Atty. Peter Norton Townshend

Atty. Peter Norton Townshend

Peter Norton Townshend is a lawyer practicing business, emerging companies, venture capital and 6 other areas of law. Peter received a M.B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1996, and has been licensed for 30 years.

San Diego San Diego 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Norton Townshend at a glance

Peter Norton Townshend is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (1996). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley (J.D., 1996) and University of California, Berkeley (M.B.A. Yale, 1996). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Norton Townshend is a lawyer practicing business, emerging companies, venture capital and 6 other areas of law
  • Peter received a M.B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1996, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Peter practices at Perkins Coie LLP in San Diego, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Norton Townshend's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Norton Townshend 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

Peter Norton Townshend is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Norton Townshend

Where is Peter Norton Townshend's law office located?
Peter Norton Townshend's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Norton Townshend handle?
Peter Norton Townshend focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter Norton Townshend practiced law?
Peter Norton Townshend has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Peter Norton Townshend go to law school?
Peter Norton Townshend earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (M.B.A. Yale, 1996).
How can I contact Peter Norton Townshend for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Peter Norton Townshend received?
Peter Norton Townshend's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley
- 1996
M.B.A. Yale
University of California, Berkeley
- 1996

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996

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