Atty. Karen G. Thomas

Atty. Karen G. Thomas

Recipient Best Brief Award in Legal Research and Writing. Associate, King & Spalding, 1987-1989.

Buford Buford 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Karen G. Thomas at a glance

Karen G. Thomas is a Partner based in Buford, Georgia, practicing at Carothers & Mitchell, LLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, zoning, litigation, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in Georgia U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1987). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Clarion University of Pennsylvania (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Gwinnett County Bar Association State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Buford, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Recipient Best Brief Award in Legal Research and Writing
  • Associate, King & Spalding, 1987-1989
  • Assistant County Attorney, Gwinnett County, 1989-1995
  • Deputy County Attorney, Gwinnett County, 1995-1999
  • County Attorney, Director of Law Department, Gwinnett County, 1999-2011
  • Chief Counsel, City of Atlanta Law Department, 2011-2012
  • Deputy City Attorney, Infrastructure Practice Group, City of Atlanta, 2012-2016
  • Partner, Carothers & Mitchell, LLC, 2016 - Present
  • Leadership Gwinnett Class of 1999
  • Regional Leadership Institute 2004
  • Past President, County Attorneys Section, Association County Commissioners of Georgia (2009-2010)
  • Past Chairman, Local Government Section, State Bar of Georgia (2009-2011)

Practice Areas Explained

Karen G. Thomas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Karen G. Thomas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Karen G. Thomas

Where is Karen G. Thomas's law office located?
Karen G. Thomas's law practice is located in Buford, Georgia. The firm is Carothers & Mitchell, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karen G. Thomas handle?
Karen G. Thomas focuses on employment, zoning, litigation, civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Karen G. Thomas practiced law?
Karen G. Thomas has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Karen G. Thomas go to law school?
Karen G. Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Karen G. Thomas for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Karen G. Thomas received?
Karen G. Thomas's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas School of Law
- 1986
B.S.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
- 1984

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Georgia U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Admitted: 1987

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