Robert Bruce Downes

Background

Downes, Robert Bruce was born on October 20, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Arthur Bruce and Helen (Rita) Downes.

Education

Bachelor of Science, St. Vincent, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, 1965; Juris Doctor, Boston College, 1968.

Career

Associate, Elliot Goodman, Natick, Massachusetts, 1969-1970; assistant district attorney, State of Alaska, Fairbanks, 1970-1975; associate, Jay Hodges, Fairbanks, 1975-1976; partner, Jay Hodges, Fairbanks, 1976-1977; partner, Dick Cole, Fairbanks, 1977-1980; sole practice, Fairbanks, 1980-1984; partner, Downes & McKelvie, Fairbanks, 1984-1987; head, Robert B. Downes, Professional Corporation, Fairbanks, 1987-1994; partner, Downes, MacDonald & Levengood, since 1994.

Achievements

• Robert Bruce Downes has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Alaska Bar Association, Tanana Valley Bar Association, Association Trial Lawyers American, Mens Hockey Association (president 1986-1987), Alaska Goldpanners (board directors 1978-1988).

Interests

• Avocations: hockey, hunting, fishing.

Connections

Married Esther C. Weiss, December 31,1969 (divorced July 1982). Married Melissa Ann Williams, November 27, 1983. 1 stepchild, Amy Jo Coletta.

Father:

Arthur Bruce Downes

Mother:

Helen (Rita) Downes

Spouse:

Melissa Ann Williams

Spouse:

Esther C. Weiss