Atty. Kelly Deforest Thomas
Ms. Kelly Deforest Thomas is a lawyer practicing business litigation, business restructuring, creditors' rights & bankruptcy.
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About Kelly Deforest Thomas at a glance
Kelly Deforest Thomas is a business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1990). Educated at Georgia State University (—). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ms. Kelly Deforest Thomas is a lawyer practicing business litigation, business restructuring, creditors' rights & bankruptcy
- Kelly received a degree from Georgia State University, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Kelly practices in Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas Explained
Kelly Deforest Thomas's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kelly Deforest Thomas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Kelly Deforest Thomas is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Kelly Deforest Thomas is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Georgia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Kelly Deforest Thomas is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →
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 Atlanta 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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