Av. Marissa L. Downs

Av. Marissa L. Downs

Marissa L. Downs is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, real estate, estate planning and 1 other area of law.

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Profile Summary

About Marissa L. Downs at a glance

Marissa L. Downs is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Laurie & Brennan, LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on estate planning, real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois Indiana (2009). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • Marissa L. Downs is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, real estate, estate planning and 1 other area of law
  • Marissa received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 2001, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Marissa practices at Laurie & Brennan, LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Marissa L. Downs's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Marissa L. Downs is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

Marissa L. Downs is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Marissa L. Downs is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Marissa L. Downs is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Marissa L. Downs

Where is Marissa L. Downs's law office located?
Marissa L. Downs's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Laurie & Brennan, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marissa L. Downs handle?
Marissa L. Downs focuses on estate planning, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Marissa L. Downs practiced law?
Marissa L. Downs has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Marissa L. Downs go to law school?
Marissa L. Downs earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact Marissa L. Downs for a consultation?
You can contact Marissa L. Downs 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.

Eğitim

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 2008
B.A.
University of North Carolina
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois Indiana
Admitted: 2009

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