New York - Lawyers
Basic Profile Info
- Name: James Thompson Towne
- Experience: 49 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Arbitration & Mediation, Business Law, Construction Law ...
- Jurisdictions: New York, St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Bar, Vermont
- Website: http://www.townelaw.com/
Education
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Albany Law School
J.D. (1975) (1972 - 1975)
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University of Vermont
B.A. (1971) (1967 - 1971)
Associations
- Board of Ethics, Town of Ballston: Member (Current)
- Federal Bar Council and Foundation: Member (Current)
- American Bar Association, Section of Trial Counsel, Corporate, Banking and Business Law: Member (Current)
- Vermont Bar Association: Member (Current)
- Albany County Bar Association: Member (Current)
- Rensselaer County Bar Association: Member (Current)
- Saratoga County Bar Association: Member (Current)
- Warren County Bar Association: Member (Current)
- New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers: Member (Current)
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America: Member (Current)
- American Arbitration Association (1981-2000), Panel of Arbitrators, Commercial and Construction Panels: Member (Current)
- Dispute Resolution Program, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York: Designated Arbitrator and Mediator and Early Neutral Evaluator (Current)
- National Association of Dealer Counsel (NADC): Member (Current)
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys: Member (Current)
- Racing and Wagering Law Network, Government Law Center, Albany Law School, Union University: Charter Member (Current)
- New York State Bar # 1445212: Member (1976 - Current)
- Franchise Oversight Board, New York Racing Association: Member (2012 - 2015)
- Board & Executive Committee Member: Board & Executive Committee Member (1988 - 2007)
- Capital Region Auto Dealers’ Association: General Counsel (1988 - 1995)
Jurisdictions
- New York (Since 1976)
- St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Bar (Since 2012)
- Vermont (Since 1983)
- 2nd Circuit (Since 1998)
- U.S Tax Court (Since 2011)
- U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (Since 1983)
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (Since 1997)
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (Since 1976)
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (Since 1997)
- U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (Since 1997)
Practice Areas
- Arbitration & Mediation: Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
- Business Law: Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Construction Law: Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Employment Law: Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Municipal Law
- Native American Law
- Real Estate Law: Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Contact Info
Albany, NY (Headquarters)
500 New Karner Road
P.O. Box 15072
Albany, NY 12212
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Telephone: (518) 452-1800
Fax: (518) 452-6435
| Monday: | 9 AM - 5 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9 AM - 5 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9 AM - 5 PM |
| Thursday: | 9 AM - 5 PM |
| Friday: | 9 AM - 5 PM |
| Saturday: | Closed (Today) |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Saratoga Springs, NY
137 Maple Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Telephone: (518) 587-7300
Fax: (518) 587-2734
Burnt Hills, NY
281 Scotch Bush Road
Burnt Hills, NY 12027
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Telephone: (518) 884-9150
Fax: (518) 490-1132
Biography
James T. Towne, Jr. has extensive experience advocating for corporations, local governments, and affiliated organizations, handling a diverse array of legal issues such as civil disputes, discrimination cases, labor disputes, land use regulations, urban planning, and tax assessment challenges. In addition to his profound grasp of ethical considerations in the realms of commerce and public administration, his counsel proves indispensable to any entity. Mr. Towne also offers guidance on ethical dilemmas and technological challenges within the legal landscape and emerging issues that may surface.