Atty. Michael D. Thomas

Atty. Michael D. Thomas

Michael D. Thomas is a lawyer practicing class actions and complex litigation, corporate diversity counseling, workplace training and 3 other areas of law.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael D. Thomas at a glance

Michael D. Thomas is a Principal based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Jackson Lewis P.C.. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and class action. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1999), California (2003), United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2003), and United States District Court for the Central District of California (2004). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1997) and Bucknell University (B.A. University, 1994). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael D. Thomas is a lawyer practicing class actions and complex litigation, corporate diversity counseling, workplace training and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Bucknell University in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Michael practices at Jackson Lewis P.C. in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael D. Thomas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Thomas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

Michael D. Thomas is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael D. Thomas

Where is Michael D. Thomas's law office located?
Michael D. Thomas's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Jackson Lewis P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael D. Thomas handle?
Michael D. Thomas focuses on employment, business, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael D. Thomas practiced law?
Michael D. Thomas has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Michael D. Thomas go to law school?
Michael D. Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. University, 1994).
How can I contact Michael D. Thomas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 1997
B.A. University
Bucknell University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1999
California
Admitted: 2003
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2003
United States District Court for the Central District of California
Admitted: 2004
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Admitted: 2004
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
Admitted: 2016
United States District Court for the Southern District of California
Admitted: 2018

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