Atty. Andrew D. Downing

Atty. Andrew D. Downing

Listed, Best Lawyers in America, Insurance Law practice area, 2012. Recipient, Maurice Merrill Golden Quill Award, 2006.

Phoenix Phoenix 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (480) 602-9668 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Andrew D. Downing at a glance

Andrew D. Downing is an Attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Van Cott Talamante Pllc. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1996) and Arizona (2013). Educated at University of Tulsa (J.D., 1995) and Rice University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oklahoma, Tulsa County and American (Member, Sections on: Tort Insurance Practice) Bar Associations Oklahoma Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Listed, Best Lawyers in America, Insurance Law practice area, 2012
  • Recipient, Maurice Merrill Golden Quill Award, 2006

Author

  • "The Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Act and Daubert," Vol. 77, No. 27, Oklahoma Bar Journal (10/7/2006)
  • "Daubert and Exposure Cases in Oklahoma," Tort Trial & Insurance Practice, ABA Committee News (Spring 2006)
  • "Oklahoma Employers Beware: The Rock and A Hard Place Dilemma," Vol. 72, No. 21, Oklahoma Bar Journal (7/14/2001)
  • Member, The University of Tulsa Division of Continuing Education, Advisory Board
  • Special Counsel for the Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner
  • Adjunct Professor, Advanced Torts, The University of Tulsa

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Andrew D. Downing's law office located?
Andrew D. Downing's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Van Cott Talamante Pllc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Andrew D. Downing practiced law?
Andrew D. Downing has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Andrew D. Downing go to law school?
Andrew D. Downing earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1991).
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What awards or recognition has Andrew D. Downing received?
Andrew D. Downing's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tulsa
- 1995
B.A.
Rice University
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1996
Arizona
Admitted: 2013

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