Atty. Edward Joseph Dowd

Atty. Edward Joseph Dowd

Edward Joseph Dowd is a lawyer practicing employers liability, insurance defense, local government law and 3 other areas of law. Edward received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Dayton Dayton 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Edward Joseph Dowd at a glance

Edward Joseph Dowd is a Member based in Dayton, Ohio, practicing at Surdyk, Dowd & Turner Co., L.P.A.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on employment, business, construction, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1983), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1983), New York (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1993). Educated at University of Dayton (J.D., 1983) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dayton and Ohio State Bar Associations Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Dayton, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Edward Joseph Dowd is a lawyer practicing employers liability, insurance defense, local government law and 3 other areas of law
  • Edward received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Edward practices at Surdyk, Dowd & Turner Co., L.P.A. in Dayton, OH and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Edward Joseph Dowd's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward Joseph Dowd 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.

Edward Joseph Dowd is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Edward Joseph Dowd is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Construction Law

Edward Joseph Dowd is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

Edward Joseph Dowd is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Edward Joseph Dowd is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Edward Joseph Dowd

Where is Edward Joseph Dowd's law office located?
Edward Joseph Dowd's law practice is located in Dayton, Ohio. The firm is Surdyk, Dowd & Turner Co., L.P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward Joseph Dowd handle?
Edward Joseph Dowd focuses on employment, business, construction, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Edward Joseph Dowd practiced law?
Edward Joseph Dowd has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Edward Joseph Dowd go to law school?
Edward Joseph Dowd earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Edward Joseph Dowd for a consultation?
You can contact Edward Joseph Dowd 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 Edward Joseph Dowd received?
Edward Joseph Dowd's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Dayton
- 1983
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1983
New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1993

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