Atty. John R. Thomas

Atty. John R. Thomas

John R. Thomas is a lawyer.

Roanoke Roanoke 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About John R. Thomas at a glance

John R. Thomas is a Georgetown Univ. Law Ctr. based in Roanoke, Virginia. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1992) and District of Columbia (2015). Educated at George Washington University School of Law (LL.M. University, 1994) and Carnegie Mellon University (B.S., 1989). Serands clients in Roanoke, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John R. Thomas is a lawyer
  • John R. received a B.S. degree from Carnegie Mellon University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • John R. practices in Roanoke, VA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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John R. Thomas's law practice is located in Roanoke, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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John R. Thomas has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
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John R. Thomas earned their education at (LL.M. University, 1994); (B.S., 1989).
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Education

LL.M. University
George Washington University School of Law
- 1994
B.S.
Carnegie Mellon University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1992
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2015

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