Atty. Matthew Paul Downs

Atty. Matthew Paul Downs

Matthew Paul Downs is a lawyer practicing property, law of european union. Matthew received a degree from California State Fullerton in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Miami Miami 44 Years Experience 44 year
Call (786) 796-1068

Profile Summary

About Matthew Paul Downs at a glance

Matthew Paul Downs is a employment and real estate attorney based in Miami, Florida. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982) and Minnesota (1993). Educated at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (LL.M. Pepperdine, 1993) and California State Fullerton (MSLS Houghton, 1978). Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Paul Downs is a lawyer practicing property, law of european union
  • Matthew received a degree from California State Fullerton in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Matthew practices in Miami, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Paul Downs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Paul Downs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Matthew Paul Downs is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Paul Downs

Where is Matthew Paul Downs's law office located?
Matthew Paul Downs's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Paul Downs handle?
Matthew Paul Downs focuses on employment, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Matthew Paul Downs practiced law?
Matthew Paul Downs has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Matthew Paul Downs go to law school?
Matthew Paul Downs earned their education at (LL.M. Pepperdine, 1993); (MSLS Houghton, 1978).
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Education

LL.M. Pepperdine
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
- 1993
MSLS Houghton
California State Fullerton
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982
Minnesota
Admitted: 1993

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