Atty. Jeffrey T. Thomas

Atty. Jeffrey T. Thomas

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Profile Summary

About Jeffrey T. Thomas at a glance

Jeffrey T. Thomas is a business, ip, and litigation attorney based in Irvine, California, practicing at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Admitted to practice in California, United States. Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey T. Thomas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey T. 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.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Jeffrey T. Thomas is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Irvine 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 Jeffrey T. Thomas

Where is Jeffrey T. Thomas's law office located?
Jeffrey T. Thomas's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey T. Thomas handle?
Jeffrey T. Thomas focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Jeffrey T. Thomas go to law school?
Jeffrey T. Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 1982).
How can I contact Jeffrey T. Thomas for a consultation?
You can contact Jeffrey T. 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 Jeffrey T. Thomas received?
Jeffrey T. Thomas's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1982

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (Orange County)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (Orange County)
- 2019

Bar Admissions

California, United States

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