Jack Light Townsend

Have you been injured due to the fault of another and need answers to your questions? Are you wanting an attorney who is Board Certified to represent you? Are you looking for a seasoned mediator to become involved in your case? If so, then I am the attorney and mediator for you. Please send your case to us by e-mail or call (7363) to get my law firm working aggressively for you. Sincerely, Jack L. Townsend, Sr.

As an attorney since1984 I have maintained a commitment that hard work and persistence in thepursuit of a cause will create opportunities for victories.  Also, in these pursuits I have always takenthe time to maintain a professional and ethical approach to each cause orclient.  I am “AV” rated, a BoardCertified Civil Trial Lawyer, Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, CertifiedArbitrator, and Federal Middle District of Florida Mediator and Arbitrator.

EDUCATION                                                                                          

JurisDoctorate, Stetson College of Law, 1983

                Stetson Mock Trial Team

                Stetson Public Defender Clinic

                Bachelor of Science, University of Florida, 1980

                Florida Blue Key

                President, College of Agriculture Student Council

                Alpha Gamma Rho Member

 EMPLOYMENT                                                      

1996-Present, The Law Office of Jack L.Townsend, Sr., P.A., Temple Terrace, Florida.

1989-1996, Cook and Townsend, P.A., St. Petersburg, Florida.

           1987-1989, Assistant County Attorney, Hillsborough County, Tampa, Fla.

1987-1989, Hooker and Townsend, Tampa, Florida.

           1985-1987, Greenfelder, Mander, Hanson,Murphy & Townsend, Dade City             and Brooksville,    Florida.

AFFILIATIONS   

Florida Bar

Middle District of Florida

Florida Justice Association Member

HillsboroughCounty Bar Association

University Of Florida Alumni Association

Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity Alumni Association and Education Foundation

City of Temple Terrace School Improvement Committee

from 1998 – 2007

City of Temple Terrace Police Pension Board 2005 - present,

Greater Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce Member and Education CommitteeChairman