About James Thompson
James T. Towne Jr. is a attorney based in Albany, New York, with over four decades of experience in various legal fields. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Russian literature and history from the University of Vermont in 1971 and his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School in 1975. Admitted to the New York State Bar in 1976, he has since built a diverse practice encompassing business law, employment law, real estate law, arbitration and mediation, construction law, municipal law, and native American law. In addition to his New York admission, Mr. Towne holds licenses in Vermont, the U.S.
District Court for the District of Vermont, and the U.S. Tax Court. He is also admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Bar. His firm, The Towne Law Firm, P.C., has offices in Albany, Saratoga Springs, and Burnt Hills, New York, as well as Bennington, Vermont. Throughout his career, Mr.
Towne has been actively involved in numerous professional organizations. He serves on the Board of Ethics for the Town of Ballston and is a member of the Federal Bar Council and Foundation. His affiliations also include the American Bar Association's Section of Trial Counsel, Corporate, Banking, and Business Law, the Vermont Bar Association, and several county bar associations in New York. Additionally, he has been a member of the American Arbitration Association's Panel of Arbitrators for Commercial and Construction Panels and has served as a designated arbitrator and mediator for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. Mr. Towne's contributions to the legal community have been recognized with several accolades.
He has been listed in "The Best Lawyers in America" and has received the Legal Project Champion Award from The Legal Project. He was also honored with the Pro Bono Publico Award from the American Bar Association and the Lifetime Achievement Award from America's Top 100 Attorneys. His firm, The Towne Law Firm, P.C., offers many legal services, including commercial litigation, corporate and commercial law, personal injury litigation, estate litigation, commercial and residential real estate, native American law, professional malpractice claims, equine law, racing and gaming law, employment issues, zoning, planning. Tax certiorari matters. Mr. Towne's experience and active involvement in the legal community underscore his commitment to providing comprehensive legal services to his clients.
