Atty. Robert Neal Townsend

Atty. Robert Neal Townsend

Robert Neal Townsend is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, employment discrimination. Robert received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1968, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Neal Townsend at a glance

Robert Neal Townsend is a discrimination and employment attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1970), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1974), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1980). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1970) and University of Tennessee (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Knoxville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Neal Townsend is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, employment discrimination
  • Robert received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1968, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Robert practices in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Neal Townsend's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

Robert Neal Townsend is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Robert Neal Townsend is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert Neal Townsend

Where is Robert Neal Townsend's law office located?
Robert Neal Townsend's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Neal Townsend handle?
Robert Neal Townsend focuses on discrimination, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Robert Neal Townsend practiced law?
Robert Neal Townsend has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Robert Neal Townsend go to law school?
Robert Neal Townsend earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.S., 1968).
How can I contact Robert Neal Townsend for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert Neal Townsend received?
Robert Neal Townsend's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1970
B.S.
University of Tennessee
- 1968

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1980

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