James T. Towne, Jr.
Top rated Business Litigation attorney in Albany, New York
The Towne Law Firm, P.C.
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Franchise & Dealership, Business & Corporate view more
Licensed in New York since: 1976
Education: Albany Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2024 The Towne Law Firm, P.C.
500 New Karner RdPO Box 15072
Albany, NY 12212 Phone: 518-452-1800 Email: James T. Towne, Jr. Visit website
Details
James T. Towne, Jr., one of the firm’s founding principals, has been representing individuals, businesses, municipalities and related entities for over 40 years, addressing and handling a range of matters including: commercial litigation, corporate and commercial law matters, personal injury litigation, commercial and residential real estate, Indian Law, professional malpractice claims against attorneys and accountants, equine law, harassment claims, employment issues, zoning, planning and tax certiorari matters. Moreover, Mr. Towne’s highly developed understanding of ethics as it impacts both businesses and government agencies allows him to provide invaluable services, whether as ethics counsel to government agencies or as an active ethics board member serving his community. Mr. Towne also provides assistance with technology issues as they relate to the law and other “hot button” topics which may arise with the ever changing legal landscape. From car dealerships to the Akwesasne Mohawk and Seneca Nations, Mr. Towne’s experience allows him to provide the specific services needed by a variety of clients.
Practice areas
Business Litigation, Franchise/Dealership, Business/Corporate, Construction Litigation: Business, Employment & Labor: EmployerFirst Admitted: 1976, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.townelaw.com/attorneys/james-towne-quality-legal...
- Member, Franchise Oversight Board, New York Racing Association, (Appointed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo)
- Board & Executive Committee Member, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc. (1988-2007)
- Trustee, Loisaba Community Conservation Foundation, Inc., 2002-present
- Vice Chair, Upstate New York Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society (2003-2007)
- Member, African Wildlife Foundation
- Board Member, Saratoga P.L.A.N., Inc., 2017
- Board Member, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America, 1991-2003
- Member, Saratoga County Youth Board
- Founder and Editor, Auto Dealers' Newsletter
- Advisory Board Member, The Legal Project, 2015
- Board Member, Upstate New York Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society (1989-2007)
- Founding Member, The Foal Project
- Member, New York Thoroughbred Breeder's Inc.
- Member, Laikipia Plateau Forum
- University of Vermont, B.A., 1971
- Recipient, PAI Distinguished Service Award, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY, 1999
- Recognized by Best Lawyers, 2019-2024, Recognized by Best Lawyers, https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/james-t-jim-towne-jr/158782
- Recipient, The Legal Project Champion Award, The Legal Project, 2015
- Nominee, American Bar Association Pro Bono Publico Award, American Bar Association, 1988
- Recipient, MS Achievement Award, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2006
- Selected for Lifetime Achievement Award, America’s Top 100 Attorneys®, Upstate New York, 2016
- Recipient, PAI Distinguished Service Award, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY, 1988
- Recipient, The Founders Award, The Giving Circle Compassion Awards, 2017
- Lecturer, Preparing and Drafting the Operating Agreement of an LLC and PLLC, New York Bar Association, 2000
- Lecturer, Equine Syndication, Albany Law School Government Law Center, 2004
- Lecturer, Labor Law Update, ALI/ABA, 2004
- Moderator and Lecturer, Saratoga Institute on Racing and Gaming Law, Labor, Employment and Immigration Laws Affecting the Equine Industry, The Government Law Center of Albany Law School, 2008
- Speaker, A Horse Owner’s Guide to Equine Law, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, 2013 & 2017
- Speaker, Saratoga Horse Symposium, Cornell Cooperative Extension Equine, Protect Yourself and Your Farm: A Horse Owner's Guide to Equine Law, 2012
- Moderator, Saratoga Institute on Racing and Gaming Law, Horse Ownership Responsibilities, The Government Law Center of Albany Law School, 2012
- Moderator, Saratoga Institute on Racing and Gaming Law, The Government Law Center of Albany Law School, Parlaying the Casino and Racing Industries, 2013
- Senior Visiting Professor, Univerzita Pardubice, Pardubice, Czech Republic, December 2017
- Speaker, A Horse Owner’s Guide to Equine Law, Saratoga Driving Association’s Mid-Winter Driving Conference, 2018
- Protect Your Dealership Against Sexual Harassment Claims, Eastern New York Coalition of Automotive Retailers Newsletter, January 2018
- Admitted to U.S Tax Court, 2011
- Member, New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, 2017-Present
- Member, Saratoga County Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Rensselaer County Bar Association
- Admitted to Vermont, 1983
- Member, Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association
- Admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 1997
- Charter Member, Racing and Wagering Law Network, Government Law Center, Albany Law School, Union University
- Admitted to U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit, 1998
- Affiliate Member, Eastern New York Coalition of Automotive Retailers
- Designated Arbitrator and Mediator and Early Neutral Evaluator, Dispute Resolution Program, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
- Member, Associated General Contractors New York State, 2015-Present
- Member, New York State Bar Association
- Member, Warren County Bar Association
- Admitted to New York, 1976
- Member, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Admitted to U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, 1997
- Former Member, American Arbitration Association (1981-2000), Panel of Arbitrators, Commercial and Construction Panels
- Admitted to U.S. District Court, District of Vermont, 1983
- Member, National Association of Dealer Counsel
- Admitted to St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Bar, 2012
- Member, Federal Bar Association, Vermont Chapter, 2017-Present
- Member, Albany County Bar Association
- Member, Vermont Bar Association
- Member, Board of Ethics, Town of Ballston
- Admitted to U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York, 1976
- Member, Federal Bar Council and Foundation
- Admitted to U.S. District Court, Western District of New York, 1997
- General Counsel, Capital Region Auto Dealer' Association (1988-1995)
- Artibee v Home Place Corp. 28 N.Y.3d 739 (2017), 2017
- Automobile Dealerships
- Gaming Facilities
- Race Tracks
- Retail Businesses
- Thoroughbred Owners
Office location for James T. Towne, Jr.
500 New Karner Rd
PO Box 15072
Albany, NY 12212
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2024