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Karl Dowden

Karl Dowden

 
  • Real Estate Law
  • New York
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Lawyer Rating and Reviews
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Bradley  Bailyn
Bradley Bailyn November 30, 2022
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Karl is highly knowledgeable, highly ethical and completely responsive. I refer real estate cases to him first because I know he'll do a great job and I'll be thanked later for the referral. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We have been colleagues for a few years now and I turn to Karl when I need on certain occasions advice regarding complex real estate matters. I've also consulted with a client of his.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

We're always on the same side when I consult him or assist a client of his.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2019 through 2022. Karl is an expert at real estate law and when I have complex questions I sometimes turn to Karl before spending my clients' money on legal research. Karl can sometimes share in a few minutes insight and information which would take hours for me to discover independently.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

He is exceptionally knowledgeable about real estate and if/when he does not know something, he knows exactly who would know, and those people pick up the phone when they know I'm referred by Karl.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Karl is an expert in real estate law which is why I always refer matters to him that my firm cannot handle inhouse.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Karl is a respected expert in his field and I have heard him present on real estate to a group of lawyers including me.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Karl is an effective oral advocate and negotiator. He speaks clearly, simply and thoughfully.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Karl is highly professional and always ethical from my experience. It may not matter to some, but as a formal person myself, I appreciate that Karl always wears well-fitted, newly pressed suits and still wears a tie. It's nice that some people still have professional pride.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Real estate, commercial leases, contracts.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Negotiation
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes