(802) 786-1015
jjz@rsclaw.com

Mr. Zawistoski’s primary area of concentration is in:

CIVIL LITIGATION / EDUCATION LAW / PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY:
A substantial portion of Mr. Zawistoski’s practice consists of representing insured individuals, professionals, ski areas, hospitals and other companies in defense of lawsuits. Mr. Zawistoski has experience trying many different types of cases including sports injuries, professional malpractice and other matters. He has successfully tried numerous cases to jury verdict over the past 33 years. Mr. Zawistoski also has experience in school law representing school districts in many diverse legal matters including union negotiations, employment matters and student discipline. Mr. Zawistoski has been recognized for achievement by “Best Lawyers in America” in the Litigation category.

Mr. Zawistoski has received Martindale-Hubbell, Inc.'s highest "AV" rating.

EDUCATION:
Middlebury College, A.B., 1965
University of Virginia, J.D., 1968

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (State Chair 1998-2000)
Diplomat, American Board of Trial Advocates (State Chair 1996)
Association of Ski Defense Attorneys (Director 1986-1991, 1995-2001)
International Association of Defense Counsel
Northern New England Defense Counsel Association
Defense Research Institute
American Bar Association
Vermont Bar Association
Rutland County Bar Association (President, 2003-2004)

BAR ADMISSIONS:
State of Vermont, 1968
U.S. District Court, District of Vermont, 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, 1974
U.S. Supreme Court, 1979

PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Captain, U.S. Army 1969-1971

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Downtown Rutland Partnership Board of Directors, 2002-present
Green Mountain College Board of Trustees, 1994-2003
Killington Mountain School Board of Trustees, 1981-1993
Vermont Epilepsy Association, 1976-1982
Town of Proctor Planning Commission, 1974-1978