- Divorce
- Child SupportAttempting to litigate these types of matters by yourself are difficult and costly mistakes are very easy to make. This is especially true in a family law context, where decisions made one day in court can impact your life for years to come, and potentially cost you tens of thousands of dollars, if not more. Child support obligations can go on for twenty years, and sometimes even longer. Spousal support (more commonly known as “alimony”) can go on for life. Without the guidance of an experienced family law attorney, minor variations in these expenses become very considerable when magnified over such long periods of time.
- Child Custody and VisitationIf you need real solutions in a divorce or any other family law matter, you can trust the experienced lawyers at Downs And Associates, LLC to provide high quality, compassionate and experienced representation. We can help you find answers to a full range of family law issues: from divorce, property division, and complex child custody matters, to situations involving domestic violence and false allegations of abuse, to even pet custody issues. We are ready and able to deal with any situation using our skills, knowledge, experience and tenacity to win.
- Paternity
- Spousal Support
- Child Abuse
- Criminal Defense
- Wrongful Death
- Traffic Violations
- Sex CrimesSEX CRIMES: It would be a very unfortunate circumstance if you are accused of this kind of crime and the stigma lasts even after you have served your jail time. So don’t let the inevitable happen to you; come seek our help before it’s too late.
- White Collar CrimesWHITE COLLAR CRIMES: This is one of our core areas of specialization and our attorneys can help you exonerate yourself of any charge be it: fraud, embezzlement, securities, violation, and tax evasion. Trust us to deliver!
- Misdemeanors
- Embezzlement
- Drug CrimesDRUG CRIMES: Our experience tells us that most of the ones who have been accused of Alabama State drug crimes are simply suffering from an addiction and require counseling, not jail time. Irrespective of the charge against you; be it drug possession or trafficking, we will ensure that our Alabama criminal attorneys put a solid defense so that you are acquitted of all the charges.
- Murder
- Employment Discrimination
- Real Estate LitigationModern commercial and residential real estate development and transactions require a keen understanding of the changing face of real estate, and the ability to find creative solutions that maximize the success of clients. At Downs And Associates, LLC, our lawyers practice in the area of commercial and residential real estate transactions, and related real estate litigation.
- Premises Liability
- Construction LitigationOur goal is to use our practical knowledge of construction law to help your projects run smoothly and prevent disputes from arising. We are available to represent any party, including owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, traders, material suppliers, architects, engineers and others. Our attorneys represent builders and developers throughout the country as well as national construction firms in all levels of transactions and litigation.
- Real Estate TransactionsWe handle legal issues for hundreds of people every year. These issues range from a simple real estate transaction to business buy-outs, complex divorces, municipal litigation, automobile accidents, estate planning with wills, power of attorney and probating estates.
- Land Use and Zoning
- Condominium Law
- Personal InjuryIt is important to know that many personal injury claims must be brought within a specific period of time following an accident so it is important that you get legal representation quickly.
- Medical Malpractice
- Social Security DisabilityYou’ll soon realize that more than one program is available. You can apply for either Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income. We can determine from the outset which one you should choose.
- Estate PlanningDoes the whole idea of "estate planning" seem a little off-putting to you? Many people think it's something that only rich people need to do.
- Wills
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- Foreclosure
- Tax Law