Atty. Elizabeth A. Townsend

Atty. Elizabeth A. Townsend

Elizabeth A. Townsend is a lawyer practicing civil practice, oil and gas law, mineral law and 4 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Elizabeth A. Townsend at a glance

Elizabeth A. Townsend is a Partner based in Austin, Texas. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on real estate, litigation, environmental, government, and adr. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1986), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1989), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1995). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1986) and University of Tennessee (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Austin and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Elizabeth A. Townsend is a lawyer practicing civil practice, oil and gas law, mineral law and 4 other areas of law
  • Elizabeth A. received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Elizabeth A. practices in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Elizabeth A. Townsend's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Elizabeth A. Townsend is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Elizabeth A. Townsend

Where is Elizabeth A. Townsend's law office located?
Elizabeth A. Townsend's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elizabeth A. Townsend handle?
Elizabeth A. Townsend focuses on real estate, litigation, environmental, government, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Elizabeth A. Townsend practiced law?
Elizabeth A. Townsend has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Elizabeth A. Townsend go to law school?
Elizabeth A. Townsend earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Elizabeth A. Townsend for a consultation?
You can contact Elizabeth A. Townsend directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Elizabeth A. Townsend received?
Elizabeth A. Townsend's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1986
B.A.
University of Tennessee
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
Texas
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 2002

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