Atty. Colin M Downes

Atty. Colin M Downes

Mr. Colin M Downes is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, litigation.

Washington Washington 10 yrs experience 10 year
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About Colin M Downes at a glance

Colin M Downes is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Block & Leviton LLP. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2016) and District of Columbia (2017). Educated at University of Virginia (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Colin M Downes is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, litigation
  • Colin received a degree from University of Virginia, and has been licensed for 10 years
  • Colin practices at Block & Leviton LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Colin M Downes's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Colin M Downes

Where is Colin M Downes's law office located?
Colin M Downes's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Block & Leviton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Colin M Downes handle?
Colin M Downes focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Colin M Downes practiced law?
Colin M Downes has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did Colin M Downes go to law school?
Colin M Downes earned their education at (—).
How can I contact Colin M Downes for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

University of Virginia
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2016
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2017

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