Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP
Attorney Profile
Larry R. Downs

Larry R. Downs
Managing Partner

Tel: 812-423-3183
Fax: 812-423-3841
 

ldowns@kddk.com
Areas of Practice
Union Avoidance and Organizing Campaigns
NLRB Unfair Labor Practice Cases
Employment Litigation
Contract Negotiations and Arbitrations
Employment Policy and Procedure Review
Public Sector Labor and Employment Issues
Education

DePauw University (B.A. 1970)
Indiana University (J.D., 1974)
Bar Admissions

State of Indiana
State of Illinois
U.S. District Court,
Southern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court,
Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court,
Southern District of Illinois
U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit

Larry R. Downs has practiced labor and employment law for thirty years. He focuses on recognizing the client's business interests and strives to further those interests with efficient, timely solutions.

Experience:

  • Advises employers on Union organizing issues and elections.

  • Defends employers in NLRB unfair labor practice cases and representation hearings.

  • Defends employers in Title VII and other employment discrimination litigation.

  • Chief Spokesperson for employers in Union contract negotiations.

  • Reviews and develops employee handbooks and other workplace policies and procedures.

  • Provides supervisory training in union avoidance, sexual harassment, etc.

  • Public sector interest arbitration and negotiations.

  • City Attorney, City of Evansville (1999-2003)

Business & Professional Affiliations:

  • Evansville Bar Association

  • Indiana Bar Association (Past Chairman, Labor and Employment Law Section)

  • American Bar Association

Community/Civic Affiliations:

  • Southwestern Indiana Easter Seal Society (Past Chairman)

  • Tri-State Public Teleplex (public radio/TV)


Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP
501 Main Street, Suite 305, Evansville, Indiana 47708
Telephone: (812) 423-3183, Facsimile: (812) 423-3841