James T. Towne, Jr.

James T. Towne Jr. is nationally renowned for his efficacious representation to clients across myriad legal matters, including personal injury law, real estate law, municipal law, estate planning and administration, probate, business law, insurance defense, construction law, labor and employment law, not-for-profit law and many more. At The Towne Law Firm, P.C., in Albany, New York, he serves residents throughout the surrounding region with diligence and care.Mr. Towne completed his undergraduate studies in 1971, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree in Russian literature and Russian history from the University of Vermont. He went on to enroll at the Albany Law School and received his Juris Doctor in 1975. A year later, he obtained his license to practice law in New York, and he later became licensed to practice law in Vermont.Mr. Towne is admitted to practice before all the federal district courts of New York, the United States District Court for the District of Vermont, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Bar and the Seneca Nation Probate Counsel, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Towne has accumulated many accolades for his incredulous contributions to his legal community, including:Recognition – The Best Lawyers in AmericaThe Legal Project – The Legal Project Champion AwardThe Giving Circle Compassion Awards – The Founders AwardThe Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York – The PAI Distinguished Service AwardThe American Bar Association – Pro Bono Publico AwardAmerica’s Top 100 Attorneys – Lifetime Achievement AwardWithin his legal community, Mr. Towne maintains close affiliations with myriad legal organizations, including the Albany County Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the National Association of Dealer Counsel, the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, the New York State Bar Association, the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Rensselaer County Bar Association, the Warren County Bar Association and the Saratoga County Bar Association, among many others.