Atty. Don M. Downing

Atty. Don M. Downing

Don M. Downing is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, class actions, complex litigation and 3 other areas of law.

St. Louis St. Louis 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Don M. Downing at a glance

Don M. Downing is a Director based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Gray, Ritter & Graham, P.C.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1982), Illinois (1983), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Don M. Downing is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, class actions, complex litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Don has been licensed for 44 years
  • Don practices at Gray, Ritter & Graham, P.C. in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Don M. Downing's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Don M. Downing 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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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Class Action

Don M. Downing is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Don M. Downing

Where is Don M. Downing's law office located?
Don M. Downing's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Gray, Ritter & Graham, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Don M. Downing handle?
Don M. Downing focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Don M. Downing practiced law?
Don M. Downing has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
How can I contact Don M. Downing for a consultation?
You can contact Don M. Downing directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Don M. Downing received?
Don M. Downing's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1982
Illinois
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1996

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