Atty. Christopher Ray Thomas

Atty. Christopher Ray Thomas

Christopher Ray Thomas is a lawyer practicing employment law, employment litigation, civil rights and 1 other area of law. Christopher received a B.S. degree from Coker College in 2009, and has been licensed for 13 years.

Columbia Columbia 13 Years Experience 13 year
Call (839) 238-7914

Profile Summary

About Christopher Ray Thomas at a glance

Christopher Ray Thomas is an Associate based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2013). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2013) and Coker College (B.S., 2009). Active member of Richland County Bar AssociationSouth Carolina Bar - Employment & Labor Law Section. Serves clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher Ray Thomas is a lawyer practicing employment law, employment litigation, civil rights and 1 other area of law
  • Christopher received a B.S. degree from Coker College in 2009, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Christopher practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Ray Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Employment Law

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

Christopher Ray Thomas is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Ray Thomas

Where is Christopher Ray Thomas's law office located?
Christopher Ray Thomas's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Ray Thomas handle?
Christopher Ray Thomas focuses on contracts, employment, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Christopher Ray Thomas practiced law?
Christopher Ray Thomas has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Christopher Ray Thomas go to law school?
Christopher Ray Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.S., 2009).
How can I contact Christopher Ray Thomas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 2013
B.S.
Coker College
- 2009

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 2013

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