Luke A. Webster

Luke A. Webster is an attorney at Drummond Woodsum in Manchester, New Hampshire, who advises public schools on complex education law matters, with an emphasis on special education. His practice includes policy development, investigations, operational and crisis management, and employment matters. He works with school clients on legal issues that affect students, administrators, staff, and district operations, using practical guidance to help institutions address problems before they become larger disputes.

Webster earned a J.D., cum laude, from the University of New Hampshire School of Law in 2008 and a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Colby College in 2003. He later earned a Master of Law in International Criminal Law and Justice from the University of New Hampshire School of Law in 2025. He also completed a certificate in European Political Systems at University College Cork in Ireland.

Webster’s professional experience extends beyond school law. He served as a Judge Advocate General in the New Hampshire Army National Guard, including overseas deployments and legal assignments supporting military operations. He also served as legal advisor to the Joint Task Force commander overseeing National Guard support during the COVID-19 response. Earlier in his career, he represented indigent clients in criminal cases as a New Hampshire Public Defender, adding substantial advocacy experience to his education practice.

Luke A. Webster combines education law counseling with public service, military legal experience, and prior criminal defense work. He has served on nonprofit boards that promote equitable learning experiences for students and has advised school clients on difficult operational, policy, and employment questions. His varied background supports a practical approach to special education and public-school matters that require careful judgment, clear communication, and an understanding of institutional responsibilities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Drummond Woodsum
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
• Member, Vermont Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Past Board Member, The Family Place – Vermont
• Past Board Member, Changing Perspectives
• Past Board Member/Board Vice President and Secretary, Dreamcatchers NH
• Past Board Member, Amoskeag Business Incubator
• Fellow for Life, Schweitzer Fellowship
• Member, CASA of NH
• Member, Guardian ad Litem
• Certified Expert, NationBuilder
• Member, International Association of Public Participation
• Member, National Guard Association

Licensed State

• New Hampshire
• Vermont

Education

• University of New Hampshire School of Law
  Master of Laws (LLM) in International Criminal Law and Justice
• University of New Hampshire School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Cum Laude)
• Colby College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Government

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