Atty. William G. Downey

Atty. William G. Downey

William G. Downey is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance law, admiralty law and 2 other areas of law.

Wayne Wayne 61 yrs experience 61 year
Call (844) 588-2324 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William G. Downey at a glance

William G. Downey is a product liability, litigation, insurance, and maritime attorney based in Wayne, Pennsylvania. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1965), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1966), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1969), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1971). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1965) and Boston College (A.B., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Wayne, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William G. Downey is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance law, admiralty law and 2 other areas of law
  • William G. received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • William G. practices in Wayne, PA

Practice Areas Explained

William G. Downey's Areas of Practice

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

Product Liability

William G. Downey is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William G. Downey is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William G. Downey is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

William G. Downey is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William G. Downey

Where is William G. Downey's law office located?
William G. Downey's law practice is located in Wayne, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William G. Downey handle?
William G. Downey focuses on product liability, litigation, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has William G. Downey practiced law?
William G. Downey has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did William G. Downey go to law school?
William G. Downey earned their education at (J.D., 1965); (A.B., 1962).
How can I contact William G. Downey for a consultation?
You can contact William G. 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.
What awards or recognition has William G. Downey received?
William G. Downey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1965
A.B.
Boston College
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1965
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1966
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1972
Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1973
New Jersey
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Maryland
Admitted: 1994

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