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About Randall
Biography
I am a skilled trial lawyer who has tried numerous complex property and custody cases. My practice currently focuses on challenging characterization and valuation cases. Recognizing that the courtroom is not the best solution for every case I am Trained in Collaborative Law. I am: Board Certified in Family Law; Martindale Hubbell A.V. Rated; a Frequent TX State Bar Author and Speaker; a TX. Super Lawyer 2004 thru 2013;Top 100 lawyers in Texas; a D-Mag. Award as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas; Past Chairman District 1-A Grievance Committee; Received TX ST. Bar Award for Best CLE Article 2006. Best Lawyers In America; Trained Collab. Law. Member AAML. Married, 4 children.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Child Custody
25%
34 years
Divorce and Separation
25%
34 years
Family
25%
34 years
Litigation
25%
34 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Texas for 33 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, L.L.P.
5950 Sherry Lane Suite 800, Dallas, TX, 75225
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Randall Scott Downing's Lawyer Endorsements
"Scott is one of the finest lawyers in the divorce/family law business. He is extremely strong in property division cases, and is a great trial lawyer. He also handles custody matters and has tried many of those cases too. Scott is ethically sound, and a great adviser and fighter for this clients."
"R. Scott Downing is a skilled trial lawyer who has tried numerous complex high-dollar property and custody cases. In short, he knows his stuff. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Best Lawyers in Dallas, DMagazine
2013
Top 100 in Texas, Texas Monthly Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2009
Top 100 in Texas, Texas Monthly Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2006
Best Family Law CLE Article, State Bar of Texas CLE
2005
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2004
Best Lawyers Under 40 in Dallas, D Magazine
2004
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2003
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
N/A
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Partner, McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, LLP
1991 - 1995
Owner, R. Scott Downing, P.C.
Associations
2009 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationFellow
2007 - Present
Annette Stewart American Inn of CourtBarrister/Treasurer
2006 - Present
Annette Stewart American Inn of CourtBarrister
2005 - Present
Texas Academy of Family Law SpecialistsDirector
2005 - Present
State Bar of Texas Family Law CouncilMember
2004 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
1991 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Member
Dallas Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section
Member
Education
1991
University of Texas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of Texas System, Austin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Innovations Conference
"Examining Experts Effectively"
2014
Advanced Family Law Course
"Use of Social Studies and Psychological Evaluations at Trial (do new HIPAA and DSM changes impact?)"
2013
Advanced Family Law Course
"Business Valuation"
2012
Advanced Family Law Course
"Characterization - Categories, Code, Case Law"
2011
Family Law on the Frontlines Conference
"Grievances: The Process, Responses and Most Frequent Complaints"
2011
Advanced Family Law Course
"Beyond Contempt - Enforcing SAPCR Orders"
2010
Advanced Family Law Course
"Valuation: Approaches, Assets and Authority"
2009
Texas Center for the Judiciary Family Law Conference
"Property Puzzles: Characterization, Tracing, 30 Rules and More"
2009
Family Law on the Frontlines Conference
Property Puzzles: Characterization, Tracing, 30 Rules and More"
2009
Advanced Family Law Course
"Characterization Workship: Big, Small, Unusual, and Unique; Mixed Characterization" - Moderator
2008
Advanced Family Law Course
"Understanding Real Value"
2007
Advanced Family Law Course
"Making Summary Judgment Relevant Again"
2006
Ultimate Trial Notebook Course
"Daubert / Experts"
2006
Texas Advanced Paralegal Seminar
"Property Puzzles: Characterization, Tracing, 25 Rules and More"
2006
Marriage Dissolution Course
"Property Puzzles: Characterization, Tracing, 25 Rules and More"
2006
Advanced Family Law Course
"Be Careful What You Ask For, You May Get It; Common Sense Discovery Requests and Responses"
2005
Family Law Drafting Course
"Being Creative with Unusual Remedies",
2005
Advanced Family Law Course
"Property Puzzles: Characterization, Tracing, 25 Rules and More"
2004
Ulitmate Trial Notebook, Family Law
"Expert Witnesses",
2004
State Bar College "Spring Training" Course,
"Recent Developments in Family Law",
2004
State Bar College
"Recent Developments in Family Law"
2004
Advanced Family Law Course
"Evaluation of the Custody Case"
2003
Advanced Family Law Drafting Course
Top Ten Ways to Screw Up a Premarital Agreement
1999
University of Houston, Civil Discovery Under New Rules
"Discovery in Mid-Size Cases Under the New Rules",
1997
TSCPA Conference
"Pensions, Stock Options & Divorce",
1997
Advanced Evidence and Discovery Institute
Evidence Without Witnesses
1995
Grand Prairie Bar Association
"Legislative Changes",
Publications
2014
Advanced Family Law Course
"Use of Social Studies and Psychological Evaluations at Trial (do new HIPAA and DSM changes impact?"
2014
UT School of Law Innovations Conference
"Examining Experts Effectively"
2013
Advanced Family Law Course
"Business Valuation"
2012
Advanced Family Law Course
"Characterization - Categories, Code, Case Law"
2011
Advanced Family Law Course
"Beyond Contempt - Enforcing SAPCR Orders"
2011
UT School of Law, Family Law on the Frontlines Conference
"Grievances: The Process, Responses and Most Frequent Complaints"
2010
Advanced Family Law Course
"Valuation: Approaches, Assets and Authority"
2009
UT School of Law - Family Law on the Frontlines Conference
"Property Puzzles: Characterization, Tracing, 30 Rules and More"
2009
Advanced Family Law Course
"Characterization Workshop: Big, Small, Unusual, and Unique; Mixed Characterization"
2009
Texas Center for the Judiciary Family Law Conference
"Property Puzzles: Characterization, Tracing, 30 Rules and More"
2008
Advanced Family Law Course
"Understanding Real Value"
2007
Advanced Family Law Course
"Making Summary Judgment Relevant Again"
2006
The Ultimate Trial Notebook
"Daubert/Experts"
2006
Marriage Dissolution Course, State Bar of Texas
"Property Puzzles: Characterization, Tracing, 25 Rules and More",
2005
Advanced Family Drafting Course
"Being Creative with Unusual Remedies",
2005
Advanced Family Law Course
"Property Puzzles: Characterization, Tracing, 25 Rules and More",
2004
State Bar College of Texas "Spring Training" Course
"Recent Developments in Family Law",
2004
Unknown
"Evaluation of the Custody Case"
2004
Ultimate Trial Notebook, Family Law
"Expert Witnesses"
2003
Advanced Family Law Drafting Course
"Top Ten Ways to Screw Up a Premarital Agreement'
1999
University of Houston CLE
"Discovery in Mid-Size Cases Under the New Rules",
1998
Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers,
"Family Law Issues That Impact the Professional Athlete",
1998
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
"Alternatives to Trial",
1998
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
"Their Admissibilty After Daubert"
1998
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
"Psychological Theories"
1998
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
"Creative Decision Making in Custody Arrangements",
1997
TSCPA Conference
"Pensions, Stock Options & Divorce",
1997
Advanced Evidence and Discovery Institute
"Evidence Without Witnesses",
1997
Marriage Dissolution Course
"Preparing for the Petitioner's Financial Temporary Orders Hearing",
1997
Advanced Family Law Course
"Peculiar Characterization Issues Involving Athletes and Entertainers",
1996
Marriage Dissolution Course
"Ad Litems"
1996
Unknown
"Attorney Ad Litem and Guardian Ad Litem Practice"
Languages
English