Practice Focus
Bob Luce is chairman of the firm’s Litigation Group. He has extensive experience managing and trying complex commercial litigation matters and has successfully represented brain injury and spinal cord victims and their families in Vermont for more than 15 years. He regularly tries cases to verdict in state and federal courts and is experienced in mediation and arbitration.
Significant Matters
Bob has successfully represented businesses in significant litigation matters throughout the Northeast. He has achieved several recoveries of over a million dollars in personal injury cases. Bob was recently successful in establishing that federal preemption exempts railroads in Vermont from complying with Act 250 zoning laws. Bob won an appeal to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, which issued a strong opinion on preemption that has been followed by other courts.
Professional Activities
Bob serves on the board and is coordinator of legal affairs for the Brain Injury Association of Vermont. He is a member of the Traumatic Brain Injury Group of the American Association for Justice (formerly called The Association of Trial Lawyers of America). Bob is listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2008, and is recognized in the International Investor, Benchmark: Litigation guide as one of the preeminent litigation practitioners in the country. Bob was recently ranked among the top five percent of attorneys in Vermont by Super Lawyers® magazine. The listed attorneys were identified by their peers and through the independent research of Law & Politics® magazine. Bob received Martindale-Hubbell’s AV® peer rating, which is the highest rating possible.
Community Involvement
Bob owns a successful restaurant with his wife and sister in Burlington, Vt.
Publications/Presentations
Reported Cases
Green Mountain Railroad v. State of Vermont et al, 404 F.3d 638 (2d Cir. 2005) (Act 250 zoning/federal preemption)
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