Joshua D. Leckey

Joshua D. Leckey is a Director at Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC in Burlington, Vermont. He works in the firm’s energy, environmental, and telecommunications group, advising on facility siting, energy transactions, environmental compliance, and real estate diligence. His clients include independent developers, public utilities, lenders, and institutional investors. He considers project technology, infrastructure, economics, and business goals when addressing regulatory requirements and transaction decisions.

Leckey earned a J.D., summa cum laude, from Vermont Law School and served as Managing Editor of the Vermont Law Review. He also served as a judicial law clerk to Chief Judge Christina Reiss of the U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont. These experiences support his work interpreting administrative requirements, preparing legal arguments, and evaluating the record in proceedings involving regulated projects.

Leckey has worked on the transfer of a transmission facility connecting the Hydro-Quebec and Vermont systems, solar project financing and acquisitions, and a long-term hydropower purchase agreement. His permitting experience includes a merchant battery storage system and a 20 MW solar facility in Vermont. He has also secured approvals for telecommunications acquisitions, combining transaction support with the regulatory steps needed to carry out infrastructure investments.

Joshua D. Leckey has contributed to legislation reforming Vermont’s Renewable Energy Standard and presented on energy law. He also serves in leadership with Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity. His practice connects project development with legal and regulatory analysis, helping clients identify the approvals, agreements, and property issues that require attention. This coordinated approach supports informed decisions as energy and telecommunications projects move through planning and execution.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC
• Member, Vermont Bar Association
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
• Vice President, Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity Board
• Member, Community Alliance Church

Licensed State

• Vermont
• New Hampshire

Education

• Vermont Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD) Summa Cum Laude

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