Atty. John Townsend Rich
John Townsend Rich is a lawyer practicing appellate litigation, antitrust & competition, business litigation. John received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1965, and has been licensed for 56 years.
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John Townsend Rich is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Goodwin Procter LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Supreme Court (1970) and District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District (1972). Educated at Yale University Law School (LL.B., 1969) and Harvard University (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Townsend Rich is a lawyer practicing appellate litigation, antitrust & competition, business litigation
- John received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1965, and has been licensed for 56 years
- John practices at Goodwin Procter LLP in Washington, DC
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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