Atty. John Townsend Rich

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.

Washington Washington 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About John Townsend Rich at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

John Townsend Rich's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Townsend Rich 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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

John Townsend Rich is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Townsend Rich

Where is John Townsend Rich's law office located?
John Townsend Rich's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Goodwin Procter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Townsend Rich handle?
John Townsend Rich focuses on business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Townsend Rich practiced law?
John Townsend Rich has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did John Townsend Rich go to law school?
John Townsend Rich earned their education at (LL.B., 1969); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact John Townsend Rich for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Townsend Rich received?
John Townsend Rich's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Yale University Law School
- 1969
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1970
District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District
Admitted: 1972

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