Tristram Coffin Email & Phone Number

Burlington, Vermont Area

As a Litigator at Downs Rachlin Martin, I focus on helping companies and individuals work through complex civil disputes, especially those with a regulatory, law enforcement or political component, either before or in litigation. I also handle a wide range of white collar criminal cases, including handling internal and external investigations, grand jury representation, and litigation through trial or resolution. I provide counsel to companies and individuals seeking legislative or policy… Show more As a Litigator at Downs Rachlin Martin, I focus on helping companies and individuals work through complex civil disputes, especially those with a regulatory, law enforcement or political component, either before or in litigation. I also handle a wide range of white collar criminal cases, including handling internal and external investigations, grand jury representation, and litigation through trial or resolution. I provide counsel to companies and individuals seeking legislative or policy guidance or development, and an interface with regulators, prosecution entities, law enforcement or policy makers. Show less

Burlington, Vermont Area

Appointed by President Barack Obama, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, as the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont in 2009. As Vermont’s chief federal prosecutor, supervised all criminal and civil prosecutions in the district. Extensively involved with prosecution policy issues at the national level, co-chairing a key subcommittee for Attorney General Eric Holder dealing with charging, sentencing, discovery, tape-recording and other criminal practice issues. Additionally, served… Show more Appointed by President Barack Obama, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, as the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont in 2009. As Vermont’s chief federal prosecutor, supervised all criminal and civil prosecutions in the district. Extensively involved with prosecution policy issues at the national level, co-chairing a key subcommittee for Attorney General Eric Holder dealing with charging, sentencing, discovery, tape-recording and other criminal practice issues. Additionally, served on the Attorney General's Health Care Fraud working group, the Environmental Crimes subcommittee and the Cyber-crime subcommittee. Managed an active caseload while U.S. Attorney including cases involving mortgage fraud, financial institutions fraud and international money laundering and extradition. Show less

Burlington, Vermont Area

Litigation Director at prominent Burlington law firm. Practice specialized in medical malpractice defense and white collar civil and criminal defense.

Burlington, Vermont Area

Appointed as an Assistant United States Attorney in 1994. Spent five years as a civil AUSA litigating False Claims Act, fraud, Federal Tort Claims Act, employment discrimination, civil rights suits and other cases. Spent the remaining time as a criminal AUSA investigating and prosecuting all manner of criminal offenses ranging from international drug smuggling and money laundering to mail and wire fraud, to national security matters. Led investigations and prosecutions, typically using teams… Show more Appointed as an Assistant United States Attorney in 1994. Spent five years as a civil AUSA litigating False Claims Act, fraud, Federal Tort Claims Act, employment discrimination, civil rights suits and other cases. Spent the remaining time as a criminal AUSA investigating and prosecuting all manner of criminal offenses ranging from international drug smuggling and money laundering to mail and wire fraud, to national security matters. Led investigations and prosecutions, typically using teams of federal agents, from investigation opening, through grand jury investigation, through plea or trial, appeal and or sentencing. Awarded the Director's Award for superior work as an AUSA, as well as commendations by the DEA, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Organized Crime and Drug Control Task Force. Show less

United States Senate, Washington, D.C.

Advised Subcommittee Chairman Senator Patrick J. Leahy on issues that came before the full Judiciary Committee and subcommittee. Full committee policy areas included crime, civil rights, courts and firearms legislation, and judicial and Justice Department nominations. Subcommittee issues included cybercrime and hi-tech antitrust issues. Responsibilities included general counsel, drafting and negotiating legislation, speech writing; outreach to Vermont constituencies. Staffed Senator Leahy… Show more Advised Subcommittee Chairman Senator Patrick J. Leahy on issues that came before the full Judiciary Committee and subcommittee. Full committee policy areas included crime, civil rights, courts and firearms legislation, and judicial and Justice Department nominations. Subcommittee issues included cybercrime and hi-tech antitrust issues. Responsibilities included general counsel, drafting and negotiating legislation, speech writing; outreach to Vermont constituencies. Staffed Senator Leahy on the confirmation hearings of Justice Clarence Thomas, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Justice Stephen Breyer to be Associate Justices of the Supreme Court. Show less

Boston, Massachusetts

Litigation department associate. Significant case assignments included representing a former savings in loan president in a suit by the Resolution Trust Corporation for breach of fiduciary duties; representing land developer in civil fraud suit; representing health care provider in health care fraud investigation; representing newspaper in defamation suit.

United States District Court, District Of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont

Assisted District Court Judge as necessary.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Activities and Societies: Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar; Editor, Columbia Journal of Law & Social Problems; Harlem Tutorial Program

Bachelor'S Degree, College Of Social Studies, With Honors