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Jeffrey J. Downey - New Paltz, NY
175 Main StreetSuite 2 New Paltz, NY 12561
The Law Offices of Robert F. Rich, Jr. PLLC
New Paltz Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer
Overview
The firm focuses on personal injury, medical malpractice and elder neglect cases. With over 30 years of litigation experience, Jeff Downey has developed a track record of success, including multi-million dollar verdicts for his clients. Mr. Downey, an AV rated attorney, previously worked as an insurance defense lawyer and now uses that knowledge to benefit his clients. He regularly teaches other attorneys how to prosecute elder neglect cases and authored Nursing Home Malpractice Case Strategies. Through the aggressive prosecution of his cases, he has established numerous case precedents favorable to his clients and Plaintiffs. Selecting an attorney could be the most important decision you make in your case, so research carefully. You can start by contacting the Law Office of Jeffrey J. Downey for a free consultation.
About Jeffrey J. Downey
Current Employment Position(s)
- Of Counsel
Practice Areas
- Nursing Home Abuse
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1989
- Virginia, 1990
- District of Columbia, 1991
- Maryland, 2013
Other Affiliations
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- D.C. Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- Voices for Quality Care, 2000 - 2005 (Member)
- Consumer Consortium for Assisted Living, 1995 - 1998 (Board Member)
- National Citizens Commission Nursing Home, 1995 - 1997 (Member)
Classes and Seminars
- Prosecuting COVID-19 Cases, Virginia Trial Lawyers, 2020
- Virginia Consumer Protection Act, Virginia Trial Lawyers, 2020
- CLE Policies and Procedures in Nursing Homes, Virginia Trial Lawyers, 2017
- CLE False Claims Act, Virginia Trial Lawyers, 2016
- Punitive Damages in Virginia, Virginia Trial Lawyers, 2014
Past Positions
- Robins, Kaplan, Miller and Ciresi, Partner, 2002 - 2007
Education
- Hofstra University School of Law, Hempstead, New York
J.D. - University at Albany - State University of New York, Albany, New York
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
Major: Political Science
Articles
Published Works
- Nursing Home Malpractice Case Strategies, West Publishing
Office Information
Address
175 Main StreetSuite 2 New Paltz, NY 12561
Phone
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