Atty. John Maurice Thomas

Atty. John Maurice Thomas

John Maurice Thomas is a lawyer practicing litigation, casualty insurance law, subrogation law and 2 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Stanford University, and has been licensed for 63 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 63 yrs experience 63 year
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Profile Summary

About John Maurice Thomas at a glance

John Maurice Thomas is a personal injury, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Palo Alto, California. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Admitted to practice in California (Inactive) (1963). Educated at Stanford University LL.B. (—) and Stanford University A.B. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Maurice Thomas is a lawyer practicing litigation, casualty insurance law, subrogation law and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Stanford University, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • John practices in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Maurice Thomas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Maurice 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.

John Maurice Thomas is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

John Maurice Thomas is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John Maurice Thomas is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Palo Alto 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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Common questions about John Maurice Thomas

Where is John Maurice Thomas's law office located?
John Maurice Thomas's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Maurice Thomas handle?
John Maurice Thomas focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Maurice Thomas practiced law?
John Maurice Thomas has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did John Maurice Thomas go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has John Maurice Thomas received?
John Maurice Thomas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Stanford University LL.B.
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Stanford University A.B.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California (Inactive)
Admitted: 1963

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