Ellen M. Miller

Ellen M. Miller is an associate at Downs Rachlin Martin in Lebanon, New Hampshire. The practice focuses on trusts and estates, incapacity planning, asset management, estate distribution, and beneficiary planning. Miller works with individuals and families and handles matters requiring careful review of legal rights, obligations, documents, and procedural issues.

Miller studied at the University of Colorado Law School, where she graduated in the top five percent, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she graduated with Highest Distinction. This background supports careful legal analysis, research, and practical problem solving. The training helps with evaluating facts, identifying legal issues, communicating options clearly, and applying professional judgment to client matters.

Miller brings practical experience to the representation. Her practice focuses on trusts and estates and on helping clients plan for potential incapacity and death. She advises on health care decision-making, management and distribution of assets, and efficient transfers to intended beneficiaries. Before law practice, she worked for an aviation nonprofit focused on sustainability. The work may involve counseling, document preparation, negotiation, administrative advocacy, or litigation as the matter requires.

Ellen M. Miller also brings professional experience beyond the core day-to-day practice. She is admitted in Vermont and New Hampshire and previously clerked for Judge J. Keith Collins of Colorado’s 20th Judicial District Court. She has also received Best Lawyers Ones to Watch recognition for trusts and estates. The verified record reflects a practical, client-focused approach grounded in preparation, clear communication, and careful attention to legal details.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC
• Member, Vermont Bar Association
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association

Licensed State

• Vermont
• New Hampshire

Awards & Badges