Atty. David Denny Downes

Atty. David Denny Downes

David Denny Downes is a lawyer practicing estate & trust law, banking law, elder and disability rights and 7 other areas of law. David received a A.B. degree from Western Maryland College in 1957, and has been licensed for 64 years.

Towson Towson 64 yrs experience 64 year
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Profile Summary

About David Denny Downes at a glance

David Denny Downes is a Member based in Towson, Maryland, practicing at David D. Downes. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1962). Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 1962) and Western Maryland College (A.B., 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Baltimore County (Member, Executive Council, 1974-1980 President, 1979), Maryland State (Member, Board of Governors, 1974-1975) and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Towson, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Denny Downes is a lawyer practicing estate & trust law, banking law, elder and disability rights and 7 other areas of law
  • David received a A.B. degree from Western Maryland College in 1957, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • David practices at David D. Downes in Towson, MD

Practice Areas Explained

David Denny Downes's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

David Denny Downes is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Maryland →

Trusts

David Denny Downes is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maryland →

Probate

David Denny Downes is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Maryland →

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.

David Denny Downes is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maryland →

Business & Corporate Law

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

David Denny Downes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Denny Downes

Where is David Denny Downes's law office located?
David Denny Downes's law practice is located in Towson, Maryland. The firm is David D. Downes. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Denny Downes handle?
David Denny Downes focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has David Denny Downes practiced law?
David Denny Downes has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did David Denny Downes go to law school?
David Denny Downes earned their education at (J.D., 1962); (A.B., 1957).
How can I contact David Denny Downes for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Denny Downes received?
David Denny Downes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Maryland
- 1962
A.B.
Western Maryland College
- 1957

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1962

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