Timothy E. "Tim" Copeland, Jr.
About Timothy E. Copeland, Jr.
Timothy E. Copeland, Jr. is a lawyer based in Brattleboro, VT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Timothy E. Copeland, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Brattleboro, Vermont
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC
Education: Vermont Law School, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Brattleboro, VT
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