Background
Downey, Richard Lawrence was born on April 3, 1948 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of William G. and Laufey A. Downey.
Downey, Richard Lawrence was born on April 3, 1948 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of William G. and Laufey A. Downey.
Randolph-Macon College (Bachelor of Arts, 1970). Hamline University (Juris Doctor, honors list, 1977). Phi Alpha Delta.
Maj., United States. Army Reserve. Civil Affairs, 310th Theatre Army Area Command. Working as a partner of DUVALL, HARRIGAN, HALE & DOWNEY. Admitted to the bar, 1978, Virginia and United States.
Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit. 1983, United States. Supreme Court. 1984, United States. Tax Court and United States.
Claims Court.
Lieutenant colonel United States Army. Colonel state defense force brigade Commander, Virginia. Member American Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Virginia State Bar Association, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Fairfax Bar Association (general district courts committee 1984-1986, circuit court committee 1988-1989), National Lawyers Association, Christian Legal Society, Fairfax County Chamber of C. (international trade committee, planning and land use committee, legislation committee 1984), Icelandic Association Washington (president), Phi Alpha Delta, Rotary.
Married Pamela L. Drewry, July 10, 1971. Children: Anna Christine, Laura Michele, Richard Lawrence, Patricia Kathleen.