William A. O'Rourke III

Mr. O'Rourke's primary area of concentration is in:

CIVIL LITIGATION/PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY/EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR:

Mr. O’Rourke has been a Partner and Director of the Firm since 1993. Mr. O'Rourke regularly represents both insured and self-insured Defendants in a wide variety of liability actions in a statewide practice. He has successfully tried numerous cases to jury verdict, and has over 40 years of litigation and trial experience in all Vermont State and Federal Courts'. O’Rourke’s primary practice area is defense litigation representing individuals and businesses in wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and professional responsibility litigation matters. Mr. O’Rourke has also successfully represented hundreds of clients in a wide variety of Federal and State Professional Responsibility, Civil Rights, Human Rights, and National Labor Board matters.

HONORS AND AWARDS:

Mr. O’Rourke has been awarded Martindale-Hubbell’s highest “AV Preeminent” rating. He has also been selected by Lawyers of Distinction in the area of civil litigation; a Top Business Attorney in Vermont; a Top Rated Lawyer in both Litigation and Employment by the American Lawyer/Corporate Counsel; and by the American Registry List of Most Honored Lawyers. Additionally, Mr. O’Rourke has been recognized in New England Super Lawyers and Marquis Who’s Who in American Law. He holds the highest “Superb” Rating from AVVO, and the highest preeminent rating from Lawyers.com.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

Defense Research Institute

Association of Defense Trial Attorneys

American Bar Association

Vermont Bar Association

Rutland County Bar Association

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Vermont Health Policy Council Member, 1987-1989

Holy Cross College Varsity Club

Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Board of Directors

Officer 1994-2000

Christ the King School, Athletic Association, Officer