Katherine Dowd, Business Attorney in Stamford, Connecticut
Over 34 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Employment, and IP · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Stamford, CT
Practicing business in Stamford since 1992.
- 34+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Katherine Dowd is an attorney based in Stamford, CT. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and IP. Katherine has over 34 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Stamford, CT
- Experience
- over 34 years
- Known for
- Business · Employment · IP
- Handles Business, Employment, and IP matters from Stamford, CT.
- Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Katherine Dowd: Katherine Dowd is an attorney based in Stamford, CT. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and IP. Katherine has over 34 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Katherine Dowd
Katherine concentrates on business, employment, ip, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katherine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Employment
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IP
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Business cases in Stamford, Connecticut
Katherine takes business matters in Stamford, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Stamford, Connecticut
Katherine takes employment matters in Stamford, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.
IP cases in Stamford, Connecticut
Katherine takes ip matters in Stamford, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in Stamford, Connecticut
Katherine takes tax matters in Stamford, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Katherine Dowd — Over 34 years of Connecticut business experience
Katherine Dowd is an attorney based in Stamford, CT. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and IP. Katherine has over 34 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Katherine Dowd is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, licensing, commercial and 2 other areas of law. Katherine received a B.A. degree from Smith College in 1983, and has been licensed for 34 years. Katherine practices in Stamford, CT.
How Katherine handles business matters
Katherine Dowd is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, licensing, commercial and 2 other areas of law. Katherine received a B.A. degree from Smith College in 1983, and has been licensed for 34 years. Katherine practices in Stamford, CT.
Who Katherine represents
Katherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and ip matters in Stamford and the surrounding Connecticut area.
Credentials
Katherine Dowd's legal education and bar admissions
College of William & Mary
J.D. · 1992
Smith College
B.A. · 1983
Jurisdictions
Katherine's state bar admissions
California
1997 · ACTIVE
Connecticut
1992 · ACTIVE
Katherine studied at J.D. in College of William & Mary and B.A. in Smith College.
Law school and academic background
Katherine completed J.D. in College of William & Mary and B.A. in Smith College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katherine runs in Connecticut is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Katherine Dowd
Katherine has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Affiliations
Katherine's professional memberships and bar associations
Stamford-Norwalk Regional, Connecticut and American Bar Associations State Bar of California
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Locations
Katherine Dowd's office in Stamford
Katherine's primary office is at 120 Towne St Unit 629, Stamford, CT, 06902-6170. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Katherine Dowd — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Katherine. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Stamford.
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How to hire Katherine Dowd — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Katherine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Katherine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Katherine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Stamford, Connecticut
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Katherine
Katherine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Katherine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Katherine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Katherine Dowd
How much does it cost to hire Katherine for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Katherine offer a free consultation?
Katherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Katherine's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Connecticut typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Katherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Katherine take my case if I'm outside Stamford?
Katherine is licensed in Connecticut. Matters governed by Connecticut law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Katherine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Katherine?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Katherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Katherine accepting new business clients right now?
Katherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Stamford, Hartford and New Haven in Connecticut
Katherine handles business matters throughout Connecticut. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
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