Atty. J.D. Thomas

Atty. J.D. Thomas

J.D. Thomas is a lawyer practicing government investigations and white collar defense, healthcare government investigations, litigation & dispute resolution and 6 other areas of law.

Nashville Nashville 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About J.D. Thomas at a glance

J.D. Thomas is a Partner based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, white collar, whistleblower, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1986), Virginia (2004), and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. District Court, Middle D (2005). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D. Editorial, 2004) and Vassar College (B.A. Political, 1998). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • J.D
  • Thomas is a lawyer practicing government investigations and white collar defense, healthcare government investigations, litigation & dispute resolution and 6 other areas of law
  • J.D. received a B.A. degree from Vassar College in 1998, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • J.D. practices at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

J.D. Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

J.D. Thomas is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

White Collar Crimes

J.D. Thomas is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Tennessee →

Whistleblower & Retaliation

J.D. Thomas is one of 3,552 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

J.D. Thomas is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

J.D. Thomas is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J.D. Thomas

Where is J.D. Thomas's law office located?
J.D. Thomas's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J.D. Thomas handle?
J.D. Thomas focuses on business, white collar, whistleblower, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has J.D. Thomas practiced law?
J.D. Thomas has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did J.D. Thomas go to law school?
J.D. Thomas earned their education at (J.D. Editorial, 2004); (B.A. Political, 1998).
How can I contact J.D. Thomas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Editorial
University of Virginia School of Law
- 2004
B.A. Political
Vassar College
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1986
Virginia
Admitted: 2004
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. District Court, Middle D
Admitted: 2005

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