Atty. John H Downey

Atty. John H Downey

John H Downey is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury, automobile accidents and injuries and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1963, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Ridgeland Ridgeland 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About John H Downey at a glance

John H Downey is a Member based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, practicing at Montgomery Downey Law Group. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1968). Educated at Jackson School of Law (LL.B., 1968) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hinds County and Federal Bar Associations The Mississippi Bar. Serands clients in Ridgeland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John H Downey is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, personal injury, automobile accidents and injuries and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1963, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • John practices at Montgomery-Downey Law Group in Ridgeland, MS

Practice Areas Explained

John H Downey's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

John H Downey is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Mississippi →

Wrongful Death

John H Downey is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Mississippi →

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.

John H Downey is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

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

John H Downey is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John H Downey is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John H Downey

Where is John H Downey's law office located?
John H Downey's law practice is located in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The firm is Montgomery Downey Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John H Downey handle?
John H Downey focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has John H Downey practiced law?
John H Downey has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did John H Downey go to law school?
John H Downey earned their education at (LL.B., 1968); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact John H Downey for a consultation?
You can contact John H Downey 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 John H Downey received?
John H Downey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Jackson School of Law
- 1968
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1968

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