Ben Wyatt

Founder and managing partner Ben Wyatt assists employers and employees by ensuring compliance with relevant employment-related legal obligations through both wise advice and representation during the litigation process.

Ben assists large and small employers with developing practical solutions to the challenges of the modern workplace. He also provides dedicated trial representation to employees who believe their rights have been violated through wrongful termination or other hostile workplace actions, including harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Additionally, Ben assists both employers and employees in evaluating legal wage & hour obligations and addressing potential violations of applicable pay requirements. Based on his broad experience representing both employers and employees, Ben is able to provide his clients with unique perspectives and insights concerning the strategies of opposing counsel during the litigation process.

Ben is a zealous advocate for his clients when litigation is necessary, but also takes time to provide clear solutions-based advice concerning all phases of the employment process. Ben has represented his clients in court and before government administrative agencies concerning numerous employment law subjects, including employment discrimination, disability accommodation, FMLA leave administration, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) compliance, and violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and equivalent state laws. Ben also utilizes his experience litigating class action lawsuits for the benefit of his clients.

Ben assists non-union employers with a variety of employment-focused services, including employment handbook drafting, wage & hour auditing and solutions, development of employment agreements and consulting contracts. Ben also provides employers with real-time human resources advice by answering time sensitive legal questions, running investigations, and providing counsel concerning employee questions and concerns. Ben leads numerous trainings to assist employers in minimizing risks and expanding the skill-sets of their management and HR teams.

Prior to founding Wyatt & Associates, Ben served as Senior Labor & Employment Legal Counsel at C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., the tenth largest privately owned company in the United States. Earlier in his career, Ben served as a member of the labor & employment group at one of Boston's largest law firms, where he advised and represented multiple Fortune 500 companies concerning a variety of employment law matters.

Ben earned his Juris Doctor from Yale Law School, where he founded and helped to lead the Law School's Small Business Clinical Initiative, which provided a variety of legal services to small start-up businesses in economically depressed communities. Ben earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wesleyan University, where he graduated with High Honors from the College of Social Studies.

Wesleyan University
BA,

Yale Law School
JD, 2005

Michael Varraso

Michael Varraso represents employees and employers in a variety of employment law related matters, including cases of harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination. Michael also represents clients with regard to pay violations, including failure to pay overtime and minimum wage, tip pool violations, and other wage related issues. Michael assists clients in bringing and defending against cases before government administrative agencies, including the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the "EEOC"), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (the "MCAD"), and the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights (the "NH CHR"). If claims are not successfully resolved during the agency process, Michael will zealously represent his clients within state and federal courts.

For employers seeking to avoid legal battles before they occur, Michael Varraso also provides advice and legal services, such as comprehensive employment policy audits, to businesses to catch issues before they become problems.

Michael graduated from Northeastern University School of Law. He is admitted to the bars of New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont and Massachusetts.

North Eastern Law School, Juris Doctor
Champlain College, BA, Professional, Technical, Business and Scientific Writing

District Licenses: MA, NH, CT, VT, ME, NY North, NY South.

Northeastern University
JD,

Champlain College
BA,

Timothy Brock

Tim Brock represents employees related to a range of employment law matters related to wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, failure to accommodate disabilities, and improper retaliation. Tim also represents clients with regard to improper pay claims, including failure to pay overtime and other wage & hour violations. Tim assists clients in bringing cases before relevant government administrative agencies and courts, including the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights, and other agencies. When an amicable settlement cannot be reached, Tim also vigorously pursues the cases of his clients within state and federal courts.

Before joining the Law Offices of Wyatt & Associates P.L.L.C., Tim Brock assisted in the representation of plaintiffs in personal injury law suits at a Boston area law firm and also represented clients in discrimination, social security insurance, and unemployment cases. In addition, Tim previously served in the Harvard Prison Legal Assistance Project, where he defended Massachusetts state prisoners in disciplinary hearings.

Tim graduated cum laude from Boston University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in the bars of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire.

Boston University of Law, Juris Doctor
University of New Hampshire, Bachelor of Arts, History and Justice Studies

District Licenses: MA, NH, CT, VT, NY North, South, East, West.

Boston University
JD,

University of New Hampshire
BA,

Katherine Gabriel

Katherine Gabriel assists clients in various employment law matters, including wrongful termination, workplace harassment, unlawful discrimination, and retaliation.

Katherine is a dedicated advocate for social justice, and she strives to bring that passion into her work at Wyatt and Associates. Prior to joining Wyatt and Associates, Katherine worked as a student clinician in the South Royalton Legal Clinic providing pro-bono services to indigent Vermont residents and Vermont’s military veteran population. She also served as a law clerk in the Windham County State’s Attorney’s Office. Over the years, Katherine has volunteered for various non-profit organizations, including the USPCA and Windsor County Youth Services.

Katherine earned her Juris Doctor at Vermont Law School, where she graduated cum laude. She was the Alumni Editor of the Vermont Law Review and a member of the Moot Court Advisory Board.

Bard College
BA,

Vermont Law School
JD,

Jackson Place

Attorney Jackson Place zealously represents clients on matters related to wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.

Prior to joining Wyatt & Associates, Jackson gained legal experience at Unitil Services Corporation, focusing on energy regulation and compliance. While in Law School at Suffolk University, Jackson was awarded a Jurisprudence Award for the Study of Evidence, and served the Vice President of the Christian Fellowship. In addition, Jackson obtained a Masters of Business Administration degree from Suffolk University. Jackson has worked with multiple technology and bio-medical start-ups providing assistance on financial matters, business plans, strategic planning, and market studies.

Suffolk University Law School, Juris Doctor, Masters of Business Administration

Grove City College, BA in Economics

Admitted: State of New Hampshire

Catherine West

Attorney Catherine West represents clients on matters related to wrongful termination, harassment, unlawful discrimination, and retaliation.

Prior to joining Wyatt & Associates, Catherine worked in the legal department at Endeavor, an agency representing clients in Television and Motion Pictures. Catherine was also part of the Executive Relations team at Harvard Business School before enrolling at New England School of Law as a Sandra Day O’Connor Merit Scholar. Catherine maintained her status on the Dean’s List throughout law school and since earning her Juris Doctor, Catherine has been using her passion for equal justice to advocate fervidly for her clients.

New England School of Law, Juris Doctor
Pepperdine University, B.S. in Business Administration

State Court Admissions:

Massachusetts
Affiliations:

Massachusetts Bar Association