, complex grand jury investigations, jury trials, appellate practice and sophisticated settlement negotiations. As an Assistant U.S. Attorney, he appeared in federal court representing the United States on a near-daily basis. Mr. Coffin has also served as legal counsel to Senator Patrick J. Leahy, current Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, on a wide range of legislative business including judicial nominations, crime legislation, courts legislation, Vermont projects and technology matters. His focus in this area includes assisting clients with policy analysis, developing legislative initiatives, devising and implementing strategies to effect change through legislation or executive branch agency decision, and public policy and media strategies. Prior to joining PF+C, Mr. Coffin was a litigation associate in Hale and Dorr's Boston office. He also served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Albert W. Coffrin, United States District Judge, District of Vermont. EDUCATION:
Wesleyan University, B.A., College of Social Studies (with honors), 1985
Columbia University School of Law, J.D., 1989
Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
Semi-Finalist, Harlan Fiske Stone Moot Court Competition
Writing & Research Editor, Columbia Journal of Law and Social Problems
CLERKSHIP:
The Honorable Albert W. Coffrin, United States District Judge, District of Vermont - Judicial Law Clerk, 1989-1990
BAR ADMISSIONS:
State of Vermont, 1990
United States District Court, District of Vermont, 1994
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, 1995 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
American Bar Association
Vermont Bar Association COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Mad River Ski Club, Treasurer and Board Member
Recycle North, Former Board Member
Lake Champlain Yacht Club, Former Member, Board of Governors
HONORS AND AWARDS: Directors’ Award for Superior Perfomance as an Assistant United States Attorney New England Organized Crime and Drug Taskforce Award for Outstanding Work Royal Canadian Mounted Police Toronto West Drug Section Appreciation for Support U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Recognition of Prosecutorial Support U.S. DEA Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Contribution in Drug Enforcement
PUBLICATIONS:
Note, “The New York Ethics in Government Act of 1987: A Critical Evaluation,” 22 Colum. J.L. & Soc. Probs. 169 (1989) |
