About Catherine

Catherine Downing is a attorney based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with over 38 years of experience in the legal field. She specializes in family law, business law, arbitration and mediation, construction law, and insurance claims. Ms. Downing is a member of the New Mexico State Bar, having been admitted in 1988. She practices at Downing ADR & Legal, LLC, located at 2205 Miguel Chavez, Suite A, Santa Fe, NM 87505. The firm offers services in personal injury, domestic relations, civil litigation, and more.

Ms. Downing earned her Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1988. Prior to her legal career, she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Washington in 1978. Her diverse educational background has equipped her to handle many legal matters effectively. Throughout her career, Ms. Downing has been recognized for her contributions to the legal profession.

In 2021, she received the "Distinguished Peer Rated" award, granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards. This accolade supports her maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in her practice. In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Downing is actively involved in alternative dispute resolution. She serves as a neutral panelist for the American Arbitration Association, where she applies her expertise to facilitate fair and efficient resolutions in various disputes. Her involvement in arbitration and mediation shows her dedication to providing clients with comprehensive legal services that extend beyond traditional litigation.

Ms. Downing's office is situated at 2074 Galisteo Street, Suite B-5, Santa Fe, NM 87505. She can be contacted by phone at (505) 820-1515. Her experience and dedication to her clients make her a valuable resource for those seeking legal assistance in the Santa Fe area.

Education

University of New Mexico

J.D. | Law

1985

New Mexico

Accepted Jurisdictions

New Mexico

Court Admissions

New Mexico Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1988

Types of Cases Handled

Family Law Business Law Arbitration & Mediation Construction Law Insurance Claims

Legal Services Scope

Personal Injury Domestic Relations Civil Litigation

Professional Associations

American Arbitration Association

Neutral Panel 1990 - Current

New Mexico State Bar

has membership 1988 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 2074 Galisteo St, B-5 Santa Fe NM 87505

Sources

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