The biggest complaint that people have about their lawyers is that they are unresponsive and hard to get in touch with. We make a point to be easily accessible.
When you come to us, we understand that your situation is different from the last person’s and we treat it that way. We build your case from the ground up to fit your goals.
We take pride in the connections we have made within our community. No matter what your need is, we have a local resource on hand to make it happen.
David Downs began his career defending multi-billion dollar corporations and their insurers. The time he spent doing it gave him insight into the insurance game that not all lawyers have. He has handled countless personal injury cases in over 25 years of practicing law.
Jamie McDonough was born and raised in Boston. Although he initially pursued a career in soccer, his ability to inspire and motivate his teammates lead him down the path of law where he first worked for the insurance companies but then switched sides to defend and serve regular people in personal injury cases.
Chris Cowan comes from a family of lawyers that has always represented the little guy. He has litigated against Fortune 500 companies and some of the largest international corporations in the world, representing clients for death, paralysis and brain injuries.
Meg also comes from a long line of lawyers. She spent her whole childhood watching her family use the law to help people in need and knew from an early age that it was her calling in life, too. She knows from personal experience how insurance companies work and uses that to her clients' benefit in court.
We focus on personal injury because people who are hurt need strong advocates. We do our job well because that's just who we are.
When you need a lawyer, you want one who knows the area and its community because the rules aren’t the same everywhere.
Our team works together on cases because each of our lawyers has unique perspectives and experiences to put to work for you.
We have insight and knowledge that other firms just don't have.
Client falsely accused of inappropriately touching his adoptive son, a special needs child with mental health issues and cognitive delays. Jury returned a not guilty verdict following five days of testimony during which the defense challenged a biased and flawed investigation, and suggestive interview tactics by State child forensic interviewers.
Two high school buddies about to leave for college were heading back from a day of fishing when another car failed to stop at an intersection. One of the boys was catastrophically injured destroying his college plans. A full reconstruction as well as complete vehicle crash tests were commissioned to demonstrate the cause of injuries. Shortly before trial, a confidential settlement was obtained.
Surgical plates and screws were necessary for a boy's injured arm when his jacket sleeve got caught in a spinning ride component. A favorable settlement was reached covering his medical expenses and past and future pain limitations.
A mother and her two sons were significantly injured by a large commercial truck when its driver rear-end the family. A 7-figure out-of-court settlement was reached after the lawsuit was initially filed, information exchanged, and discovery completed.
For many people, the legal system seems stressful and cumbersome. We want you to know that it doesn't have to be that way. Lawyers can be hired on a budget, and many cases can be resolved with very little client involvement.
If you’re worried about hiring a lawyer, it’s understandable. Lawyers today have a bad rap as being arrogant and greedy. But we strive to be different. When you leave our office, you’ll feel much better than when you came in. No matter what you said to the police or what you said to anyone else, rest easy. Even if you accidentally incriminated yourself or said something that works against you in court, there are always ways to have statements thrown out. When it comes to your personal injury, know that you have a dedicated team of lawyers fighting in your corner.
If you’re worried that you can’t afford a lawyer, then don’t worry. When we take your case, we don’t get paid unless you do. That’s how confident we are that we can win. Not having enough money should never be a reason that people can’t get good legal representation, especially when they have been wronged and truly need it. We want to make sure that those in need are taken care of. So if you’ve never had to hire a lawyer before, or you’ve had a bad experience with one in the past, let us change that for you.
When you hire Downs, McDonough, Cowan & Foley, you can rest easy knowing that you’ve hired a team of lawyers who know what they’re doing and take great pride in their work. We don’t win unless you do and we will always fight to make sure that happens.
At Downs, McDonough, Cowan & Foley, we understand the immense challenges faced by those pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit. Located in Durango, Colorado, our firm is dedicated to helping clients across Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma work through these detailed cases.
Pedestrian accidents can lead to serious injuries and significant emotional distress, leaving victims struggling with medical bills, lost wages, and a prolonged recovery. If you’ve been involved in a pedestrian accident, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries and other damages.
