Atty. Charity A. Downs

Atty. Charity A. Downs

Charity A. Downs is a lawyer practicing real estate, insurance defense, negligence and 2 other areas of law.

Wells Wells 55 Years Experience 55 year
Call (802) 683-2979

Profile Summary

About Charity A. Downs at a glance

Charity A. Downs is a Member based in Wells, Vermont, practicing at Charity A. Downs. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on wills, personal injury, estate planning, real estate, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Vermont (1971). Educated at Rutgers University (J.D., 1971) and Georgian Court College (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Addison County, Vermont (Member, Tort Liability Section, 1982—) and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Wells, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Charity A. Downs is a lawyer practicing real estate, insurance defense, negligence and 2 other areas of law
  • Charity A. received a B.A. degree from Georgian Court College in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Charity A. practices at Charity A. Downs in Wells, VT

Practice Areas Explained

Charity A. Downs's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Charity A. Downs is one of 32,113 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Vermont →

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.

Charity A. Downs is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Vermont →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Charity A. Downs is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Vermont →

Real Estate Law

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

Charity A. Downs is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Vermont →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Charity A. Downs is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Vermont →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Vermont

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charity A. Downs

Where is Charity A. Downs's law office located?
Charity A. Downs's law practice is located in Wells, Vermont. The firm is Charity A. Downs. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charity A. Downs handle?
Charity A. Downs focuses on wills, personal injury, estate planning, real estate, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has Charity A. Downs practiced law?
Charity A. Downs has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Charity A. Downs go to law school?
Charity A. Downs earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact Charity A. Downs for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Charity A. Downs received?
Charity A. Downs's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University
- 1971
B.A.
Georgian Court College
- 1966

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Vermont
Admitted: 1971

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