ABOUT THE FIRM
Based in Albany, New York, The Towne Law Firm, P.C. (TLF) is a reputable legal practice specializing exclusively in Immigration Law. Our dedicated team of professionals is singularly focused on providing comprehensive immigration services to individuals, families, and businesses.
With offices strategically located across New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts, TLF offers localized assistance in all matters related to immigration, ensuring that our clients receive expert guidance and representation throughout their immigration journeys.
At TLF, we understand the complexities of immigration law and are committed to addressing your immigration needs with precision and care. Our client-centered approach guarantees tailored solutions and individualized attention to each immigration case.
Our legal team boasts a track record of remarkable achievements in immigration law, including securing visas for families, protecting the rights of immigrants in litigation claims, and advocating for fair immigration policies. We handle all immigration matters, from visa applications to deportation defense, and provide counsel on various corporate immigration-related legal issues.
Our principal, James T. Towne, Jr., is a renowned figure in the field of immigration law, recognized for his exceptional performance. He brings extensive experience and knowledge to every case he handles.
TLF is deeply committed to community engagement, encouraging its attorneys and staff to make positive contributions to the world around us. Our firm members actively participate in charitable endeavors and donate their time and resources to various areas of immigration practice. This commitment extends beyond national borders, reflecting our dedication to making a meaningful impact on immigrant communities both domestically and abroad.
At The Towne Law Firm, P.C., we are your trusted partner in navigating the complex landscape of immigration law. Contact us today to discuss your immigration needs and to learn how we can assist you in achieving your immigration goals.
COMMUNITY
The Towne Law Firm, P.C. believes in making a difference in the world in which we live and the communities that we serve. The members of our practice donate time, funds and support to community investment in our hometowns, across the country and abroad.
Some of the charitable organizations we are privileged to support and work with include:
PRO BONO SERVICES
The attorneys at The Towne Law Firm, P.C. have a longstanding history of giving back to the communities in which they live and work by responding to the need for making legal services more accessible. Using our expansive legal knowledge and experience to help others is an integral part of our Firm’s culture. All of our attorneys are encouraged to participate in pro bono services within our community and throughout the state.
TLF provides pro bono services, including providing free legal services to individuals who cannot afford them, advising not-for-profit organizations and serving on boards for a variety of legal services organizations and not-for-profit organizations. Specifically, the Firm has strong relationships with two of the Capital District’s pro bono services organizations – the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (LASNNY) and The Legal Project. Over the course of his career, James T. Towne, Jr. has been a key asset to both of these organizations through ideas, time and essential funding. In 2015 alone, Jim played a significant role in expansion projects for each organization.
With the grand opening of LASNNY’s new Saratoga Springs location, Jim and his wife Sue made substantial efforts to kick start LASNNY’s fundraising campaign. Shortly thereafter, Jim partnered with Attorney E. Stewart Jones, Esq. to create a one-to-one fundraising match for up to $20,000.00. The funds raised assisted LASNNY by driving down the 15-year mortgage on the property, which led not only to considerable savings over the lifetime of the loan, but also allowed for a greater focus on providing residents of Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties with easier access to legal services. Additionally, Jim served on LASNNY’s Board for over 19 years, the Executive Board for over 8 years, and has a long-standing practice. Jim’s commitment to and long standing belief that the legal profession should give back to those in need of legal services is clearly demonstrated by his countless hours spent in support of this organization and the clients it serves.
Later in 2015, Jim approached Lisa Frisch, Executive Director of The Legal Project, to share his concerns about the difficulties surrounding legal assistance in rural communities. At the time, The Legal Project was in the very beginning stages of developing a Civil Legal Outreach Center. The Center operates out of public libraries and other community centers across the greater Capital Region to provide those living in rural areas, those without transportation and those who have physical challenges, a convenient location to readily access legal advice and support services. The Center utilizes state-of-the-art technology to remotely connect those individuals with attorneys for private, “face-to-face” legal consultations, allowing them to resolve their civil legal concerns more quickly and with fewer obstacles. To make this project a reality, Jim and Sue Towne created and funded the William E. Byron Technology Center named in honor of Sue’s father, a long-time supporter of legal aid for the disadvantaged. At the urging of then Gov. Nelson Rockefeller, “Bill” Byron stepped in to become the first, and only, non-attorney Chair of the Legal Aid Society in its long history. The efforts Bill extended over many years shoring up and providing a viable platform for LAS’ future success deserved the lasting recognition the Technology Center provides.
In recognition of his guidance and dedication to the project, Jim was honored with the Legal Project Champion Award in October 2015. Additionally, Jim agreed to serve as a member of The Legal Project’s Advisory Board. The Advisory Board, which consists of leaders in the Capital Region’s legal community who share in the mission of the organization, work together with the Board of Directors and the Executive Director on significant projects and planning for The Legal Project’s programs and fundraising activities.
