Atty. Neil W. Townsend

Atty. Neil W. Townsend

Neil W. Townsend is a lawyer practicing government, advertising, corporate and financial services and 2 other areas of law.

New York New York 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Neil W. Townsend at a glance

Neil W. Townsend is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, government, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1990), Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (1990), and New York (2007). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Tufts University (B.S. Engineering, 1987). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Neil W. Townsend is a lawyer practicing government, advertising, corporate and financial services and 2 other areas of law
  • Neil received a B.S. degree from Tufts University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Neil practices at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Neil W. Townsend's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Neil W. Townsend 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Neil W. Townsend

Where is Neil W. Townsend's law office located?
Neil W. Townsend's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Neil W. Townsend handle?
Neil W. Townsend focuses on business, m&a, government, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Neil W. Townsend practiced law?
Neil W. Townsend has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Neil W. Townsend go to law school?
Neil W. Townsend earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S. Engineering, 1987).
How can I contact Neil W. Townsend for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Villanova University School of Law
- 1990
B.S. Engineering
Tufts University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1990
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Admitted: 1990
New York
Admitted: 2007

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