William L. Townsend, Junior.

Background

Townsend, Junior, William L. was born on April 13, 1944 in Palatka, Florida, United States.

Education

Loyola University (Bachelor of Arts, 1967). Florida State University (Juris Doctor, with honors, 1973).

Career

Smith v Tillman, 526 So2d 730 (FLA. 5 DCA 1988); Teeft v Luna Cheese, 577 So2d 1004 (FLA. 5 DCA 1991); McAlpin v Sokolay, 596 So2d 1266 (FLA. 5 DCA 1992).Worked at Walton & Townsend, P.A. (Palatka, Florida) specializing in Trial and Appellate Practice, Personal Injury, Criminal, Real Estate, Commercial, Administrative, Environmental Law. Admitted to the bar, 1973, Florida. Assistant State Attorney, 1973-1978.

Director, Division of Environmental Programs, Florida Department of Environmental Regulation, 1979-1981.

Chairman, Cross Florida Barge Canal Navigation District, 1983-1991. Member, 1984-1988 and Chairman, 1987-1988, Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission.

Member, 1992-1996 and Chairman, 1993-1996, Seventh Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee. Member: Putnam County and American Bar Associations.

The Florida Bar; Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers.

Achievements

• William L. Townsend, Junior. has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, 1984-1988 and Chairman, 1987-1988, Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission. Member, 1992-1996 and Chairman, 1993-1996, Seventh Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee. Member: Putnam County and American Bar Associations.

The Florida Bar.

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers.