Atty. Christopher Donald Downs

Atty. Christopher Donald Downs

Mr. Christopher Donald Downs is a lawyer practicing real estate development, leases and leasing, commercial conveyancing and 6 other areas of law.

Irvine Irvine 28 Years Experience 28 year
Call (949) 805-1199

Profile Summary

About Christopher Donald Downs at a glance

Christopher Donald Downs is a Partner based in Irvine, California, practicing at Deverich Gillman Llp. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, m&a, and foreclosure. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (Inactive) (1998) and California (2000). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and California Polytechnic State University (B.S., 1995). Active member of Orange County Bar Association. Serves clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Christopher Donald Downs is a lawyer practicing real estate development, leases and leasing, commercial conveyancing and 6 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.S. degree from California Polytechnic State University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Christopher practices at Deverich & Gillman LLP in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Donald Downs's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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Commercial Real Estate

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Christopher Donald Downs is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

Foreclosure Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Donald Downs

Where is Christopher Donald Downs's law office located?
Christopher Donald Downs's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Deverich Gillman Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Donald Downs handle?
Christopher Donald Downs focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, m&a, foreclosure. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Christopher Donald Downs practiced law?
Christopher Donald Downs has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Christopher Donald Downs go to law school?
Christopher Donald Downs earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1995).
How can I contact Christopher Donald Downs for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 1998
B.S.
California Polytechnic State University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

South Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1998
California
Admitted: 2000

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