Thomas J. Sherrer

Thomas J. Sherrer is Of Counsel at Lynn, Lynn, Blackman & Manitsky, P.C. and a trial lawyer whose practice focuses on representing injured individuals and families. He handles medical negligence, products liability, wrongful death, recreational injury, catastrophic personal injury, and related complex litigation. Over decades of practice, he has tried and litigated serious cases in state and federal court. His work centers on courtroom advocacy for people facing the financial, medical, and personal consequences of significant injury or loss.

Thomas earned a J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law in 1984 and a B.S. from the University of Vermont in 1976. His legal education also included study through the Oxford Institute of International and Comparative Law and the Russia-Poland Institute of International and Comparative Law. That academic background, followed by long-term trial practice, supports his ability to analyze complicated medical, liability, and damages issues. His training is reinforced by decades of experience presenting evidence and legal arguments to judges and juries.

Thomas has litigated hundreds of cases in state and federal courts for seriously injured clients. His trial work has included medical malpractice, wrongful death, product liability, recreational injuries, catastrophic personal injury, and criminal defense matters. He has practiced in Vermont since 1985 and is admitted before the US District Court for the District of Vermont and the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. His experience includes evaluating complex negligence claims, developing expert-supported evidence, negotiating disputed matters, and trying cases when settlement does not resolve the client’s needs.

Thomas J. Sherrer is a Fellow of the American Bar Association, a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America and New England Super Lawyers. He is also active with the American Association for Justice, Vermont Bar Association, and Vermont Association for Justice. His long courtroom career and professional involvement reflect a sustained focus on trial advocacy, helping injured people and families pursue accountability and compensation in difficult cases involving serious harm.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Lynn Lynn Blackman and Toohey
• Member, Vermont Bar Association
• Fellow, American Bar Association
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
• Advocate, American Association for Justice
• Member, Vermont Association for Justice

Licensed State

• Vermont

Education

• Southwestern University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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