About Us

We are a full-service law firm with more than 100 attorneys and consultants providing a wide range of services in virtually every area of the law.

A Regional Law Firm with a National Reach

Founded in 1965, Drummond Woodsum is known as a premier law firm with national reach and has offices in Portland, Maine; Manchester and Lebanon, New Hampshire; and Flagstaff, Arizona. Our attorneys and consultants provide a full spectrum of legal and consulting services for our clients throughout the United States. Our clients range from some of the nation’s largest corporations to small start-up companies, financial institutions, Tribal Nations and Tribal enterprises, municipalities, school districts, and individuals. No matter the size of the client, we take great pride in delivering superior legal and consulting services in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Learn more about Drummond Woodsum’s areas of expertise.

Legal Practice Areas, Organized to Serve Our Clients

Drummond Woodsum is organized into business, public sector, trial service groups, and specialty subgroups dedicated to specific practice areas to efficiently meet the needs of our clients. When a client’s legal needs require the expertise of several practice areas, we mobilize a coordinated team with the appropriate mix of attorneys and specialists from each service group to creatively respond to the unique needs of the client. We provide our clients with services that address their immediate legal needs while taking into account their long-term goals and objectives. Our focus on organization ensures a thorough, detailed approach and a better overall experience for our clients.

Commitment to Community

Our attorneys and consultants are active in the community and have a strong record of public service – from serving on the boards of civic, educational, and charitable organizations to serving on town councils and boards and volunteering for over 100 organizations that serve a variety of important needs in our local communities in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about Drummond Woodsum’s community involvement.

Award-Winning Service

Drummond Woodsum is consistently recognized by clients, peers, and the most respected impartial surveys for exceptional client service and professional achievement. A summary of our most recent awards includes:

Chambers & Partners: USA Guide

The 2025 Chambers & Partners U.S.A. Guide recognized Drummond Woodsum practice groups:

  • Native American Law practice group ranked Band 1 Nationwide
  • 3 practice groups ranked Band 1 for Maine
  • 4 practice groups ranked Band 2 for Maine
  • 1 practice group ranked Band 3 for Maine

The Guide also recognized Drummond Woodsum lawyers:

  • 6 attorneys received Band 1 ratings
  • 14 attorneys received Band 2 ratings
  • 7 attorneys received Band 3 ratings
  • 1 attorney received a Band 4 rating
  • 2 attorneys received Up and Coming ratings
  • 1 attorney named to the Eminent Practitioners list
  • 1 attorney named to the Senior Statespeople list

Chambers & Partners: High Net Worth Guide

The 2025 edition of the High Net Worth Guide, published by Chambers & Partners, recognized Drummond Woodsum and its lawyers:

  • The firm’s Trust and Estate Planning practice elevated to Band 1 for Private Wealth Law in Maine
  • David J. Bracker, Practice Leader of the Trust and Estate Planning group, ranked Band 1 in Private Wealth Law for Maine (since 2017)
  • Jane R. Magnuson, ranked Band 2 for Private Wealth Law in Maine (since 2019)

Best Lawyers

The 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America recognized 84 Drummond Woodsum attorneys:

  • 52 attorneys named to the Best Lawyers list, including 10 attorneys named to the Lawyer of the Year list
  • 32 attorneys named to the Ones to Watch list

The 2025 edition of Best Law Firms, published by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, honored Drummond Woodsum with 48 Regional Awards:

  • 34 practice areas received a Tier 1 ranking
  • 9 practice areas received a Tier 2 ranking
  • 5 practice areas received a Tier 3 ranking

Super Lawyers

New England’s Super Lawyers & Rising Stars recognized 28 Drummond Woodsum attorneys in 2025:

  • 13 attorneys named to the Super Lawyers list
  • 15 attorneys named to the Rising Stars list

Martindale-Hubbell

25 of our attorneys rated by Martindale-Hubbell have received ratings of AV, as of 2025.

Benchmark Litigation

The 2026 U.S. edition of Benchmark Litigation ranked Drummond Woodsum as Highly Recommended and honored 9 of the firm’s lawyers:

  • 8 attorneys named to the Local Litigation Star list
  • 1 attorney named to the Future Star list

Top 250 Women in Litigation, 2020: Melissa A. Hewey
40 & Under Hot List, 2020: Adrianne E. Fouts