Atty. Robert B. Luce
Phi Beta Kappa. Board Member and Coordinator of Legal Affairs, Brain Injury Association of Vermont.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Burlington, VT · 47+ Years Experience
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About Robert B. Luce at a Glance
Robert B. Luce is a Chair, Litigation Group based in Burlington, Vermont, practicing at Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, tbi/sci, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Vermont (1979), U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1998). Educated at Boston University Law School (J.D., 1979) and Williams College (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Vermont and American Bar Associations American Association for Justice. Serves clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert B. Luce
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Board Member and Coordinator of Legal Affairs, Brain Injury Association of Vermont
Practice Areas Explained
Robert B. Luce's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert B. Luce handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Burlington.
Personal Injury in Burlington
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Business & Corporate Law in Burlington
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert B. Luce is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Vermont →
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury in Burlington
Robert B. Luce is one of 10,159 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Vermont →
Civil Litigation in Burlington
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert B. Luce is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Vermont →
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 Robert B. Luce
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 Robert B. Luce's practice in the field of personal injury, business, tbi/sci, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert B. Luce brings 47+ 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, Robert B. Luce can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and tbi/sci, Robert B. Luce 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 Robert B. Luce 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 Robert B. Luce Handles in Burlington
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