James Towne Jr | Albany Real Estate Lawyer
James T. Towne 
Real Estate, Environmental Law, Lawsuit & Dispute, Employment, General Practice, Litigation
- Law School: Albany Law School, Union University, JD 1975
- Status: In Good Standing
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Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | Towne, Ryan & Partners, P.C. | Albany, NY | 2009 – Present |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Law School, Union University | JD | Law School | 1975 |
| University of Vermont | Bachelor of Arts | 1971 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Bar | 2012 |
| U.S Tax Court | 2011 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit | 1998 |
| U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York | 1997 |
| U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York | 1997 |
| U.S. District Court, Western District of New York | 1997 |
| U.S. District Court, District of Vermont | 1983 |
| Vermont | 1983 |
| New York | 1976 |
| U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York | 1976 |
Associations
- Advisory Board Member, The Legal Project, 2015
Member, Board of Ethics, Town of Ballston
Member, Federal Bar Council and Foundation
Member, American Bar Association, Section of Trial Counsel, Corporate, Banking and Business Law
Member, New York State Bar Association
Member, Vermont Bar Association
Member, Albany County Bar Association
Member, Rensselaer County Bar Association
Member, Saratoga County Bar Association
Member, Warren County Bar Association
Member, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member, American Arbitration Association (1981-2000), Panel of Arbitrators, Commercial and Construction Panels
Designated Arbitrator and Mediator and Early Neutral Evaluator, Dispute Resolution Program, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
Member, National Association of Dealer Counsel (NADC)
Founder and Editor, Auto Dealers’ Newsletter
General Counsel, Capital Region Auto Dealers’ Association (1988-1995)
Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Charter Member, Racing and Wagering Law Network, Government Law Center, Albany Law School, Union University
Member, New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc.
Member, Associated General Contractors New York State
Member, Saratoga Builders Association, Inc.
Trustee, Loisaba Community Conservation Foundation, Inc.
Member, African Wildlife Foundation
Member, Laikipia Plateau Forum
Founding Member, The Foal Project
Member, Saratoga County Youth Board
Board & Executive Committee Member, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc. (1988-2007)
Board Member, Upstate New York Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society (1989-2007)
Vice Chair, Upstate New York Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society (2003-2007)
Board Member, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America (1991-2003)
Honors & Awards
- Recipient, The Legal Project Champion Award, The Legal Project, 2015
Member, Franchise Oversight Board, New York Racing Association, 2012-2015 (Appointed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo)
Named to the Upstate New York Super Lawyers list (top 5% of attorneys based upon peer reviews and other criteria) as one of the top attorneys in Upstate New York, 2007-2015
Named on the list of Top 25 Hudson Valley Lawyers in the New York Super Lawyers – Upstate magazine, 2014-2015
Recipient, MS Achievement Award, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2006
Recipient, PAI Distinguished Service Award, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, 1999
Nominee, American Bar Association Pro Bono Publico Award, 1988
Recipient, PAI Distinguished Service Award, Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, 1988
Cases
McGinty v. New York, 84 F. Supp.2d 314; rev’d 193 F.2d 1792 Graham v. Guilderland Central School District, 256 A.D.2d 863 In Re Arnold “O“, 226 A.D.2d 866 Matter of Van Patten, 215 A.D.2d 947 (Companion case 190 A.D.2d 322)
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Office Hours
| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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| Closed | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Closed |
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Service Type: Private
Language: English
Update Date: 2015-03-27
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450 New Karner Road
PO Box 15072
Albany, NY 12212
