About Drummond Woodsum

Drummond Woodsum stands as a leading full-service law firm delivering exceptional legal and consulting services across the United States. With more than 100 attorneys and consultants, the firm’s reputation is built on precision, strategic advocacy, and unwavering ethical standards. Deeply rooted in the communities it serves, the firm offers a balanced combination of regional presence and national reach, ensuring accessible, effective representation.

Drummond Woodsum brings together over six decades of experience since its founding in 1965, offering clients tailored legal strategies that align with evolving industries and individual needs. With offices in Portland, Maine; Manchester and Lebanon, New Hampshire; and Flagstaff, Arizona, the firm’s attorneys and consultants represent corporations, Tribal Nations, municipalities, schools, and individuals with the same commitment to excellence and discretion.

Drummond Woodsum is structured for efficiency, integrating its practice into focused service groups that include business, public sector, and trial services. Each group collaborates across 26 practice areas—ranging from corporate and environmental law to education, health care, and tribal governance. This integrated structure allows the firm to address complex legal matters with agility and foresight, providing practical solutions grounded in deep legal knowledge and strategic insight.

Drummond Woodsum maintains a strong commitment to civic and community engagement. Its professionals actively contribute to more than 100 charitable, educational, and civic organizations, reflecting a dedication that extends beyond legal counsel. This sense of responsibility reinforces client trust, demonstrating that the firm’s impact is not only measured in outcomes but in its contribution to the public good.

Drummond Woodsum has earned consistent recognition from Chambers & Partners, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Benchmark Litigation. These honors underscore the firm’s tradition of excellence and its steadfast dedication to client priorities, confidentiality, and the highest standards of professionalism. Through meticulous preparation, innovative thinking, and ethical advocacy, the firm continues to deliver exceptional results across diverse legal landscapes.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Affordable Housing & Community Development
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Non-Profit & Tax Exempt Entities
  • Restaurant, Hospitality, Specialty Food & Beverage
  • Securities Law
  • Venture Capital & Emerging Companies
  • Entertainment, Media, & The Arts
  • Energy & Public Utility Law
  • Environmental & Natural Resources
  • Government Relations & Campaigns
  • Health Care
  • Higher Education
  • Privacy & Data Security
  • Public Finance
  • School & Education
  • Tax
Bankruptcy
  • Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
  • Creditors’ Rights
  • Restructuring
Employment & Labor
  • ADA/504 Compliance
  • Audits (FLSA, Employment Practices, Salary/Benefit Benchmarking, Etc.)
  • COBRA
  • Collective Bargaining, Grievances, Arbitration
  • Conflict Management
  • Discipline And Termination
  • Discrimination And Harassment Claims (Sex, Disability, Age, Race, Sexual Orientation, Etc.)
  • Drugs And Alcohol In The Workplace
  • Drug Testing
  • Due Process Rights Of Public Employees
  • Employee Benefits
  • Employee Handbooks
  • Employee Leave And Accommodation Requests
  • Employee Privacy Rights
  • Employment Contracts
  • Equal Pay Act/Gender Equity
  • Family And Medical Leave (State And Federal)
  • Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP)
  • Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
  • Hiring Practices
  • HR Policies And Procedures
  • Immigration (I-9 Compliance; Visas Of All Types)
  • Investigation And Resolution Of Personnel Issues
  • Litigation (State And Federal)
  • Mediation
  • Non-Competition And Non-Solicitation Agreements
  • OSHA Issues
  • Performance Assessment Instruments And Issues
  • Personnel Files And Recordkeeping
  • Plant Closings/Warn Act Compliance
  • Public Sector Labor Relations
  • Retaliation Claims
  • Salary And Incentive Plans
  • Severance Agreements
  • Sexual Harassment Claims
  • Unemployment Claims
  • Union Representation Elections And Proceedings
  • Wage And Hour Compliance (FLSA)
  • Whistleblower Claims
  • Workers’ Compensation Discrimination
Estate Planning
  • Guardianships
  • Conservatorships
  • Adoptions
  • Will And Trust
  • Administration Of Trusts And Estates
  • Probate
  • Financial Powers Of Attorney
  • Advance Health Care Directives
Immigration
  • Non-Immigrant Visa Processing
  • Immigrant Visa Processing/Adjustment Of Status
  • Corporate Compliance, Trainings & Workshops
  • Green Card/Visas
  • Citizenship/Naturalization
Intellectual Property
  • Technology & Licensing
  • Copyright And Trademark
  • Patent
Real Estate
  • Land Use & Conservation
  • Commercial, Institutional, And Large-Scale Development Projects
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Appellate
  • Bankruptcy And Debtor/Creditor Litigation
  • Business & Commercial Litigation
  • Civil Rights Defense
  • Construction Litigation
  • Copyright & Trademark Litigation
  • Employment Litigation
  • Insurance Defense
  • Medical Malpractice & Professional Liability
  • Probate Litigation
  • Product Liability & Personal Injury
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Mediation & Arbitration
  • Title IX & Investigation Services
Government
  • Municipal Law
  • Tribal Nations Law

Fees

  • Accepts Credit Cards

Office locations for Drummond Woodsum

Drummond Woodsum - Manchester

670 N Commercial St UNIT 207, Manchester, NH 03101

Drummond Woodsum - ME 04101

84 Marginal Way STE 600, Portland, ME 04101, United States

Drummond Woodsum - Lebanon

1 Court St, Lebanon, NH 03766

Drummond Woodsum - Augusta

77 Sewall St, Augusta, ME 04330