Atty. William Jacob Downes

Atty. William Jacob Downes

William Jacob Downes is a lawyer practicing election campaigns & political law, international law, government and 1 other area of law. William has been licensed for 11 years.

New York New York 11 yrs experience 11 year
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About William Jacob Downes at a glance

William Jacob Downes is a tax, government, and international attorney based in New York, New York. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in New York (2015). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Jacob Downes is a lawyer practicing election campaigns & political law, international law, government and 1 other area of law
  • William has been licensed for 11 years
  • William practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

William Jacob Downes's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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William Jacob Downes's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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William Jacob Downes focuses on tax, government, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has William Jacob Downes practiced law?
William Jacob Downes has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
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Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2015

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