Ronald W Downs
About Ronald
Biography
I bring a unigue perpesctive to litigation in the sense that I have been representing employers and individuals for pretty much my entire career. I believe, and clients have shared, that this insight, provides them with knowledge and comfort throughout the process and a noticable strategic advantage during settlement conferences and in trial.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
33 years
33 years
33 years
33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-33%
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Licensed in Oregon for 34 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Ronald W Downs
PO Box 12613, Salem, OR, 97309
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Ronald W Downs's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
14 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Personal Injury
Posted by Prescott | December 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Personal Injury Claim involving a Motor Vehicle Accident
I hired Ron to represent me in a Personal Injury Claim involving a Motor Vehicle Accident. He was there for me through the entire process from filing the tort claim to arbitration. His advice to "focus on healing" before focusing on the lawsuit was invaluable as it encouraged me to seek the treatment...
Posted by Ronald | April 07, 2015 | Personal Injury
Fall from wheelchair lift.
My name is Ronald Tizzard. August 2011, I had cataract surgery. been . When being transported home, getting unloaded, I had a fall off the wheelchair lift and landed on my head. The accident required my neck to be fused. The fall left me with permanent loss of neck movement, and constant mig...
Ronald W Downs's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ron is a capable, smart, friendly attorney who definitely knows how to litigate a case."
"Ron is an intelligent and creative lawyer. In the cases I have had with him, I have found him to be bright and honest, and he represents his clients well."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Ron on multiple litigation matters and it has always been a positive experience. He is professional, insightful and very focused on achieving the best possible outcome for the entity he is defending."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ron has a wealth of knowledge and experience with complicated employment issues. His reasoned and straightforward approach is excellent for obtaining a good result."
Litigation lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Litigation lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Graduate, Barton's Advocacy Boot Camp
Work Experience
2001 - Present
General Counsel, Special Districts Association of Oregon
1992 - Present
Trial Attorney, Ronald W. Downs P.C.
Associations
2015 - Present
Oregon Cascades Fastpitch ClubPresident
1992 - Present
Oregon State Bar, Litigation SectionMermber
Education
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Wrong Discharge and Continental Claims
2015
Employment Law Update
2013
Sexual Harassment
2012
What Happens During the Course of Litigation When ?:
2010
Retaliation
2009
Litigation 101 A Primer for New Management
2008
Constitutional Claims
2006
Managing Common Issues in the Employment Relationship
2005
Internal Investigations
2005
Impact of Policies and Procedures
2003
Mock Sexual Harassment Trial
2001
Three Dimensional Chess / A Case Study
2000
Managing Public Sector Employment Issues
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers