Rosemary A. Townley, ADR Attorney in New York
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Rosemary A. Townley is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on ADR. Currently practicing at Townley ADR PC.
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- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration (2026).
About Rosemary A. Townley: Rosemary A. Townley is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on ADR. Currently practicing at Townley ADR PC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Rosemary takes on
Rosemary concentrates on adr. Each area below outlines the kind of case Rosemary handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR cases in New York
Rosemary takes adr matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Rosemary agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Rosemary A. Townley — adr lawyer in New York
Rosemary A. Townley is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on ADR. Currently practicing at Townley ADR PC.
Rosemary A. Townley has been a self-employed full-time arbitrator and mediator for over 30 years based in Larchmont, New York in the Metropolitan New York City area, whose practice includes both domestic and international cases. She has been named to Super Lawyers and to the Top Women Attorneys in Metro New York since 2014.
Ms. Townley is listed as an arbitrator with various panels of the American Arbitration Association including the following: Class Actions, Large, Complex Cases, Commercial, Employment, Individually Negotiated Employment Contracts, and cases assigned by the International Centre on Dispute Resolution. Ms. Townley is also listed as a member of the Distinguished Panel on Sports Law of the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution.She is also found on the arbitration lists of the London Court of International Arbitration and the ICC, as well as on many private contracts.
Her labor arbitration and mediation experience includes deciding thousands of cases involve disputes in both the private and public sector. She served for approximately eight years as one of four, solo grievance arbitrators (non-injury) under the agreement between the National Football League and the NFL Players Association.
Rosemary's approach to adr cases
Rosemary A. Townley has been a self-employed full-time arbitrator and mediator for over 30 years based in Larchmont, New York in the Metropolitan New York City area, whose practice includes both domestic and international cases. She has been named to Super Lawyers and to the Top Women Attorneys in Metro New York since 2014. Ms. Townley is listed as an arbitrator with various panels of the…
The kind of cases Rosemary takes
Rosemary reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Brooklyn Law School
J.D. · 1991
University at Buffalo
— · 1976
D'Youville College
B.S. · 1973
Syracuse University
Ph.D. · 1978
Jurisdictions
Rosemary's state bar admissions
United Kingdom, Char
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New York, The Oneida
ACTIVE
New York, New York
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Rosemary studied at J.D. in Brooklyn Law School, — in University at Buffalo, and B.S. in D'Youville College.
Law school and academic background
Rosemary completed J.D. in Brooklyn Law School, — in University at Buffalo, B.S. in D'Youville College, and Ph.D. in Syracuse University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Rosemary runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Rosemary has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers (Alternate Dispute Resolution), 2014 to present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — New York Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Women Attorneys in Metro New York, 2014-present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Institute of Conflict Prevention and Resolution, Distinguished Neutral in Sports Law, 2016-present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — ABA Foundation Fellow, 2017
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mediation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers (Alternate Dispute Resolution), 2014 to present (2026).
Locations
Rosemary A. Townley's office in New York
Rosemary's primary office is at 1175 York Avenue, Suite PHA8, New York, New York, 10065. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Rosemary A. Townley — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Rosemary usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Rosemary charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rosemary's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Rosemary will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Rosemary
Rosemary discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Rosemary confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Rosemary's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Rosemary A. Townley
How much does it cost to hire Rosemary for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Rosemary walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Rosemary offer a free consultation?
Rosemary charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rosemary's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Rosemary's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in New York typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Rosemary gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Rosemary take my case if I'm outside New York?
Rosemary is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Rosemary will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Rosemary?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Rosemary will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Rosemary accepting new adr clients right now?
Rosemary's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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