Atty. David S Thomas

Atty. David S Thomas

David S Thomas is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, law practice mgmt, taxation and 1 other area of law. David received a B.S. degree from James Madison University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About David S Thomas at a glance

David S Thomas is a employment, tax, and internet attorney based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1996), District of Columbia (1998), Georgia (1999), and California (2007). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1996) and James Madison University (B.S. Economics, 1993). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David S Thomas is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, law practice mgmt, taxation and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from James Madison University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • David practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David S Thomas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David S 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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Tax Law

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Internet & Cyber Law

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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 Palo Alto 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 David S Thomas

Where is David S Thomas's law office located?
David S Thomas's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David S Thomas handle?
David S Thomas focuses on employment, tax, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David S Thomas practiced law?
David S Thomas has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did David S Thomas go to law school?
David S Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S. Economics, 1993).
How can I contact David S Thomas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1996
B.S. Economics
James Madison University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998
Georgia
Admitted: 1999
California
Admitted: 2007

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