James F. Downey has over thirty-five years of experience in the trusts and estates area. He assists individuals and families in estate planning matters, including the preparation of wills, trusts and related documents, as well as with the administration of trusts and estates. Mr. Downey also advises clients on the operation of charitable organizations and counsels the owners of closely held businesses on succession of ownership and tax planning matters.

Memberships

New York State Bar Association: Member, Income Taxation of Estates and Trusts, 1958-1962, 1970; Chairman, Committee on Estate and Gift Taxation, 1974-1976

The Association of the Bar of the City of New York: Member, Committee on Civil Rights, 1966-1968; Member, Committee on Atomic Energy, 1965-1966; Member, Committee on Surrogates' Courts, 1959-1962

Activities

Fellow, The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

Admitted to Practice

New York, 1956

Education

LL.B., Harvard Law School, 1955

A.B., Harvard University, 1952