Atty. David Thomas

Atty. David Thomas

David Thomas is a lawyer practicing tax, commercial litigation, insurance recovery. David received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1998, and has been licensed for 48 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 48 Years Experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About David Thomas at a glance

David Thomas is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, tax, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1978), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2001), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2002), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2006). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2001) and Stanford University (A.B. Public, 1998). Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California American Bar Association. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Thomas is a lawyer practicing tax, commercial litigation, insurance recovery
  • David received a A.B. degree from Stanford University in 1998, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • David practices at Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Tax Law

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance 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 San Francisco 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 venue, 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 Thomas

Where is David Thomas's law office located?
David Thomas's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Thomas handle?
David Thomas focuses on business, tax, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Thomas practiced law?
David Thomas has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did David Thomas go to law school?
David Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (A.B. Public, 1998).
How can I contact David Thomas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2001
A.B. Public
Stanford University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2006
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2008

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