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Roger M. Townsend is a career litigator who has practiced for over thirty years. He is a committed advocate in federal and state courts, as well as private arbitration and mediation. His practice focuses on individual civil rights in the workplace, complex litigation, executive compensation, contract negotiation, and severance agreements. Roger has been lead counsel in numerous trials in state and federal courts in Washington and throughout the Ninth Circuit.
He is current Co-Chair of the M. Margaret McKeown Federal Bar Association Litigation Academy, and has served as the Chair of the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, Program Chair of the Ninth Circuit Conference, and Chair of the Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representatives Coordinating Committee. He is a past President of the Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Washington and serves on the Workplace Advisory Committee and the Roadways to the Bench Program, designed to promote diversity in the federal judiciary. Roger has served as a city councilmember, volunteered for the Legal Gateway civil rights legal clinic for more than 20 years, co-founded a program introducing students to Constitutional principles, and regularly moderates and coordinates panels for continuing legal education and important issues in the legal profession to judges and members of the bar.
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Acquired: 1995
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380 Winslow Way, Suite 200, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110
7 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Mediation
Posted by Marc | February 12, 2013 | Mediation
One of the Good Guys
Roger took over our case after it was already under way. Our situation was a fairly complicated mess of poorly written contracts and drama. Roger got up to speed quickly and got things under control. Opposing counsel was aggressive to put it mildly, but Roger stayed positive and in good humor, helpin...
"Roger Townsend is a superb lawyer who is a pleasure to work with. I have often referred clients to him, and they have invariably been more than satisfied with his work."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Townsend on a number of occasions. He is a superb strategist, a persuasive advocate, and a first-rate writer. Truly a first-class litigator."
"Roger is a very professional attorney, competent, and fights hard for his clients. I sought out Mr. Townsend to collaborate on a matter in Seattle, and exceeded my expectation with his strategy, knowledge of the law, and thoughtful consideration. I without question endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Townsend's responses on Avvo are very insightful and helpful. He has a great understanding of the law. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation"
"Roger Townsend is highly skilled in litigating partnership and shareholder disputes, as well as intellectual property and employment matters. By synthesizing complex issues into compelling narratives, he provides comfort to his clients, judges and juries."
"Roger is an excellent lawyer. Thoughtful, ethical, and always a zealous advocate. I have worked with him and for him on a variety of matters. I unequivocally recommend Roger."
"Roger is a talented, hard working, creative lawyer I have worked with on many occasions. I endorse him highly."
"I have worked with Roger on a few matters in the past. He is extremely thorough and detail-oriented. His analysis is always complete and insightful. I highly recommend Roger for any of your legal matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Roger for several years and have had the confidence to hire Roger, myself, to handle a commercial litigation matter for me. He also handles Class Action work. Roger did a bang up job on a case which was very difficult. He was always prepared and provided sound legal advice. He is a tough advocate and is ethical and hardworking. I recommend Roger as a lawyer if you have a tough litigated matter or if you have a business issue which requires sound legal analysis and advice to keep you out of litigation. Most importantly Roger is a good man and one who you can trust."
"I endorse this lawyer. My relation with Roger goes back to the Qpass days. Roger took the time to mentor me. I was impressed as I am still to this day about Roger's smarts, down to earth, efficient practice of the law. In addition, Roger is a gentleman packaged in a top of the line personality ."
"Roger is a very intelligent person, has excellent writing and presentation skills, and is always composed. He'll get to the root of the problem, analyze the options, help the client understand the issues, and present the case clearly and firmly. He'll stay on-task and won't be flustered by bombast."
"I endorse and recommend Roger without qualification. His reputation as a skilled litigator, negotiator, and counselor to his clients is outstanding. He treats his clients with humanity and achieves outcomes that set him apart not only in Seattle but throughout the country."
"I recommend Roger highly. I have known Roger for twelve years--first as a colleague (as fellow clerks for the Honorable Robert R. Beezer, Ninth Circuit) and then as a friend and fellow lawyer. Roger has an outstanding legal intellect."
"Roger is a talented lawyer. His extraordinary intellectual skills, combined with his practical and fair demeanor, makes for a worthy and effective adversary. Roger and I have worked together as adverse parties and we have also spoken together at CLE's and industry events. He is a class act."
"Roger is one of the those rare attorneys with a superb legal mind, a stunning work ethic, excellent judgment, and a fundamental sense of what's fair. He recently gave me great advice on an Intellectual Property issue (my area of expertise is Criminal Defense). He also happens to be a great guy."
"I highly recommend Roger Townsend. He is a thoughtful and excellent lawyer, and a pleasure to work with. I've worked with him in two firms, and then again as opposing counsel, and I have always been impressed with his analytical skills, professionalism and the fact that he is just plain fun to work with."
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2026
Selected to Super Lawyers, 2008-2026, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2026
Best Lawyer (2021-2026), Best Lawyers
2026
Workplace Environment Committee Member (2024–2027), Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
2026
Advisory Council Member (2024-2026), Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society
2026
Co-Chair, Past Presidents Committee (2018–present), Federal Bar Association, Western District of Washington
2026
Co-Chair, Litigation Academy Committee (2026), Federal Bar Association, Western District of Washington
2026
Faculty Member, Annual Litigation Academy (2019–present), Federal Bar Association, Western District of Washington
2025
Conference Chair (2024–2025), Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference
2024
Program Chair, Executive Committee (2023–2024), Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference
2024
Chair, Lawyer Representatives Coordinating Committee (2023–2024), Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judicial Conference
2024
Conference Executive Committee Member (2021–2024), Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judicial Conference
2023
Chair-Elect, Lawyer Representatives Coordinating Committee, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judicial Conference
2023
Roadways to the Bench Committee (2022–2023), United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
2023
Top 100 Labor and Employment Jury Verdicts in the United States, The Top 100 Magazine
2020
Representative, Western District of Washington (2017-2020), Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference
2017
President, Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Washington
2025 - Present
Managing Partner, Townsend Legal
2006 - Present
Pro Bono Attorney, Legal Gateway Civil Rights Legal Clinic
2014 - 2017
City Council Member, City of Bainbridge Island
2007 - 2024
Partner, Breskin Johnson & Townsend, PLLC
2005 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
1995 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Favorable settlement first morning of trial.
Multimillion-dollar buyout
600,00 Verdict; Top 100 Labor and Employment Verdicts in US
Favorable Settlement Reached
confidential settlement reached
Judgment for Plaintiffs
Obtained preliminay injunction; case settled
Settlement
Ongoing
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
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2017
Annual District Meeting
2007
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