Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC (DRM) is pleased to announce that the firm and its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, one of the legal profession’s most respected guides to law firms and attorneys.
DRM earned Band 1 rankings in six practice areas in Vermont:
- Corporate/Commercial
- Corporate/Commercial: Captive Insurance
- Intellectual Property
- Labor & Employment
- Litigation: General Commercial
- Real Estate
In addition, numerous DRM attorneys received individual rankings in their respective practice areas:
Senior Statespeople
- Kathleen H. Davis – Corporate/Commercial: Captive Insurance
- Marc B. Heath – Litigation: General Commercial
Band 1
- Paul H. Ode, Jr. – Corporate/Commercial
- Zaw Win – Corporate/Commercial: Captive Insurance
- Peter B. Kunin – Intellectual Property
- Elizabeth Rattigan – Labor & Employment
- Johan W. E. Maitland – Labor & Employment
- Scott Jaunich – Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
Band 2
- Wm. Roger Prescott – Corporate/Commercial
- Timothy E. Copeland, Jr. – Labor & Employment
Band 3
- Robert Luce – Litigation: General Commercial
- Walter E. Judge, Jr. – Litigation: General Commercial
Published annually, Chambers USA identifies and ranks law firms and attorneys through extensive independent research that includes interviews with clients, attorneys, and industry professionals. Rankings are based on a variety of factors, including legal knowledge and experience, client service, commercial awareness, and professional conduct.
“We are grateful to our clients for their trust and for taking the time to participate in Chambers’ research process,” said CEO/Managing Partner Will Dodge. “These rankings reflect the commitment of our attorneys and professional staff to helping clients address complex legal and business challenges.”
DRM congratulates all of its ranked attorneys and practice groups on this recognition.