Atty. Nicholas Lee Townsend

Atty. Nicholas Lee Townsend

Mr. Nicholas Lee Townsend is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, public policy and legislative, congressional investigations and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Nicholas Lee Townsend at a glance

Nicholas Lee Townsend is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Arnold And Porter Llp. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on securities and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006) and District of Columbia (2007). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2006) and University of Michigan (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Nicholas Lee Townsend is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, public policy and legislative, congressional investigations and 4 other areas of law
  • Nicholas received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Nicholas practices at Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Nicholas Lee Townsend's Areas of Practice

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

Securities Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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

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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 Nicholas Lee Townsend

Where is Nicholas Lee Townsend's law office located?
Nicholas Lee Townsend's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Arnold And Porter Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicholas Lee Townsend handle?
Nicholas Lee Townsend focuses on securities, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Nicholas Lee Townsend practiced law?
Nicholas Lee Townsend has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Nicholas Lee Townsend go to law school?
Nicholas Lee Townsend earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Nicholas Lee Townsend for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2006
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2007

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