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also known as Tom Downs, Thomas Downs
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
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Acquired: 1983
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 1982
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322 Main Street, Suite 102, Laurel, MD, 20707-4129
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Posted by Raymond | February 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Outstanding down-to-earth lawyer!
Mr. Downs was referred to us from a dear friend. We hired him to handle our estate for us, and he was compassionate when he saw that we dreaded completing this effort. He and his staff "spoon-fed" us with simple questions that we could answer easily. Capturing this data transformed into a living o...
Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
TRUST DEVELOPMENT
Trusts are very difficult to comprehend for the average person. Unlike my previous Trust Lawyer, Mr. Downs and his staff were able to break this down in layman terms which enabled my wife and I to appreciate and understanding these complex decisions required for a Trust. Mr. Downs and his staff are ...
Posted by Patricia | October 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Excellent customer service !
It was a pleasure to do business with you all! Excellent customer service! Thank you for your your support !
Posted by Kim | October 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Fantastic experience
Mr. Downs and his staff were friendly and professional as they walked my husband and me through the process of completing our will and living will. It's tough with young children to think through all of the scenarios that make these documents necessary, and they could not have been more patient. We f...
Posted by Maria | August 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Exceptional Service
Highly recommend Mr. Downs' firm. He and his team provided excellent service throughout our process in drafting our wills. Mr. Downs took the time to explain the entire process, answered our questions in a timely manner, and provided a thorough review of our will and associated documents. An importan...
"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."
"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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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
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
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
The rightful heirs eventually recovered completely
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
BA Government and Politics
English
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