Atty. Roger Townsend
Mr. Roger Townsend is a lawyer practicing civil appeals, appellate: civil, civil rights.
Appellate: Civil & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 47+ Years Experience
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About Roger Townsend at a Glance
Roger Townsend is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Alexander Dubose Jones & Townsend LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on civil rights and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court Second Circuit Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Souther (1979). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1979) and University of Texas at Arlington (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and Director and. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Roger Townsend
- Mr. Roger Townsend is a lawyer practicing civil appeals, appellate: civil, civil rights
- Roger received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Arlington in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Roger practices at Alexander Dubose Jones & Townsend LLP in Houston, TX
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Roger Townsend's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Roger Townsend handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Civil Rights in Houston
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Appellate Practice in Houston
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Houston Choose Roger Townsend
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Roger Townsend's practice in the field of civil rights and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Roger Townsend brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering civil rights and appellate, Roger Townsend can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Roger Townsend attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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