Atty. Bob Downing

Atty. Bob Downing

Bob Downing is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, admiralty law, diving and offshore injuries and 161 other areas of law. Bob received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.

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Admiralty and Maritime Law & More Attorney · Serving Baton Rouge, LA · 51+ Years Experience

Profile Summary

About Bob Downing at a Glance

Bob Downing is an Of Counsel based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1975). Educated at Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center (J.D., 1975) and Louisiana State University (B.A. Political, 1971). Active member of former, Louisiana State Bar Association Baton Rouge Bar Association District Judge's Association. Serves clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated October 2026

About Bob Downing

  • Bob Downing is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, admiralty law, diving and offshore injuries and 161 other areas of law
  • Bob received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Bob practices in Baton Rouge, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Bob Downing's Areas of Legal Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bob Downing handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Baton Rouge.

Car Accidents in Baton Rouge

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Medical Malpractice in Baton Rouge

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Wrongful Death in Baton Rouge

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Personal Injury in Baton Rouge

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 Baton Rouge

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why Local Counsel Matters in Baton Rouge

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baton Rouge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Baton Rouge Courts and Legal Process

Choosing a Baton Rouge-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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Frequently Asked

Common Questions About Bob Downing

Where is Bob Downing's law office located?
Bob Downing's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bob Downing handle?
Bob Downing focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Bob Downing practiced law?
Bob Downing has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Bob Downing go to law school?
Bob Downing earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A. Political, 1971).
How can I contact Bob Downing for a consultation?
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Professional Profile

Why Clients in Baton Rouge Choose Bob Downing

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 Bob Downing's practice in the field of car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and business.

Decade-Tested Legal Experience

Bob Downing brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.

Broad Practice Area Coverage

Covering car accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death, Bob Downing can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.

Local Presence in Baton Rouge

A Baton Rouge-based practice means Bob Downing 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 Bob Downing Handles in Baton Rouge

Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Bob Downing has experience with under Louisiana law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.

Surgical error claims
Medical Malpractice
Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis
Medical Malpractice
Birth injury lawsuits
Medical Malpractice
Hospital negligence
Medical Malpractice
Car accident injury claims
Personal Injury
Slip and fall cases
Personal Injury
Wrongful death suits
Personal Injury
Workers' compensation appeals
Personal Injury
Business formation and structure
Business
Contract drafting and review
Business
Partnership disputes
Business
Merger and acquisition support
Business

This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Bob Downing directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.

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Bob Downing's Practice Areas & Specializations

Admiralty and Maritime Law Admiralty Law Diving And Offshore Injuries Accident Insurance Accidents Airbag Injury All Terrain Vehicle Products Liability Animal Attacks Appellate Practice Aquatic Injuries Automobile Accidents And Injuries Automobile Insurance Automobile Insurance Coverage Automobile Liability Automobile Negligence Automotive Crashworthiness Automotive Design Liability Automotive Products Liability Automotive Restraints Bicycle Accidents Bicycle Products Liability Biomedical Products Liability Birth Trauma Boating Accidents Bodily Injury Brain Injury Bus Accidents Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Casualty Insurance Catastrophic Injury Cerebral Palsy Chemical Explosions Chemical Products Liability Chiropractors Malpractice Civil Appeals Civil Liability Civil Litigation Commercial Insurance Commercial Property Insurance Commercial Vehicle Liability Complex and Multi District Litigation Complex Litigation Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice Cumulative Trauma Dental Malpractice Dog Bites Election Campaign and Political Law Electrical Injury Electromagnetic Field Litigation Elevator Liability Engineering Products Liability Environmental Products Liability Erbs Palsy Escalator Liability Excess And Reinsurance Excess Coverage Explosions Failure to Diagnose Federal Civil Litigation Federal Litigation Fire Insurance First And Third Party Insurance First Party Insurance Flammable Fabrics Fosamax Gas Explosions Gastric Bypass Surgery Malpractice Gynecology Malpractice Head Injury Heart Device Litigation Heavy Equipment Products Liability Helicopter Crash Litigation Inadequate Security Industrial Products Liability Insurance Insurance Bad Faith Insurance Coverage Insurance Litigation Intentional Torts Jones Act Lasik Surgery Malpractice Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility Legal Malpractice Litigation Long Arm Litigation Malpractice Manufacturers Liability Maritime Accidents Maritime Law Maritime Negligence Maritime Personal Injury Maritime Products Liability Mass Torts Medical Legal Law Medical Liability Medical Malpractice Medical Negligence Medication Errors Mental Health Professionals Malpractice Motor Vehicle Accidents And Injuries Motorcycle Accidents Motorcycle Products Liability Negligence Negligent Security Neurolaw Nursing Liability Nursing Malpractice Nursing Negligence Obstetric Malpractice Office Equipment Products Liability Oncology Law Optometric Malpractice Orthopedic Malpractice Pedestrian Injuries Pediatric Malpractice Personal Injury Personal Injury Appeals Personal Liability Pharmacists Liability Physicians Professional Liability Plaintiffs Personal Injury Podiatric Malpractice Power Line Contact Injury Premises Liability Premises Security Private Security Litigation Product Defects Product Failure Product Safety Product Warning Labels Products Liability Professional Liability Propane Products Liability Psychiatric Malpractice Psychological Injury Psychology Malpractice Psychotherapy Law Recreational Products Liability Recreational Vehicle Products Liability Rental Vehicle Litigation School Bus Accidents Seamens Claims Seat Belt Injury Severe Burns Sexual Abuse Slip and Fall Spinal Injury Surgeons Liability Third Party Wrongful Death Tire Defect Litigation Tire/Rim Mismatch TMJ Dysfunction Tort Liability Torts Tourist Injuries Traumatic Brain Injury Trial Practice Uninsured And Underinsured Motorists Uninsured And Underinsured Motorists Arbitration Unintended Acceleration Vehicle Rollovers Welding Products Liability Wrong Site Surgery Wrongful Death

Education & Law School Background

J.D.
Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center
- 1975
B.A. Political
Louisiana State University
- 1971

Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1975

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