Atty. Kevin P. Downes
Kevin P. Downes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law.
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Kevin P. Downes is a business attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP. Educated at New York University (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Health Care (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kevin P. Downes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law
- Kevin P., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2008
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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