Atty. Clay Christopher Thomas

Atty. Clay Christopher Thomas

Clay Christopher Thomas is a lawyer practicing global transportation finance. Clay received a B.S. degree from Oklahoma State University in 2001, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Chicago Chicago 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Clay Christopher Thomas at a glance

Clay Christopher Thomas is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Vedder Price. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2009), New York (2015), and California (2021). Educated at University of Notre Dame School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Oklahoma State University (B.S. University, 2001). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Clay Christopher Thomas is a lawyer practicing global transportation finance
  • Clay received a B.S. degree from Oklahoma State University in 2001, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Clay practices at Vedder Price in Chicago, IL

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Where is Clay Christopher Thomas's law office located?
Clay Christopher Thomas's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Vedder Price. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Clay Christopher Thomas has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
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Clay Christopher Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.S. University, 2001).
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Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame School of Law
- 2009
B.S. University
Oklahoma State University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2009
New York
Admitted: 2015
California
Admitted: 2021

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