Atty. Howard R. Thomas

Atty. Howard R. Thomas

Mr. Howard R.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Howard R. Thomas at a glance

Howard R. Thomas is an U.S. Attorney's Office based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, real estate, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1980), U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1985), and U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at University of New Mexico (J.D., 1980) and University of New Mexico (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Howard R. Thomas is a lawyer practicing tort and insurance litigation, catastrophic injury and death cases, construction and design law and 5 other areas of law
  • Howard received a B.A. degree from University of New Mexico in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Howard practices in Albuquerque, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Howard R. Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

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

Howard R. Thomas is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Mexico →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Howard R. Thomas is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in New Mexico →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Howard R. Thomas

Where is Howard R. Thomas's law office located?
Howard R. Thomas's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard R. Thomas handle?
Howard R. Thomas focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, real estate, tbi/sci. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Howard R. Thomas practiced law?
Howard R. Thomas has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Howard R. Thomas go to law school?
Howard R. Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Howard R. Thomas for a consultation?
You can contact Howard R. 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 Howard R. Thomas received?
Howard R. Thomas's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of New Mexico
- 1980
B.A.
University of New Mexico
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988
Colorado
Admitted: 1990
Texas
Admitted: 1992

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