John R. Downey
Principal
Location:
Hartford, Connecticut
Phone:
860-493-3432
Fax:
860-724-3921
Areas of Practice
- Mediation, Arbitration, Mini Trials, Dispute Resolution
- Civil and Commercial Litigation
Bar Admissions
- South Carolina, 1978
- Connecticut, 1978
- U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 1978
Education
- University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, South Carolina
- J.D. - 1977
- University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
- Masters - 1975
- Major: International Studies
- University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA
- B.A. - 1972
- Major: Political Science
Published Works
- Commentary to the Code of Evidence, Connecticut Rules of Court, Thomson Publishing Company, 2000-2010
- Connecticut Trial Lawyers Guide to Evidence in State and Federal Court, West Publishing, 1983-1999
- Saving and Recovering Money for Your Company Through the Second Injury Fund, The Corporate Bar News, Fall, 1992
- The Practical Effects of Tort Reform on Medical Malpractice, Non-Profit Organization, Immunity & Dram Shop, Connecticut Bar Journal, October, 1988
- A Proposal for Legislating Employee Drug Testing with Heike Martin, Connecticut Law Tribune, March 30th, 1987
Classes/Seminars
- Toxic Tort and Environmental Updates, American Law Firm Association, March 1, 1991 - March 31, 1991
- Connecticut Evidence, Professional Educational Systems, 1989
Past Employment Positions
- Judicial Branch, State of Connecticut, Judge, 2001 - 2009
- Rome, McGuigan Sabanosh, P.C., Partner, 1992 - 2001
Pro Bono Activities
- ESL Instructor, Hispanic Center, Danburt, CT, 2007
- Trustee, University of Connecticut, 1995 - 2001
- Planning Commission, Redding CT, 1987 - 1995
Ancillary Businesses
- Mediation, Arbitration, Mini Trials, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Fraternities/Sororities
- Zeta Psi
