Atty. James Arthur Downey

Atty. James Arthur Downey

Atty. James Arthur Downey is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, real estate, family law.

Algoma Algoma 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About James Arthur Downey at a glance

James Arthur Downey is a family law, real estate, and zoning attorney based in Algoma, Wisconsin. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1993) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1993). Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1993) and Marquette University (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Algoma, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Atty. James Arthur Downey is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, real estate, family law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • James practices in Algoma, WI

Practice Areas Explained

James Arthur Downey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Arthur Downey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

James Arthur Downey is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Wisconsin →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Arthur Downey

Where is James Arthur Downey's law office located?
James Arthur Downey's law practice is located in Algoma, Wisconsin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Arthur Downey handle?
James Arthur Downey focuses on family law, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has James Arthur Downey practiced law?
James Arthur Downey has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did James Arthur Downey go to law school?
James Arthur Downey earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact James Arthur Downey for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Arthur Downey received?
James Arthur Downey's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
Marquette University
- 1993
B.A.
Marquette University
- 1989

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1993

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