Atty. Kenneth Gates Downs
Kenneth Gates Downs is a lawyer practicing litigation, real property law. Kenneth received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1973, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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Kenneth Gates Downs is a Member based in San Rafael, California, practicing at Phillips, Downs & Simontacchi, LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on real estate and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1988) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth C (1988). Educated at University of San Francisco (J.D., 1988) and Stanford University (B.A. German, 1973). Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California. Serves clients in San Rafael, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kenneth Gates Downs is a lawyer practicing litigation, real property law
- Kenneth received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1973, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Kenneth practices at Phillips, Downs & Simontacchi, LLP in San Rafael, CA
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Rafael 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 venue, 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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