Mr. Werle's primary area of concentration is in:

CIVIL LITIGATION / COMMERCIAL LAW / INSURANCE:
Mr. Werle’s practice consists of representing insured individuals, resorts and institutions in defense of lawsuits, in both Vermont and New York. He leads the firm’s New York practice group. He also represents insurers and insureds in insurance coverage disputes. Mr. Werle is also active in commercial and real estate litigation, including foreclosures in New York State. His commercial litigation practice includes the representation of institutional lenders and other businesses in the workout of troubled debt and asset recovery and the representation of parties in intra- and inter-corporate litigation. He has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict over the past 15 years. Mr. Werle also has experience in advising utilities on issues pertaining to rates, litigation and public relations. Mr. Werle is listed in “Who’s Who in American Law.”

EDUCATION:
Hofstra University, B.A., 1987
Hofstra University School of Law, J.D., 1989

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Defense Research Institute
Northern New England Defense Counsel Association
American Bar Association
Vermont Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Rutland County Bar Association
American Inns of Court

BAR ADMISSIONS:
State of New York, 1990
State of Connecticut, 1990
U.S. District Court, Southern & Eastern Districts of New York, 1990
State of Vermont, 1997
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont, 1997
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York, 2000

PRIOR EXPERIENCE:
Mr. Werle served as general counsel for North Atlantic Utilities on Long Island from 1994-1997.

LANGUAGES:
German
French

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Town of Killington Planning Commission, 2001-present
Crossroads Arts Council Board of Directors, 1999-2003
Long Island Energy Alliance, 1994-1997

SEMINARS:
Electronic Discovery in Vermont