Atty. William J. Downs

Atty. William J. Downs

Mr. William J.

The Woodlands The Woodlands 43 Years Experience 43 year

Profile Summary

About William J. Downs at a glance

William J. Downs is an Associate based in The Woodlands, Texas, practicing at Thomas M. Fountain & Associates, P.C.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (1983) and Florida District of Columbia (1987). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1983) and State University of New York at Brockport (B.S., 1977). Active member of Texas State Bar Association Florida Bar Association. Serves clients in The Woodlands, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William J. Downs is a lawyer practicing business interruption, construction defects, coverage disputes and 22 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Brockport in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • William practices at Thomas M. Fountain & Associates, P.C. in The Woodlands, TX

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Downs's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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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.

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Family Law

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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.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William J. Downs

Where is William J. Downs's law office located?
William J. Downs's law practice is located in The Woodlands, Texas. The firm is Thomas M. Fountain & Associates, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Downs handle?
William J. Downs focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has William J. Downs practiced law?
William J. Downs has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did William J. Downs go to law school?
William J. Downs earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact William J. Downs for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1983
B.S.
State University of New York at Brockport
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 1983
Florida District of Columbia
Admitted: 1987

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