Robert K. Downs, Partner
Email: bob@downslaw.com
"AV" rated by Martindale-Hubble, admitted to
Florida and Illinois bars. U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; and U.S.
Supreme Court.
Education: Grinnell College (B.S., 1956); Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 1965);
Justice, Chicago Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity; Recipient: Grinnell College Distinguished Alumni Award, 1998; American Bar Association Pro Bono Service Award, 1995; Illinois Super Lawyer; Illinois State Bar Association (President, 2005-2006); Member Board of Governors, 1992-2002; Chair. Family Law Section Council (1996-1997), Chicago Bar Association, Member and Chair, Matrimonial Law Committee (1997-1998); American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, (Board of Managers, Illinois Chapter 1995-2000); The Justinian Society of Lawyers, DuPage County and West Suburban Bar Associations; American Bar Association, (House of Delegates, 2004-2007); National Conference of Bar Presidents (Membership Committee, 2005 to present). State Representative, 79th Illinois General Assembly.
"The most common remark made to a divorce attorney by others is - "How can you stand to put up with all of the emotional sometimes angry grief of clients going through divorce?" I would hope that everybody would reply as I do."
"While there is much to cause anxiety about how the system works, a good family law attorney understands that their client is going through a very difficult time - perhaps the worst ever. The lawyer's challenge is to lead the client through and out of the mess with honest, sensible advice, understanding and vigorous advocacy. Our team brings multiple strengths, as appropriate to restore our client's life (and sanity)."
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