Andy Downer is a true Charlotte native. He was born and raised in Charlotte. He graduated from Providence High School and went to college at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte where he received a degree in Mathematics for Business. Mr. Downer worked for Downer, Walters & Mitchener, P.A. over the years as a legal assistant before receiving his law degree from the Charlotte School of Law, where he graduated ahead of his class. After receiving his license to practice law, Mr. Downer became a full-time attorney at The Downer Law Firm, P.A. where he diligently helps those that are injured and in need of legal assistance.

Nathan Mulvihill has joined the Downer Law Firm after several years of law practice in New Mexico. There, Nathan began his legal career as a Trial Attorney, prosecuting misdemeanor domestic violence and drunk driving cases in the City of Albuquerque. Following his role as an ADA, Nathan was hired to be in-house counsel for the Air Quality Program within the City of Albuquerque’s Environmental Health Department. Nathan was tasked with overseeing the enforcement and administration of the Clean Air Act within the Program’s jurisdiction, and was lead counsel for several rulemakings, enforcement actions, permit applications, litigation and appeals. From there, Nathan moved to private practice where he was brought on to represent several municipalities and state agencies in similar administrative and municipal legal matters, ranging from representation at City Council meetings, rulemakings, legislation, litigation, employment matters, annexation and subdivision matters. In addition to municipal law, Nathan has also represented entities and individuals in matters involving homeowners associations, motor vehicle dealerships, personal injury, eviction, property tax disputes, misdemeanor criminal defense, and probate matters. Aside from practicing law, Nathan likes to watch football, hike in nature with his fiancée and two dogs, build Star Wars legos, and playing video games with friends.

After graduating from the University of North Carolina Law School with honors, Joel spent two years as a law clerk on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit – one year as a staff attorney and one year as a clerk to the Honorable William B. Traxler, Jr. Joel has since spent his entire career helping clients who faced civil litigation in a wide range of practice areas. During that time, Joel has helped a broad spectrum of clients - from individuals to companies in the manufacturing, communications, healthcare, and financial services industries, just to name a few. In addition to his experience in the trial courts, Joel has helped numerous clients in the appellate courts. Given the combined trial and appellate experience that Larry and Joel bring to the table, they will be there to help you navigate every stage of the legal process. For a list of some notable results Larry and Joel have achieved, please see our Case Results page.