Atty. Earl Ross Downs

Atty. Earl Ross Downs

Earl Ross Downs is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, workers compensation, trial lawyer. Earl received a B.S. degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Bastrop Bastrop 33 Years Experience 33 year
Call (318) 327-8515

Profile Summary

About Earl Ross Downs at a glance

Earl Ross Downs is an Attorney based in Bastrop, Louisiana, practicing at The Downs Law Firm. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1993), U.S. District Court, Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Louisiana (1993), Arkansas (2006), and Mississippi (2006). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1993) and Louisiana Tech University (B.S. Accounting, 1989). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Fourth Judicial District, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Serves clients in Bastrop, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Earl Ross Downs is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, workers compensation, trial lawyer
  • Earl received a B.S. degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Earl practices at The Downs Law Firm in Bastrop, LA and 2 others locations

Practice Areas Explained

Earl Ross Downs's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

Earl Ross Downs is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Earl Ross Downs is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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

Earl Ross Downs is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Earl Ross Downs

Where is Earl Ross Downs's law office located?
Earl Ross Downs's law practice is located in Bastrop, Louisiana. The firm is The Downs Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Earl Ross Downs handle?
Earl Ross Downs focuses on personal injury, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Earl Ross Downs practiced law?
Earl Ross Downs has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Earl Ross Downs go to law school?
Earl Ross Downs earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S. Accounting, 1989).
How can I contact Earl Ross Downs for a consultation?
You can contact Earl Ross Downs 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 Earl Ross Downs received?
Earl Ross Downs's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1993
B.S. Accounting
Louisiana Tech University
- 1989

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Louisiana
Admitted: 1993
Arkansas
Admitted: 2006
Mississippi
Admitted: 2006

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