Atty. Robert Irving Townsend III

Atty. Robert Irving Townsend III

Robert Irving Townsend III is a lawyer practicing corporate. Robert received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.

New York New York 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Robert Irving Townsend III at a glance

Robert Irving Townsend III is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New York (1991). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1990) and Harvard College (A.B., 1987). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Irving Townsend III is a lawyer practicing corporate
  • Robert received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Robert practices at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Irving Townsend III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Irving Townsend III 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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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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Where is Robert Irving Townsend III's law office located?
Robert Irving Townsend III's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Irving Townsend III handle?
Robert Irving Townsend III focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Robert Irving Townsend III practiced law?
Robert Irving Townsend III has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Robert Irving Townsend III go to law school?
Robert Irving Townsend III earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (A.B., 1987).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1990
A.B.
Harvard College
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991

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