Atty. Alan S. Townsend
Alan Townsend is a partner in the Litigation Group. Alan joined Bose McKinney & Evans in 1992 and focuses his practice on business litigation, attorney disciplinary matters, condemnation, and eminent domain and land-use disputes.
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Alan S. Townsend is a Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Indiana United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit United States District Court for the (1992). Educated at Indiana University Maurer School of Law - Bloomington (J.D., 1992) and Purdue University (B.S., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of (Board of Directors) Sagamore American Inn of Court. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Alan Townsend is a partner in the Litigation Group
- Alan joined Bose McKinney & Evans in 1992 and focuses his practice on business litigation, attorney disciplinary matters, condemnation, and eminent domain and land-use disputes
- In particular, Alan has significant background in litigating disputes between landowners and municipalities about the legal and permissible use of real estate
- He is an experienced trial lawyer, having tried cases in both federal and state court
- He has been recognized by Martindale Hubbell, Law & Politics and Indiana Business Magazine for his outstanding work as a litigator
- Alan also has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America for his work in condemnation and eminent domain proceedings on behalf of cities, towns, schools and utilities
- Honors / Awards AV Peer Review rated by Martindale Hubbell
- Distinguished Barrister, Indiana Lawyer 2019 Leadership in Law
- Best Lawyers 2017 Indianapolis Professional Malpractice Law-Defendants Lawyer of the Year
- The Best Lawyers in America (2007-2026)
- Indiana Super Lawyers (2004, 2009-2022)
- recognized as a Distinguished Hoosier by Governor Mitch Daniels
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Alan S. Townsend is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Indiana →
Alan S. Townsend is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Indiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Alan S. Townsend is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →
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Why local counsel matters in Indiana
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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