Valerie Kaye Downing

Valerie Kaye Downing

4.5
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 21 years

Real estate Lawyer at Fort Myers, FL
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Family, Contracts & Agreements ... +2 more

2180 W First Street., Suite. 550, Fort Myers, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
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About Valerie

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Real Estate 55%

24 years

55%
Family 30%

19 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-375 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

V K Downing Law, P.A.

2180 W First Street., Suite. 550, Fort Myers, FL, 33901

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Valerie Kaye Downing's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Andy | October 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly Recommended Law Firm

I have had the privilege of using Ms. Downing and her firm on several occasions for different circumstances. Her firm has represented me in family law, real estate and business matters. Each and every time she has provided superior legal advice and representation. I believe her ability to empathize w...ith her clients and handle every individual matter with care and grace makes it easy to deal with legal issues. I highly recommend Ms. Downing and her firm to anyone looking for legal assistance in the SWFL area.

Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Fast, efficient, effective

I hired this attorney to help with a real estate contract which I thought was going to turn into a huge legal battle. After our first consultation I felt so relieved. The case did not go into litigation and after a few letters back and forth the matter was completely resolved without costing me a sma...ll fortune! I would recommend this attorney to anyone with a real estate problem as she is very knowledgeable and experienced and always looking for the best and most cost effective solultion for her client.

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Valerie Kaye Downing's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michele Belmont

Family lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vera Bergermann

Family lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Valerie and I worked together several years ago prior to the formation of her own practice. She was diligent and empathetic. She always did whatever was necessary to get the work done properly, which is a quality that everyone wants for his/her lawyer."

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Michele Belmont

Family lawyer

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Vera Bergermann

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Disbarment issued in FL, 2021

updated on 06/30/2022

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Florida Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Honors

2013

Certificate of Apprecation, Guardian Ad Litem Lee County

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner, V. K. Downing Law, P.A.

Associations

Lee County Bar Association

Lee County Association for Women Lawyers

Guardian Ad Litem

Sample of Legal Cases

Return Real Estate Contract Deposit

Judgment for Defendant full amount of deposit plus award of attorney fees and costs

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Education

2000

University of Tulsa College of Law

Speaking Engagements

2014

Hainsworth Wealth Management seminars

Estate planning

Languages

English

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