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Thomas P Downs
also known as Tom Downs, Thomas Downs
About Thomas
Biography
I have a practice dedicated to helping people prepare for their eventual incapacity and/or death. In facing these realities of living, I help them write graceful transitions at these difficult times. It is planning their legacies.
In my prior practice, I did general law, and eventually concentrated in divorce law. With a divorce, I always felt that we started with a pie, and in the end their was less for everyone.
In Estate Planning, we start with a pie, and in the end, there is more for everyone.
I take pride in helping families navigate through difficult circumstances effectively and efficiently.
Stated, so well,
"Preparing for death is one of the most empowering things you can do.Thinking about death clarifies your life."
Candy Chang, "Before I die, I want to... " TED Talks July 2012
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Wills and Living Wills
34%
44 years | 4,000 cases
Probate
33%
44 years | 2,000 cases
Trusts
33%
30 years | 2,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 42 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 43 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
The Downs Law Firm PC
322 Main Street, Suite 102, Laurel, MD, 20707-4129
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Thomas P Downs's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Karen | December 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Review
Tom and Stephen are very knowledgable, kind, decisive. They both are very active in their community! Their team helps them get your end goal done. Some communications with the team were confusing ( not horrible ), everyone is friendly, happy to help you. I would highly recommend them for your famil...
Posted by Cat | September 6, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommend!
The Downs Law Firm made our father's estate planning process as seamless as possible during a most difficult time for our family. They are extremely knowledgeable and were promptly responsive to our many questions throughout the process. Very reasonable fee. Highly recommend and will be referring th...
Posted by Angela Sanyal | June 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A Will and last testament.
The service was outstanding, professional, transparent and timely. I could not have picked a better company to get this done.
Posted by Lipkeys | January 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Fait Accompli
We are grateful to Tom Downs Law Firm for guiding us through the process of developing and preparing our Wills. The Downs Lawfirm welcomed us like family. Tom handled our Wills with the utmost care and integrity alleviating all our concerns. We trust Tom implicitly and recommend him with no reservat...
Posted by Lettie | July 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Satisfied client
I am so relieved to finally have my will in place. I was made comfortable with the process and everything went so smoothly. Mr. Downs and Rachael were professional and clear in making sure I was clear in what I wanted and what Maryland law specifies.
Thomas P Downs's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He is professional, hardworking , and knowledgeable."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is excellent in his field."
"Tom is fantastic in estate planning. I trusted him with planning both the estates of my parents and my wife and me. In dealing with the death of my parents, I was so very grateful for Tom's work."
"Tom Downs is a trusted , capable and honest advocate in the field of Estate and Elder law."
"My client relied on Mr. Down's legal services in order to obtain a successful resolution to his case. Mr. Downs surpassed my client's expectations and he was a pleasure to work with. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2020
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Estate Planning Attorney, Downs Law Firm, P.C.
1991 - 1995
Associate Attorney, Chapdelaine & Davis
1986 - 1991
Associate Attorney, Stern & Connelly
1984 - 1986
Associate Attorney, Robert A. Ades & Associates
1982 - 1983
Law Clerk, Prince George's County Circuit Court
Associations
2015 - Present
ElderCounselMember
2007 - Present
WealthCounselMember
1998 - 1999
Prince George's County Bar Association, Elder Law SectionEstates and Trust Committee Past Chair
1995 - 2003
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysMember
1985 - 1986
Maryland State Bar AssociationYoung Lawyers Public Service Committee Past Chairman
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate of Jimason
The rightful heirs eventually recovered completely
Education
1981
University of Maryland School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
University of Maryland, College Park
BA Government and Politics
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers