Atty. Brian Patrick Downey
Brian Patrick Downey is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, criminal law white collar, professional liability and 13 other areas of law. Brian received a B.S. degree from University of Dayton in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.
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Brian Patrick Downey is an Attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Goldstein Gragel LLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, white collar, and traffic. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1989), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1990). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of Dayton (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cleveland, Ohio State and Federal Bar Associations Harold J and Burton Inn of Court, 1989-1993, 1996-1999) Judicial Conference for the Eighth Judicial District of Ohio. Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian Patrick Downey is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, criminal law white collar, professional liability and 13 other areas of law
- Brian received a B.S. degree from University of Dayton in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Brian practices at Goldstein Gragel LLC in Cleveland, OH
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Brian Patrick Downey is one of 18,196 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Ohio →
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Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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