 John T. Sartore, Director
Civil and Criminal Litigation; Mediation and Arbitration JSartore@PFClaw.com Download VCard 
John T. Sartore is the senior trial lawyer at Paul Frank + Collins, representing clients involving a wide range of subjects including: products liability, medical, legal and architectural malpractice, securities fraud, antitrust, bank fraud, bank robbery and conspiracy. On two occasions Mr. Sartore was the lead trial counsel in cases in which his clients won the largest verdict in Vermont history to that time. Mr. Sartore is a Fellow and past Vermont State Chair of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Vermont Business and Personal Injury Litigation since the reference first appeared in 1982. America’s Leading Lawyers (Chambers USA) lists Mr. Sartore as a leading criminal and corporate/commercial litigation attorney, along with the quote “He’s your true nuts-and-bolts lawyer - he always conducts thorough research and doesn’t go overboard.” ADR: Mr. Sartore also accepts cases as a mediator or arbitrator. Mr. Sartore’s recent representations reflect the breadth of his experience: Antitrust: Defended indirect purchaser actions in credit card, automotive refinishing paint and rubber additive industries. Commercial: Currently representing Korean turbine manufacturer and Quebec distributor as plaintiff in product disparagment suit in federal court in Illinois. Represented aircraft salvage company as plaintiff seeking to repair and resell former DHL A300 Airbus hit by terrorist missile over Baghdad, Iraq in 2003. Represented motorcycle dealership as defendant in Colorado state court in suit alleging breach of contract and fraud. Medical Malpractice: Defended cases in the disciplines of neonatology, obstetrics, thoracic surgery and psychiatry. Premises Liability: Represented game preserve in accidental shooting that resulted in death of hunter guest. Products Liability: Currently representing major tire manufacturer in wrongful death action arising from alleged tire failure. Represented plaintiff homeowners injured in a fire caused by a defective LPG (liquid propane gas) cylinder. Toxic Torts: Currently representing major tire manufacturer in suit alleging plaintiff developed cancer due to exposure to environmental pollution from manufacturing facility. White Collar Crime: Defended corporation on federal charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and to violate the Clean Air Act. Counseled corporation under investigation for alleged conspiracy to commit U.S. Customs fraud. Defended scientist charged with submitting falsified data to U.S. EPA.
EDUCATION:
Yale University, B.A., 1968
Columbia University, J.D., 1971 BAR ADMISSIONS:
State of Vermont, 1972
State of New York, 1989
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont, 1972
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York, 1989
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, 1978
U.S. Supreme Court, 1999 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
Vermont Chair, 2004 - 2007
Member, American Board of Trial Advocates,
Served as Vermont Chapter President and
National Board Representative
Defense Research Institute
New England Legal Foundation PROFESSIONAL HONORS:
America’s Leading Lawyers
American College of Trial Lawyers
Best Lawyers in America 25+ Years
Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating
New England Super Lawyers: 2007, 2008, 2009
Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition, 2010 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Mr. Sartore is active in the Burlington community and currently serves on the board of the Greater Burlington YMCA of which he is past president. HOBBIES & INTERESTS:
With his wife, Sally Coppersmith, Mr. Sartore runs Adams Landing, a Bed & Breakfast in Grand Isle in the heart of Vermont's beautiful Champlain Islands. |
