John F. Townsend III
About John F. Townsend III
John F. Townsend III is a lawyer based in Indianapolis, IN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. John F. Townsend III is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Insurance
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Townsend & Townsend LLP
Education: Indiana University Bloomington, JD, graduated 1996 and University of Michigan, Bachelor of Arts, graduated 1993
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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