Mary Alane Downs
About Mary Alane Downs
Mary Alane Downs is a lawyer based in Hunt Valley, MD and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2009. Mary Alane Downs is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Hunt Valley, Maryland
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Downs Ward Bender Hauptmann & Herzog PA
Education: University of Maryland, J.D., graduated 1982
Location: Hunt Valley, MD
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