Atty. Patrick Jay Downey

Atty. Patrick Jay Downey

Patrick Jay Downey is a lawyer practicing erisa, tax, nonprofit and charitable organizations and 4 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.S. degree from Michigan State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Toledo Toledo 33 Years Experience 33 year

Profile Summary

About Patrick Jay Downey at a glance

Patrick Jay Downey is a trusts, estate planning, employment, business, and tax attorney based in Toledo, Ohio. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1993), North Carolina (1995), Pennsylvania (1998), and Michigan U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1998). Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D. University, 1993) and Michigan State University (B.S., 1981). Serves clients in Toledo, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Patrick Jay Downey is a lawyer practicing erisa, tax, nonprofit and charitable organizations and 4 other areas of law
  • Patrick received a B.S. degree from Michigan State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Patrick practices in Toledo, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick Jay Downey's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Patrick Jay Downey is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Patrick Jay Downey is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Employment Law

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

Patrick Jay Downey is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Patrick Jay Downey is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Patrick Jay Downey is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patrick Jay Downey

Where is Patrick Jay Downey's law office located?
Patrick Jay Downey's law practice is located in Toledo, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick Jay Downey handle?
Patrick Jay Downey focuses on trusts, estate planning, employment, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Patrick Jay Downey practiced law?
Patrick Jay Downey has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Patrick Jay Downey go to law school?
Patrick Jay Downey earned their education at (J.D. University, 1993); (B.S., 1981).
How can I contact Patrick Jay Downey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. University
University of Cincinnati
- 1993
B.S.
Michigan State University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1993
North Carolina
Admitted: 1995
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1998
Michigan U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1998

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