Atty. Joseph Thomas Townsend

Atty. Joseph Thomas Townsend

Joseph Thomas Townsend is a lawyer practicing probate, commercial, estate planning and 14 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of Memphis in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years.

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Profile Summary

About Joseph Thomas Townsend at a glance

Joseph Thomas Townsend is a Member based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at The Law Offices of Tommy L. Fullen. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on wills, irs, contracts, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1986) and Colorado (1998). Educated at The College of William and Mary (LL.M. Taxation, 1992) and University of Memphis (B.A., 1980). Active member of Memphis and Colorado Bar Associations. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph Thomas Townsend is a lawyer practicing probate, commercial, estate planning and 14 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of Memphis in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Joseph practices at The Law Offices of Tommy L. Fullen in Memphis, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Thomas Townsend's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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IRS Disputes & Audits

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Contracts

Joseph Thomas Townsend is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Tennessee →

Trusts

Joseph Thomas Townsend is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

Joseph Thomas Townsend is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph Thomas Townsend

Where is Joseph Thomas Townsend's law office located?
Joseph Thomas Townsend's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm is The Law Offices of Tommy L. Fullen. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Thomas Townsend handle?
Joseph Thomas Townsend focuses on wills, irs, contracts, trusts, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Joseph Thomas Townsend practiced law?
Joseph Thomas Townsend has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Joseph Thomas Townsend go to law school?
Joseph Thomas Townsend earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1992); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Joseph Thomas Townsend for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
The College of William and Mary
- 1992
B.A.
University of Memphis
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1986
Colorado
Admitted: 1998

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