Atty. John Wharton Rain

Atty. John Wharton Rain

Mr. John Wharton Rain is a lawyer practicing banking & syndicated loan transactions, business, energy finance and 7 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 48 yrs experience 48 year
Call (945) 258-0013 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Wharton Rain at a glance

John Wharton Rain is a Co-Practice Leader Finance based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Thompson & Knight LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1978), District of Columbia (1997), and New York (1998). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Amherst College (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas Dallas Bar Association and Life. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Wharton Rain is a lawyer practicing banking & syndicated loan transactions, business, energy finance and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • John practices at Thompson & Knight LLP in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Wharton Rain's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Wharton Rain 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.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John Wharton Rain is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Wharton Rain

Where is John Wharton Rain's law office located?
John Wharton Rain's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Thompson & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Wharton Rain handle?
John Wharton Rain focuses on business, real estate, ip, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Wharton Rain practiced law?
John Wharton Rain has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John Wharton Rain go to law school?
John Wharton Rain earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact John Wharton Rain for a consultation?
You can contact John Wharton Rain directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Wharton Rain received?
John Wharton Rain's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law
- 1978
B.A.
Amherst College
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1978
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997
New York
Admitted: 1998

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