Jeffrey S. Downs (jdowns@anapolschwartz.com)

Jeffrey S. Downs is an associate in the civil litigation department of Anapol Schwartz.

Mr. Downs primarily focuses his practice in products liability, wrongful death, catastrophic injury and employment law matters. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Downs was an associate with the prominent defense firms of Pepper Hamilton LLP and Dechert LLP and utilizes his vast experience as a defense attorney to bring a unique perspective that has proven successful when dealing with complex issues for his clients. As a former law clerk for the Honorable Cynthia M. Rufe, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Mr. Downs brings first-hand knowledge of the procedural prerequisites necessary to file cases and execute a successful litigation strategy. In addition to his practical experience at the trial level, Mr. Downs has successfully briefed and/or argued before numerous appellate courts including the New Jersey Supreme Court.

In 1994, Mr. Downs received his Bachelor's degree, with honors, from Rutgers University School of Business and was named to the National Deans List of America.  He earned his law degree, with honors, from Rutgers University School of Law in 2001 and was named a Deans Scholar, a designation reserved for students reaching the highest achievement within the top 5% of the class overall. While in law school, Mr. Downs was elected to serve as a faculty aid in legal writing and also served as an Executive Editorial Board Member for the Rutgers Law Review where he published an article on amusement ride safety issues in the Rutgers Law Journal, Vol. 32, Fall 2000. Mr. Downs was also a finalist in advanced Hunter Moot Court and was awarded the "Top Ten Brief" award designation.

Mr. Downs is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, as well as before the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Attorney News & Publications

The Accidental Tourist: Navigating Legal Pitfalls in Travel Injury Litigation, by Mark J. LeWinter and Jeffrey S. Downs, The Legal Intelligencer, 1/14/2011

Representing the Injured Tourist - InjuryBoard, Jan 24, 2011

STATE FAIR TRAGEDY: The Show Must Go On – NOT ALWAYS! - InjuryBoard, Aug 17, 2011

Amusement Ride Safety: Roller Coaster Death Tragedy – Is Federal Oversight A Necessary Evil? - InjuryBoard, Aug 16, 2011

Five Basic Considerations your Builder/Employer Should be Enforcing on the Residential Job-site - InjuryBoard, Jul 27, 2011

OSHA Rescinds Interim Fall Protection Standard for Residential Construction - InjuryBoard, Jul 20, 2011

The State Fair & Outdoor Festival Safety Loophole - InjuryBoard, Sep 05, 2011

Sniglar Cribs Recalled Due To Entrapment And Suffocation Hazards - InjuryBoard, Mar 03, 2011

Even Superheroes Need Fall Protection On The Job - InjuryBoard, Jul 13, 2011

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