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Atty. Marissa L. Downs

Atty. Marissa L. Downs

Marissa L. Downs is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, real estate, estate planning and 1 other area of law.

Chicago Chicago 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Marissa L. Downs at a glance

Marissa L. Downs is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Laurie & Brennan, LLP. They haand 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Illinois Indiana (2009). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

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  • Marissa L. Downs is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, real estate, estate planning and 1 other area of law
  • Marissa received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 2001, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Marissa practices at Laurie & Brennan, LLP in Chicago, IL

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Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Marissa L. Downs's law office located?
Marissa L. Downs's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Laurie & Brennan, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Marissa L. Downs practiced law?
Marissa L. Downs has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
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Marissa L. Downs earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2001).
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 2008
B.A.
University of North Carolina
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois Indiana
Admitted: 2009

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