Richard T. Townsend

Background

Townsend, Richard T. was born on September 24, 1940 in Laurens, South Carolina, United States.

Education

Clemson College (Bachelor of Science, 1962). University of South Carolina (Juris Doctor, 1965).

Career

Worked at Townsend & Thompson (Laurens, South Carolina) specializing in Civil Litigation, Insurance Defense, Corporate. Admitted to the bar, 1965, South Carolina. Member, State Development Board, 1973-1979.

Public Defender, Laurens County, 1969-1981.

Special Prosecutor, 8th Judicial Circuit, 1981-1993. City Attorney, City of Laurens, 1993.

Member: Laurens County Bar Association (President, 1969-1970). South Carolina Bar.

Achievements

• Richard T. Townsend has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, State Development Board, 1973-1979. Public Defender, Laurens County, 1969-1981. Special Prosecutor, 8th Judicial Circuit, 1981-1993.

City Attorney, City of Laurens, 1993.

Member: Laurens County Bar Association (President, 1969-1970). South Carolina Bar.