Atty. Daniel A. Seff

Atty. Daniel A. Seff

Profile Daniel joined MSK in February 2017 after twenty-one years of diverse commercial litigation practice with two prominent Vermont firms. He represents individuals, businesses and government entities in all aspects of the adversarial process, including pre-trial, trial and appellate proceedings, mediation and arbitration.

Burlington Burlington 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel A. Seff at a glance

Daniel A. Seff is a Member based in Burlington, Vermont, practicing at MSK Attorneys. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, franchise, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New York (1991), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1991), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1991), and U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (1996). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1990) and University of Vermont (B.A. Political, 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Vermont Bar Association Chittenden County Bar Association. Serands clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Profile Daniel joined MSK in February 2017 after twenty-one years of diverse commercial litigation practice with two prominent Vermont firms
  • He represents individuals, businesses and government entities in all aspects of the adversarial process, including pre-trial, trial and appellate proceedings, mediation and arbitration
  • Daniel brings a wealth of professional experience, creativity, street smarts and common sense to every matter
  • He aims to resolve disputes amicably where possible, and he is prepared to litigate those matters that cannot be settled
  • Upon graduating from NYU Law School in 1990, Daniel joined Proskauer, one of New York City’s oldest and largest law firms
  • At Proskauer, Daniel gained experience in general commercial, labor and employment, antitrust, securities, international, bankruptcy, banking, estates, communications and products liability litigation
  • Daniel returned to Vermont in 1996 and has maintained an active commercial litigation practice ever since
  • In addition to his extensive commercial litigation background, Daniel has successfully litigated precedent-setting Native American law cases
  • Representative Engagements - Represented a state government entity against its insurer, claiming estoppel to deny insurance coverage and negligent misrepresentation regarding the existence of coverage. - Represented abutters opposing a proposed multi-unit housing project that requires the use of transferable development rights for its intended excess density. - Represented corporate and individual defendants in a trespass/nuisance/boundary dispute litigation concerning neighboring parcels on a Native American reservation. - Represented an automobile dealership in a dispute with a vehicle manufacturer concerning the geographic placement of a proposed competing dealership. - Represented an automobile dealership in a dispute with a vehicle manufacturer’s regional distributor concerning the dealership agreement’s renewal and upgrades to the dealership facility. - Represented a federally recognized Native American tribe, its Tribal Police Department and its Board of Police Commissioners in a whistleblower lawsuit filed by a former Tribal Police officer. - Represented numerous residential condominium owners who sued the developers of a luxury condominium hotel for violations of the federal Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act of 1968, the Vermont Consumer Fraud Act, the Vermont Common Interest Ownership Act and Vermont common law

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel A. Seff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel A. Seff handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Franchise Law

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Vermont

Practicing law in Vermont. Legal matters in Vermont are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Burlington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Vermont state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Vermont brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Vermont courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel A. Seff

Where is Daniel A. Seff's law office located?
Daniel A. Seff's law practice is located in Burlington, Vermont. The firm is MSK Attorneys. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel A. Seff handle?
Daniel A. Seff focuses on employment, franchise, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has Daniel A. Seff practiced law?
Daniel A. Seff has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Daniel A. Seff go to law school?
Daniel A. Seff earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A. Political, 1987).
How can I contact Daniel A. Seff for a consultation?
You can contact Daniel A. Seff directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Daniel A. Seff received?
Daniel A. Seff's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1990
B.A. Political
University of Vermont
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont
Admitted: 1996
Vermont
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 2007
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Court
Admitted: 2009

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