Atty. Edward Howard Townsend

Atty. Edward Howard Townsend

Edward Howard Townsend is a lawyer practicing business, corporate, health care professionals and 2 other areas of law. Edward received a B.A. degree from Trinity College in 2002, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Rochester Rochester 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Edward Howard Townsend at a glance

Edward Howard Townsend is an Associate based in Rochester, New York, practicing at Harter Secrest & Emery LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (2011). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 2010) and Trinity College (B.A. History, 2002). Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Edward Howard Townsend is a lawyer practicing business, corporate, health care professionals and 2 other areas of law
  • Edward received a B.A. degree from Trinity College in 2002, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Edward practices at Harter Secrest & Emery LLP in Rochester, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Edward Howard Townsend's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward Howard Townsend handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rochester are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Edward Howard Townsend

Where is Edward Howard Townsend's law office located?
Edward Howard Townsend's law practice is located in Rochester, New York. The firm is Harter Secrest & Emery LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward Howard Townsend handle?
Edward Howard Townsend focuses on business, m&a, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Edward Howard Townsend practiced law?
Edward Howard Townsend has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Edward Howard Townsend go to law school?
Edward Howard Townsend earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A. History, 2002).
How can I contact Edward Howard Townsend for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Syracuse University College of Law
- 2010
B.A. History
Trinity College
- 2002

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2011

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