Atty. Joel J. Thomas
Joel J. Thomas is an Attorney at Law in Santa Ana, California and a partner in the in the law firm of DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo, A Professional Law Corporation.
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About Joel J. Thomas at a glance
Joel J. Thomas is a Partner based in Santa Ana, California, practicing at Dimarco Araujo Montevideo Attorneys At Law. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on truck accidents, personal injury, employment, workers comp, and ssd. Admitted to practice in California (1998). Educated at Western State University (J.D., 1996) and California State University, Los Angeles (B.S. University, 1979). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Santa Ana, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
Joel J. Thomas is an Attorney at Law in Santa Ana, California and a partner in the in the law firm of DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo, A Professional Law Corporation
Education
- Born in southern California, Mr. Thomas moved multiple times to various states before returning to California and graduating from California State University, Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in accounting
- Mr. Thomas continued on to receive his Master in Business Administration degree from the University of Southern California
- In 1998, was admitted to the California State Bar, following his receipt of a Juris Doctorate degree from Western State University, College of Law
- PREVIOUSLY A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA): Mr. Thomas became a Certified Public Accountant in 1984 and was employed by a "Big Eight" accounting firm until he moved into private practice as Controller
- Mr. Thomas worked as either a Controller or Chief Financial Officer for multiple private and publicly held corporations
- His experience with varying industries includes, banking, oil and gas, high-tech, construction and investment banking companies
- Although retired as a CPA he remains a member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Attorney At Law
- Mr. Thomas started his own financial consulting firm and became involved in workers' compensation industry in 1991
- Later Mr. Thomas started his own law office specializing in business litigation, workers' compensation and employment issues
- Leadership & Membership: Mr. Thomas joined the firm of DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo, APLC as an associate in 2000 and became a partner in 2006
- His predominate area of practice is workers' compensation, representing injured workers
- He is a member of California Applicant Attorney Association, and is on their Board of Governors and is the current Orange County chapter's President
Family
Mr. Thomas is married and has three children
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Joel J. Thomas's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel J. Thomas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Joel J. Thomas is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in California →
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.
Joel J. Thomas is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Joel J. Thomas is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Joel J. Thomas is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Joel J. Thomas is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in California →
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 Santa Ana 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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