Megan Downing
About Megan Downing
Megan Downing is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2017. Megan Downing is recognized in the following practice area:
- Denver, Colorado
- DUI / DWI Defense
Current Firm: Recht Kornfeld PC
Education: University of Denver, J.D., graduated 2005
Location: Denver, CO
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