Attorney James R Haug Jr has been named director of the northern New England law firm Downs Rachlin Martin. Haug joined the firm in 2011, bringing with him 20 years’ experience representing a lawyer’s professional liability re-insurer as claims counsel.
He has dedicated his career to managing lawyers’ malpractice claims and the efficient defense of major claims and litigation. In addition to a thriving lawyer’s professional liability insurance practice, Haug serves as general counsel to the firm, advising DRM on risk management and professional ethics issues.
“Jim is an exceptional attorney and is deeply committed to the success of our clients,” said Managing Partner Peter B Kunin. “We are thrilled that he is now a director in the firm.”