Mr. Maass's primary area of concentration is in:
EMPLOYMENT / LABOR LAW /LITIGATION/ PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY LITIGATION:
Mr. Maass is a civil trial lawyer with a focus on wrongful discharge/employment, ski/recreation, personal injury and professional malpractice litigation. He tries cases to verdict each year. Mr. Maass’ practice includes representing the ski industry (resorts, manufacturers and associations) in all matters of legal practice including personal injury litigation, real estate and development litigation, contracts, risk management and employment. A substantial portion of Mr. Maass’ practice also consists of counseling employers and management on employment and labor issues. Mr. Maass has experience litigating and advising employers on issues pertaining to union avoidance, collective bargaining, mediation and arbitration, and avoiding wrongful discharge claims. He frequently conducts employment-related training for businesses (i.e. FMLA/PFLA, ADA, sexual harassment, RIFS/downsizing). He is an approved trainer for equal employment/discrimination matters by the Civil Rights Unit of the Vermont Attorney General’s Office. Mr. Maass is also active in professional liability and general litigation. He has successfully and annually tried numerous cases to jury verdict in state and federal court for all areas of his practice.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Defense Research Institute
Association of Ski Defense Attorneys (Board of Directors 2005-present)
American Bar Association (Labor and Employment Law Section)
Vermont Bar Association
Rutland County Bar Association
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Pico Ski Club Board of Directors 2003-2017(past 3 term President)
Paramount Theatre Board of Directors 1994-2004 (Vice President 2003-2004)
Town Moderator (elected), Town of Proctor and Proctor School District
Rutland Area Farm and Food Link (RAFFL) Board of Directors (2016-present)
Licensed Foster Parent, State of Vermont
