Atty. Scott Patrick Downing
Scott Patrick Downing is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, securities & investment fraud, healthcare and 2 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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Scott Patrick Downing is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer, and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991) and California (2020). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1991) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott Patrick Downing is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, securities & investment fraud, healthcare and 2 other areas of law
- Scott received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Scott practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Chicago, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Scott Patrick Downing is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Scott Patrick Downing is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
Scott Patrick Downing is one of 58,852 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Illinois →
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
Scott Patrick Downing is one of 45,538 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Illinois →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Scott Patrick Downing is one of 59,895 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Illinois →
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 venue, and the substantive 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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