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Atty. Roy James Downey

Atty. Roy James Downey

Roy James Downey is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, workers compensation. Roy received a B.A. degree from Morehead State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Pikeville Pikeville 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Roy James Downey at a glance

Roy James Downey is an Attorney based in Pikeville, Kentucky, practicing at Ray S. Jones Injury Lawyers. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1990), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (1990), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1990). Educated at Salmon P. Chase College of Law (J.D., 1990) and Morehead State University (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Pikeville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Roy James Downey is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, workers compensation
  • Roy received a B.A. degree from Morehead State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Roy practices at Ray S. Jones Injury Lawyers in Pikeville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Roy James Downey's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Roy James Downey is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Roy James Downey is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Kentucky →

Product Liability

Roy James Downey is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Kentucky →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Roy James Downey

Where is Roy James Downey's law office located?
Roy James Downey's law practice is located in Pikeville, Kentucky. The firm is Ray S. Jones Injury Lawyers. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Roy James Downey handle?
Roy James Downey focuses on personal injury, workers comp, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Roy James Downey practiced law?
Roy James Downey has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Roy James Downey go to law school?
Roy James Downey earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Roy James Downey for a consultation?
You can contact Roy James Downey directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Salmon P. Chase College of Law
- 1990
B.A.
Morehead State University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1990

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