Atty. John R Thomas

Atty. John R Thomas

Mr. John R Thomas is a lawyer practicing business, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and 6 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About John R Thomas at a glance

John R Thomas is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1991). Educated at Lewis and Clark Law School (J.D., 1991) and Columbia University (M.A. M.Phil., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. John R Thomas is a lawyer practicing business, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a M.A. degree from Columbia University in 1983, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

John R Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

John R Thomas is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John R Thomas is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John R Thomas

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.
What practice areas does John R Thomas handle?
John R Thomas focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has John R Thomas practiced law?
John R Thomas has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John R Thomas go to law school?
John R Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (M.A. M.Phil., 1983).
How can I contact John R Thomas for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John R Thomas received?
John R Thomas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Lewis and Clark Law School
- 1991
M.A. M.Phil.
Columbia University
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1991

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