Atty. W Danforth Townley

Atty. W Danforth Townley

W Danforth Townley is a lawyer practicing investment management, hedge funds, trading and markets. W received a B.A. degree from Yale College in 1979, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Boston Boston 40 Years Experience 40 year
Call (857) 416-2876

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About W Danforth Townley at a glance

W Danforth Townley is an attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in New York (1986). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1985) and Yale College (B.A., 1979). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • W Danforth Townley is a lawyer practicing investment management, hedge funds, trading and markets
  • W received a B.A. degree from Yale College in 1979, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • W practices in Boston, MA

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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 venue, 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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W Danforth Townley's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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W Danforth Townley has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
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W Danforth Townley earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1979).
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 1985
B.A.
Yale College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986

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