Testimonials

Recent Successes

  • Creditor Lawsuit

    A man was sued by a creditor for an old debt that was barred by the statute of limitations. Bennett Vernier came to the man's defense and filed a countersuit against the creditor. The creditor agreed to drop the lawsuit and paid the man thousands of dollars in damages through a settlement.

  • Insurance Settlement

    When a mechanic's shop caused irreparable damage to a company's work vehicle, the shop's insurance company refused to provide the company with the compensation they deserved. Bennett Vernier took the matter to court, and the insurer quickly agreed to settle the case with a large settlement check.

  • Contractor Lawsuit

    A homeowner was wrongfully sued for thousands of dollars by a shady contractor. Bennett Vernier defended the homeowner and successfully got the case tossed out of court.

  • Contested Divorce

    A spouse, dissatisfied with her previous attorneys, hired Bennett Vernier to handle her divorce. Her spouse demanded half of her retirement savings and alimony payments too. After a lengthy legal battle, Bennett Vernier successfully negotiated a favorable settlement on her behalf.

  • Administrative and Criminal Investigation

    Following allegations of felony crimes, a city hired an external law firm to investigate three police supervisors. However, the resulting report was flawed and filled with errors. Fortunately, Bennett Vernier conducted a thorough investigation, revealing the supervisors' innocence. Their agency and the district attorney subsequently cleared the officers of any wrongdoing.

  • Contractor Fraud

    An elderly woman was swindled by a dubious contractor, losing a substantial sum of money. Thanks to Bennett Vernier's effective representation, the woman received a favorable judgment that not only recovered her losses but also awarded punitive damages against the deceitful contractor.

  • Wrongful Termination

    A police officer was wrongfully terminated. Bennett Vernier went to bat for the officer and the city promptly agreed to reinstate the client without taking the case to arbitration.

  • Extortion, Bribery, & Sexual Assault

    A client was accused of serious crimes including extortion, bribery, and sexual assault. Bennett Vernier uncovered exculpatory evidence that the initial investigators had failed to obtain. As a result, the case was eventually closed with no charges filed.

  • Child Felony Abuse

    A man was charged with felony child abuse. Bennett Vernier’s investigation showed the man was innocent. Following a meeting with the prosecutor's office, where the flaws in the state's case were exposed, the prosecutor decided to dismiss the charges.