Vermont Business Magazine Twenty-four attorneys from the northern New England law firm Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC (DRM) have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Three of the firm’s lawyers were recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” honorees, and an additional fifteen were named to the 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America list. Lawyers are neither required nor allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, recognition by Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor.
The three DRM lawyers recognized as Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” honorees for 2026 are Burlington, Vermont based lawyers Christopher D. Roy (litigation - real estate), Peter B. Kunin (litigation - intellectual property), and Timothy S. Sampson (real estate law). “Lawyer of the Year” honors are awarded annually to only one lawyer per practice area in each region with extremely high overall feedback from their peers, making it an exceptional distinction.
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America are recognitions given to attorneys who are early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice. Included in Best Lawyers Ones to Watch in America for 2026 are:
Brattleboro, VT lawyer:
Krista A. Gay, labor and employment law - employee and management; and litigation - labor and employment.
Burlington, VT lawyers:
Sarah Butson, labor and employment law - management and litigation - labor and employment;
Christian Chorba, litigation - environmental, labor and...
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