Atty. William L. Downing

Atty. William L. Downing

Mr. William L.

Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About William L. Downing at a glance

William L. Downing is a Senior Attorney based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at William L. Downing, A.P.L.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re, foreclosure, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1978) and Louisiana (1984). Educated at Washington and Lee University (J.D., 1977) and Washington and Lee University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Baton Rouge and Louisiana State Bar Associations Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William L. Downing is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, foreclosures, general practice and 7 other areas of law
  • William L. received a B.A. degree from Washington and Lee University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • William L. practices at William L. Downing, A.P.L.C. in Baton Rouge, LA

Practice Areas Explained

William L. Downing's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

William L. Downing is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Louisiana →

Commercial Real Estate

William L. Downing is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Louisiana →

Foreclosure Defense

William L. Downing is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Louisiana →

Creditor Rights & Collections

William L. Downing is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William L. Downing

Where is William L. Downing's law office located?
William L. Downing's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The firm is William L. Downing, A.P.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William L. Downing handle?
William L. Downing focuses on real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re, foreclosure, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has William L. Downing practiced law?
William L. Downing has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did William L. Downing go to law school?
William L. Downing earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact William L. Downing for a consultation?
You can contact William L. Downing 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 L. Downing received?
William L. Downing's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Washington and Lee University
- 1977
B.A.
Washington and Lee University
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1978
Louisiana
Admitted: 1984

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