Mr. Dowd's primary areas of practice are construction law, commercial and general litigation.
Prior to joining Dreyer Boyajian LLP, Mr. Dowd served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Litigation Bureau of the Office of the New York State Attorney General and was a partner at the law firm of Couch White LLP. As an assistant attorney general, Mr. Dowd represented several state agencies, including the New York State Department of Correctional Services and the New York State Police, in civil actions commenced in both state and federal courts. Mr. Dowd also tried several jury civil cases in federal court. While at Couch White LLP, Mr. Dowd served as a member of the firm's Construction and Commercial Transactions/Litigation group.
Mr. Dowd has represented a wide-variety of construction industry clients including project owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, design professionals and surety companies. Mr. Dowd has extensive experience in contract law, surety law, lien law, construction trust law, commercial litigation, both jury and non-jury, having served as counsel in trials, arbitration and mediation. Mr. Dowd also is a member of the Associated General Contractors of New York State, LLC, the Eastern Contractors Association, the Northeastern Subcontractors Association and the Saratoga Builders Association, Inc.
Mr. Dowd also possesses considerable experience in defending commercial companies in massive tort actions involving alleged asbestos exposure. He also handles vehicle and traffic matters.
He resides in Clifton Park, New York with his wife, Marie, and his two children, Emma and Jack.
Professional Associations and Memberships: Associated General Contractors of New York State, LLC, Member; Eastern Contractors Association, Member; Northeastern Subcontractors Association, Member; Saratoga Builders Association, Inc., Member.
Past Employment Positions: Couch White, LLP, Partner/Associate, 1999-2009; New York State Attorney General's Office - Litigation Bureau, Law Apprentice/Asst Attorney General, 1997-1998.