Atty. James E Townsend

Atty. James E Townsend

James E Townsend is a lawyer practicing indian law, gaming law. James received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of City of New York in 1966, and has been licensed for 43 years.

St. Petersburg St. Petersburg 43 Years Experience 43 year

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About James E Townsend at a glance

James E Townsend is a entertainment attorney based in St. Petersburg, Florida. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1983). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1978) and Queens College of the City University of City of New York (B.A. Queens, 1966). Serves clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James E Townsend is a lawyer practicing indian law, gaming law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of City of New York in 1966, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • James practices in St. Petersburg, FL

Practice Areas Explained

James E Townsend's Areas of Practice

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

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Where is James E Townsend's law office located?
James E Townsend's law practice is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E Townsend handle?
James E Townsend focuses on entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James E Townsend practiced law?
James E Townsend has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did James E Townsend go to law school?
James E Townsend earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A. Queens, 1966).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1978
B.A. Queens
Queens College of the City University of City of New York
- 1966

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1983

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