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Joseph L. Thomas is a wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1969) and Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (1989). Educated at South Texas College Of Law (J.D. University, 1995) and Baylor University (B.B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Joseph L. Thomas is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, business and 11 other areas of law
- Joseph received a B.B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Joseph practices in Houston, TX
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Joseph L. Thomas is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Texas →
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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.
Joseph L. Thomas is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Joseph L. Thomas is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
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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 Houston 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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