Atty. David Layne Downs
Mr. David Layne Downs is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance defense, commercial law and 6 other areas of law.
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David Layne Downs is a Member based in Durango, Colorado, practicing at Law Offices of David L. Downs, LLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Texas (1990), U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1992), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1995), and Colorado (2001). Educated at St. Mary's University of San Antonio (J.D., 1990) and Southwest Texas State University (B.B.A. Southwest, 1981). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Southwest Colorado Bar Association. Serves clients in Durango, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. David Layne Downs is a lawyer practicing personal injury, insurance defense, commercial law and 6 other areas of law
- David received a B.B.A. degree from Southwest Texas State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 36 years
- David practices at Law Offices of David L. Downs, LLC in Durango, CO
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David Layne Downs's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Layne Downs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
David Layne Downs is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Colorado →
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.
David Layne Downs is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Colorado →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David Layne Downs is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Colorado →
David Layne Downs is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Colorado →
David Layne Downs is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Colorado →
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Why local counsel matters in Colorado
Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Durango are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado 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 Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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