Atty. Charles M. Thomas

Atty. Charles M. Thomas

Charles M. Thomas is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, administrative law, education and 1 other area of law.

Kansas City Kansas City 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles M. Thomas at a glance

Charles M. Thomas is a litigation, education, and government attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1977), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1994). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1977) and Yale University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Charles M. Thomas is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, administrative law, education and 1 other area of law
  • Charles received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1970, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Charles practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Charles M. Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Charles M. Thomas is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Charles M. Thomas is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Missouri →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Charles M. Thomas is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles M. Thomas

Where is Charles M. Thomas's law office located?
Charles M. Thomas's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles M. Thomas handle?
Charles M. Thomas focuses on litigation, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Charles M. Thomas practiced law?
Charles M. Thomas has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Charles M. Thomas go to law school?
Charles M. Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Charles M. Thomas for a consultation?
You can contact Charles M. Thomas directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Charles M. Thomas received?
Charles M. Thomas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1977
B.A.
Yale University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1994

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