Atty. Catherine Frances Downing

Atty. Catherine Frances Downing

Catherine Frances Downing is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant, litigation, real estate and 1 other area of law. Catherine received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

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About Catherine Frances Downing at a glance

Catherine Frances Downing is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Downing & Flynn. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, litigation, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1983). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1983) and Boston College (B.A., 1980). Active member of Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Catherine Frances Downing is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant, litigation, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • Catherine received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Catherine practices at Downing & Flynn in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Catherine Frances Downing's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Tax Law

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Civil Litigation

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Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Catherine Frances Downing

Where is Catherine Frances Downing's law office located?
Catherine Frances Downing's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Downing & Flynn. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Catherine Frances Downing handle?
Catherine Frances Downing focuses on real estate, tax, litigation, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Catherine Frances Downing practiced law?
Catherine Frances Downing has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Catherine Frances Downing go to law school?
Catherine Frances Downing earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Catherine Frances Downing for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1983
B.A.
Boston College
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1983

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