Contact Larry
501 Main Street, Suite 305
P.O. Box 3646
Evansville, IN 47735-3646
T: 812.423.3183
Email Larry at
ldowns@kddk.com
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Larry’s Assistant
Charlena Gehl
T: 812.423.3183
cgehl@kddk.com
Partner
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 – Labor and Employment Law Section, Past Chairman
- American Bar Association
Community/Civic Affiliations
- Southwestern Indiana Easter Seal Society – Past Chairman
- Tri-State Public Teleplex (public radio/TV)
Recognitions
- AV® rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
Practice Teams
Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Municipalities & Government
Education
- DePauw University
(B.A. 1970) - Indiana University
(J.D., 1974)
Bar Admissions
- State of Indiana
- State of Illinois
Court Admissions
- 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

