Thomas P Downs

Thomas P Downs

also known as Tom Downs, Thomas Downs

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 43 years

Wills and living wills Lawyer at Laurel, MD
Practice Areas: Wills & Living Wills, Probate, Trusts

322 Main Street, Suite 102, Laurel, MD

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Wills and Living Wills 34%

We assist families with putting wills in place and making end of life decisions

44 years | 4,000 cases

34%
Probate 33%

Approximately half of my practice now is administer trusta and assist with probate cases. We prepare Estate Tax returns, and assist in funding post death trusts.

44 years | 2,000 cases

33%
Trusts 33%

We have assisted families since with creating and funding trusts to avoid court, reduce taxes and assure that the right people are in charge when it matters most.

30 years | 2,000 cases

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 42 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1983

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 43 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1982

Active

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

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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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...fficial set of documents in a notebook for updating when required. Thanks to Mr. Downs and his staff for making a seemingly unpleasant task less so. So down-to-earth!

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 ...complete professionals who are patient, knowledgeable and extremely friendly. More importantly, their fee to update my previous Trust was very reasonable when compared to some other attorneys we consulted. Highly recommended if you are considering establishing a Trust.

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...eel so lucky to have completed this process with such ease and to be as prepared as possible for our future and our children's future.

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...t investment of our time and money and extremely pleased with his expertise and service!

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Thomas P Downs's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ralph Powers

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is professional, hardworking , and knowledgeable."

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Brent Walthall

Trusts lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is excellent in his field."

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Jay Creech

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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J Cecil

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tom Downs is a trusted , capable and honest advocate in the field of Estate and Elder law."

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Peter Hatfield

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

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

ElderCounsel

Member

2007 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

1998 - 1999

Prince George's County Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Estates and Trust Committee Past Chair

1995 - 2003

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys

Member

1985 - 1986

Maryland State Bar Association

Young Lawyers Public Service Committee Past Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Jimason

The rightful heirs eventually recovered completely

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Education

1981

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

University of Maryland, College Park

BA Government and Politics

Languages

English

Activity

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