Joseph Patrick Downs

- I recommend Joseph Downs - I hired Joseph more than 3 years ago when he handled my Divorce matters - I rehired Joseph more than 1 year ago when he handled my Request for Modification of Spousal Support matters - I consulted 3 other lawyers before first hiring Joseph Joseph has a very good kno...wledge of the California Family law, including the Case Law that becomes relevant in each complex divorce . He carefully explained to me the legal aspects pertinent to my family matters, including listing potential outcomes and suggesting best solutions. Our communications have been very good and promptly answered, whether by email, telephone or office consultations. And all these gave me the peace of mind of knowing that things are under control, that I can actively get involved in searching for solutions, while under expert guidance. When the search for solutions hit snags, Joseph encouraged me to engage in personal negotiations with my ex-spouse, which ultimately led to settlement agreements, to the benefit of both parties. Both cases - divorce and modification of spousal support - were thus resolved in about 15 months each, much less time than it would take for a Court decision in a complex case. In both cases the settlement documents were carefully and expertly drawn by Joseph to the full satisfaction of both parties.