Atty. Kim Higgins Townsend

Atty. Kim Higgins Townsend

Kim Higgins Townsend is a lawyer practicing trial practice, torts, criminal and 4 other areas of law. Kim received a B.A. degree from Hofstra University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

New York New York 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Kim Higgins Townsend at a glance

Kim Higgins Townsend is a contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, and litigation attorney based in New York, New York. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in New York (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1986), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1986). Educated at Hofstra University (J.D., 1979) and Hofstra University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Kim Higgins Townsend is a lawyer practicing trial practice, torts, criminal and 4 other areas of law
  • Kim received a B.A. degree from Hofstra University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Kim practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Kim Higgins Townsend's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kim Higgins Townsend

Where is Kim Higgins Townsend's law office located?
Kim Higgins Townsend's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kim Higgins Townsend handle?
Kim Higgins Townsend focuses on contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Kim Higgins Townsend practiced law?
Kim Higgins Townsend has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Kim Higgins Townsend go to law school?
Kim Higgins Townsend earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Kim Higgins Townsend for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hofstra University
- 1979
B.A.
Hofstra University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1986

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