Atty. Gary Philip Downs
Gary Philip Downs is a lawyer practicing general obligation bonds, industrial development bonds, public-private partnerships and 10 other areas of law. Gary received a B.A. degree from DePauw University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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Gary Philip Downs is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on formation, business, real estate, tax, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (1988). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1988) and DePauw University (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California American Bar Association National Association of Bond Lawyers. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gary Philip Downs is a lawyer practicing general obligation bonds, industrial development bonds, public-private partnerships and 10 other areas of law
- Gary received a B.A. degree from DePauw University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Gary practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in San Francisco, CA
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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