Atty. John R. Downey

Atty. John R. Downey

John R. Downey is a lawyer practicing mediation, arbitration, mini trials and 2 other areas of law.

Stamford Stamford 48 yrs experience 48 year
Call (475) 328-1781 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John R. Downey at a glance

John R. Downey is a business, litigation, and adr attorney based in Stamford, Connecticut. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1978), Connecticut (1978), and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1978). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, South Carolina (J.D., 1977) and University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina (Masters International, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Associations and Memberships Connecticut Bar Association, ADR Committee Fairfield County Bar Association, Member. Serands clients in Stamford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John R. Downey is a lawyer practicing mediation, arbitration, mini trials and 2 other areas of law
  • John R. received a Masters degree from University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • John R. practices in Stamford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

John R. Downey's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

John R. Downey is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Connecticut →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John R. Downey is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Connecticut →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John R. Downey

Where is John R. Downey's law office located?
John R. Downey's law practice is located in Stamford, Connecticut. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John R. Downey handle?
John R. Downey focuses on business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has John R. Downey practiced law?
John R. Downey has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John R. Downey go to law school?
John R. Downey earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (Masters International, 1975).
How can I contact John R. Downey for a consultation?
You can contact John R. 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 R. Downey received?
John R. Downey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, South Carolina
- 1977
Masters International
University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1978
Connecticut
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1978

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