Atty. John Townsend Dukes

Atty. John Townsend Dukes

Member: Alabama Law Review; Farrah Law Society.

Mobile Mobile 32 yrs experience 32 year
Call (251) 384-7524 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Townsend Dukes at a glance

John Townsend Dukes is a Shareholder based in Mobile, Alabama, practicing at Helmsing Leach Herlong Newman And Rouse P C. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Alabama U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Alabama U.S. Court (1994). Educated at University of Alabama School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Washington & Lee University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Mobile County, Baldwin County, and American Bar Associations Alabama State Bar. Serands clients in Mobile, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Member

  • Alabama Law Review
  • Farrah Law Society

Practice Areas Explained

John Townsend Dukes's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Townsend Dukes

Where is John Townsend Dukes's law office located?
John Townsend Dukes's law practice is located in Mobile, Alabama. The firm is Helmsing Leach Herlong Newman And Rouse P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Townsend Dukes handle?
John Townsend Dukes focuses on employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has John Townsend Dukes practiced law?
John Townsend Dukes has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did John Townsend Dukes go to law school?
John Townsend Dukes earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact John Townsend Dukes for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Townsend Dukes received?
John Townsend Dukes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Alabama School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
Washington & Lee University
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Alabama U.S. Court
Admitted: 1994

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