Drummond Woodsum’s Trust and Estate Planning Practice Ranked Band 1 in 2025 Chambers High Net Worth Guide

Drummond Woodsum, a leading law firm in Maine, is proud to announce that its Trust and Estate Planning practice has been elevated to Band 1 for Private Wealth Law in Maine in the 2025 Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide. This prestigious ranking reflects the group’s deep expertise, client dedication, and exceptional service, positioning the firm among the very best in the state for high net worth estate planning.  Clients told researchers, “I would recommend this firm to anyone because of its responsiveness, thoughtfulness, thoroughness, and patience.”

In addition to the practice group’s new Band 1 ranking, two of the group’s attorneys have again earned individual recognition.

David J. Backer, Practice Leader of the Trust and Estate Planning group, has been ranked Band 1 in Private Wealth Law for Maine since 2017, a testament to his consistent excellence, leadership, and deep trust among clients and peers. One professional source told Chambers researchers, “David is our go-to attorney for complex matters and advice. We also would refer high net worth families to him for more complex estate planning.”

Jana Magnuson has also been recognized once again in Band 2 for Private Wealth Law in Maine. This marks Jana’s sixth consecutive year receiving this honor in recognition of her ongoing commitment to outstanding service and client care. One client remarked, “Jana has the rare combination of strong professional competency and a genuinely warm personality, both of which are important in managing sensitive issues and people.”

The Chambers High Net Worth Guide is known for its rigorous, independent research process and is widely regarded as one of the most respected legal rankings in the industry. A Band 1 designation places Drummond Woodsum’s Trust and Estate Planning group among an elite group of legal professionals serving high net worth individuals and families.

Drummond Woodsum’s Trusts and Estates Planning practice provides a full range of services, including basic wills and trusts, charitable planning, gift and estate wealth transfers, business succession planning, asset protection planning, trust and estate administration, and advising trustees and fiduciaries.

This year, 32 attorneys and 10 practice areas at Drummond Woodsum were recognized in the 2025 Chambers USA (view the announcement) and High Net Worth Guides, reinforcing the firm’s position as a leader in legal excellence.