Atty. Richard Earl Townsend

Atty. Richard Earl Townsend

Richard Earl Townsend is a lawyer practicing probate, municipal law, civil practice. Richard received a degree from University of California Santa Cruz, CA, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Earl Townsend at a glance

Richard Earl Townsend is an Asst. Co. Coun. based in Los Angeles, California. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on probate, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1976) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1976). Educated at University of California School of Law at Los Angeles (J.D., 1975) and University of California Santa Cruz, CA Claremont McKenna College (M.A., 1972). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard Earl Townsend is a lawyer practicing probate, municipal law, civil practice
  • Richard received a degree from University of California Santa Cruz, CA, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Richard practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Earl Townsend's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative 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 Los Angeles 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 Richard Earl Townsend

Where is Richard Earl Townsend's law office located?
Richard Earl Townsend's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Earl Townsend handle?
Richard Earl Townsend focuses on probate, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard Earl Townsend practiced law?
Richard Earl Townsend has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Richard Earl Townsend go to law school?
Richard Earl Townsend earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (M.A., 1972).
How can I contact Richard Earl Townsend for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law at Los Angeles
- 1975
M.A.
University of California Santa Cruz, CA Claremont McKenna College
- 1972

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1976

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