Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Burlington, VT · 37+ Years Experience
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About Christopher D. Roy at a Glance
Christopher D. Roy is a Director based in Burlington, Vermont, practicing at Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business, tax litigation, zoning, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in Vermont (1989), U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (1990), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1991), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2005). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1989) and Harvard University (A.B., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chittenden County, Vermont and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher D. Roy
- Law Clerk to Hon. Albert W. Coffrin, U.S
- District Court, District of Vermont, 1989-1990
Former Member
- Vermont Advisory Committee, United States Commission on Civil Rights
- Family Connection Center of Vermont, Inc. Board of Directors
- Williston Elder Housing, Inc. Board of Directors
- Burlington Planning Commission
- Member, Vermont Environmental Board, 2003-2005
- Chair, Champlain 400 Legacy Fund, 2007—
- Member, Lake Champlain Quadricentennial Commission, 2005— and Chair, Finance Committee
- Member, Williston Selectboard, 2008
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher D. Roy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher D. Roy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Burlington.
Business & Corporate Law in Burlington
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Litigation in Burlington
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Land Use & Zoning in Burlington
Christopher D. Roy is one of 39,875 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Vermont →
Civil Litigation in Burlington
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Energy & Utilities Law in Burlington
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Burlington
Practicing law in Vermont. Legal matters in Vermont are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Burlington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Vermont state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Vermont brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Vermont courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Burlington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Burlington-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Burlington Choose Christopher D. Roy
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher D. Roy's practice in the field of business, tax litigation, zoning, litigation, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher D. Roy brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Vermont, U.S. District Court, District of Vermont, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, Christopher D. Roy can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, tax litigation, and zoning, Christopher D. Roy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Burlington
A Burlington-based practice means Christopher D. Roy attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Christopher D. Roy Handles in Burlington
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