Atty. Stephen H. Townsend
Stephen H. Townsend is a lawyer practicing business litigation.
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Stephen H. Townsend is an Attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Goodwin Procter LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1997). Educated at Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and St. Michael's College (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen H. Townsend is a lawyer practicing business litigation
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from St. Michael's College in 1984, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Stephen practices at Goodwin Procter LLP in Boston, MA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen H. Townsend is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Stephen H. Townsend is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →
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Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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