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Atty. John R. Thomas

Atty. John R. Thomas

John Thomas is a partner in the firm's Business practice. He counsels clients in the areas of public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, private placements, restructurings and spinoffs, securities compliance and corporate governance.

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Profile Summary

About John R. Thomas at a glance

John R. Thomas is an attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practforg at Perkins Coie LLP. Admitted to practice in Oregon, Oregon State Bar. Educated at Lewis & Clark College (J.D., 1991) and Columbia University (MA). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law, Portland (OR) (2026), Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation, Portland (OR) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John Thomas is a partner in the firm's Business practice
  • He counsels clients in the areas of public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, private placements, restructurings and spinoffs, securities compliance and corporate governance

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

Practforg law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is John R. Thomas's law office located?
John R. Thomas's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did John R. Thomas go to law school?
John R. Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (MA); (—).
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What awards or recognition has John R. Thomas receiandd?
John R. Thomas's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law, Portland (OR); Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation, Portland (OR); Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law.

Education

J.D.
Lewis & Clark College
- 1991
MA
Columbia University
- In Progress
Columbia University
- In Progress
BA
University of Puget Sound
- In Progress

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law, Portland (OR)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation, Portland (OR)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Oregon Law and Politics, "Oregon Super Lawyers", 2006 - 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Who’s Who Legal USA – Corporate Governance, 2006
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ranked by Chambers USA, as "America's Leading Lawyers for Business," 2005 - 2014
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law, Portland (OR)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation, Portland (OR)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law, Portland (OR)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Oregon, Oregon State Bar

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