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Townsend & Lockett, LLC Business law firm that keeps the client's bottom line at the forefront.

If you want 360 degrees of legal service, from the beginning of your journey until the end, Townsend & Lockett is your firm of choice.

We are proud to serve as an official sponsor of DREAMBLOC's Dream Wealth Camp October 20–21 during DC Startup & Tech Wee...
10/19/2026

We are proud to serve as an official sponsor of DREAMBLOC's Dream Wealth Camp October 20–21 during DC Startup & Tech Week in Washington, D.C.

Our relationship with DREAMBLOC has grown through two years of working directly with founders to make the legal side of building and scaling a business more accessible. This sponsorship gives us another opportunity to support underrepresented entrepreneurs as they build businesses designed for long-term growth.

Our Partner-in-Charge, Chicago Mackenzie Phillips will also represent us as a panel moderator, leading a conversation on the legal and business considerations that shape sustainable wealth creation.

10/16/2026

What does responsibility mean for us? We sat down with our Co-founder Tennell Lockett for to discuss what the word means in practice, all the way from supporting a deeply experienced team to creating the conditions for clients and colleagues to grow.

A contract can look favorable on paper while quietly putting a company's financial stability at risk. For smaller and gr...
10/15/2026

A contract can look favorable on paper while quietly putting a company's financial stability at risk. For smaller and growing businesses, provisions around payment terms and termination rights can have significant consequences that extend well beyond traditional legal exposure.

Our Co-founder and Financial Partner Travis Townsend examines in his latest article how seemingly routine contract terms can undermine a company's financial position and why effective legal counsel must consider the broader business implications of every agreement.

Learn more via: https://bit.ly/4ykN6Qg

10/13/2026

Setting clear terms upfront can make a difficult transition far easier to navigate. Watch our Co-founder and Financial Partner Travis Townsend explain why joint venture and partnership agreements should account for what happens when expectations change or the work simply reaches its natural end.

Delaware's share of U.S. IPOs dropped to 62% as Texas and Nevada win growing market share with lower tax overhead and st...
10/12/2026

Delaware's share of U.S. IPOs dropped to 62% as Texas and Nevada win growing market share with lower tax overhead and statutory manager shields. Delaware entity selection is no longer an automatic default – it’s "Entity Arbitrage." Whether evaluating Delaware’s post-Moelis § 122(18) safe harbors, Nevada’s default officer exculpation (NRS 78.138), or Texas’s "3% Shield" for derivative suits, corporate boards must align domicile with capital needs and growth stage.

Our Partner-in-Charge, Chicago Mackenzie K. Phillips breaks down how boards and corporate counsel can match state legal frameworks to their long-term enterprise goals:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/delaware-texas-nevada-match-state-company-you-plan-973me

We love seeing our team share their knowledge and help the law industry advance in meaningful ways. Yesterday, our Co-fo...
10/01/2026

We love seeing our team share their knowledge and help the law industry advance in meaningful ways. Yesterday, our Co-founder and Financial Partner Travis Townsend Jr. did exactly that when he presented at Georgia Law Practice Advisor 2026 Take Charge! Conference.

Through his Managing for Growth & Abundance: Build a Law Business, Not a Job panel, he discussed at length about the importance of smart strategies for entrepreneurs looking to build sustainable businesses, poising them for growth over time. It was also an opportunity to network with peers and discuss the current state of the industry and how to stay ahead in a rapidly changing legal profession.

Thank you Georgia Law Practice Advisor for the opportunity to do good by our community. We look forward to finding more ways to stay involved!

Houston's clean energy sector has grown into a serious second economy alongside its oil and gas base, making it imperati...
09/30/2026

Houston's clean energy sector has grown into a serious second economy alongside its oil and gas base, making it imperative for businesses to understand its structure and how their services can be impacted.

In his latest article, our Director of Operations Houston Marlen Whitley explains why it's important for deals to be written for the grid as it actually works now and the steps businesses can take.

Read more via: https://bit.ly/4AHcdz6

09/28/2026

With deep roots in Houston, our Director of Operations Marlen Whitley knows the market and understands what it takes to deliver in this sector.

Our new Houston office is grounded on a strong Texas foundation that has been building for years. Learn how by watching below!

Vague contract terms feel harmless when everyone's getting along, but become expensive fights once incentives diverge. I...
09/24/2026

Vague contract terms feel harmless when everyone's getting along, but become expensive fights once incentives diverge. If you're selling your business to private equity and staying involved, the paperwork at closing needs to cover far more than the purchase price. It has to spell out your role, your authority and how the relationship eventually ends.

Read more to learn our Co-founder Travis Townsend explain why assuming things will "work themselves out" is how owners end up blindsided: https://bit.ly/3VenCWW

09/23/2026

What is your investment thesis? Having a strong, well developed strategy for how to make your investors' money flourish is paramount for you to meet your goals.

Watch our Senior Corporate Partner Christoper Gilmore explain the different types of strategies a business can implement and how they influence the overall fund.

Address

1100 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA
30309

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+14048708501

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