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Atty. Christopher John Townsend

Atty. Christopher John Townsend

Christopher John Townsend is a lawyer practicing oil & gas, state legislation and public policy, communications & media and 3 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Chicago Chicago 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher John Townsend at a glance

Christopher John Townsend is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Quarles & Brady LLP. They haand 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1992). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1991) and Augustana College (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Actiand member of Chicago, Illinois State and American (Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice Committee, Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law Committee, and Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law Committee) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher John Townsend is a lawyer practicing oil & gas, state legislation and public policy, communications & media and 3 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Christopher practices at Quarles & Brady LLP in Chicago, IL

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Christopher John Townsend's law office located?
Christopher John Townsend's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Quarles & Brady LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Christopher John Townsend practiced law?
Christopher John Townsend has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Christopher John Townsend go to law school?
Christopher John Townsend earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
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What awards or recognition has Christopher John Townsend receiandd?
Christopher John Townsend's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1991
B.A.
Augustana College
- 1988

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1992

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