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.

Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 51 Years Experience 51 year
Call (225) 468-5510

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 June 2026

About

  • 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bob Downing handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Bob Downing is one of 32,842 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Louisiana →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Bob Downing is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Louisiana →

Wrongful Death

Bob Downing is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Louisiana →

Personal Injury

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.

Bob Downing is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Bob Downing is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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.

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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?
You can contact Bob Downing directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Practice Areas

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

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

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1975

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