CRAIG T. DOWNS, ESQ.
Fourth generation native Miamian. FSU, 1983, St Thomas University, School of Law, 1988. Over 15 years experience as personal injury lawyer who established firm and its exclusive areas of practice. Memberships: American Bar Assoc., Fla Bar Assoc., Coral Gables Bar Assoc., Association of Trial Lawyers of America, S.E. Admiralty Law Institute, Admiralty Law Institute (SEALI), Florida Admiralty Law Institute (Fatla). Craig T. Downs was awarded the Martindale-Hubbell's AV rating which identifies a lawyer with very high to preeminent legal ability reflecting his expertise, experience, integrity and overall professional excellence. This rating mainly indicates an attorney's professionalism and ethical standards.

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1986 B.S. Florida State University
J.D. 1992 St. Thomas University
1993-1995 Senior in house litigation counsel Carnival Cruise Lines
1995 – present Law Offices of Julio J. Ayala, P.A.
2002 co founder and  Partner of Crewmember and Maritime Advocacy Center P.A.

Memberships:
American Trial Lawyers Association
Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
Cuban American Bar Association

Over ten years experience in maritime personal injury trials and pre trial litigation of crew member and passenger personal injury claims. Mr. Ayala has successfully represented hundreds of crewmembers against cruise lines and cargo shipping companies in all types of personal injury claims involving unsafe work conditions, improper shipboard and shore side medical treatment, maintenance and cure, sexual assaults, and crew member wage disputes, maritime liens and vessel arrests.