Atty. William Patrick Downes
William Patrick Downes is a lawyer practicing consumer protection, commercial, litigation. William received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years.
Commercial & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 22+ Years Experience
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About William Patrick Downes at a Glance
William Patrick Downes is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Dornbush Schaeffer Strongin & Venaglia, LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (2004) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2007). Educated at New York University (J.D., 2003) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1999). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William Patrick Downes
- William Patrick Downes is a lawyer practicing consumer protection, commercial, litigation
- William received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years
- William practices at Dornbush Schaeffer Strongin & Venaglia, LLP in New York, NY
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William Patrick Downes's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Patrick Downes handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William Patrick Downes is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
Consumer Protection in New York
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
William Patrick Downes is one of 50,226 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose William Patrick Downes
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish William Patrick Downes's practice in the field of business, litigation, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William Patrick Downes brings 22+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, William Patrick Downes can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and consumer, William Patrick Downes can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means William Patrick Downes attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues William Patrick Downes Handles in New York
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters William Patrick Downes has experience with under New York law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact William Patrick Downes directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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