Atty. Lizanne Thomas

Atty. Lizanne Thomas

Lizanne Thomas is a lawyer practicing m&a, corporate governance, joint ventures & strategic alliances and 4 other areas of law. Lizanne received a B.A. degree from Furman University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Atlanta Atlanta 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Lizanne Thomas at a glance

Lizanne Thomas is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Jones Day. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1982) and New York (2016). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1982) and Furman University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Lizanne Thomas is a lawyer practicing m&a, corporate governance, joint ventures & strategic alliances and 4 other areas of law
  • Lizanne received a B.A. degree from Furman University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Lizanne practices at Jones Day in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Lizanne Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Lizanne Thomas is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Georgia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Lizanne Thomas is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Real Estate Law

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

Lizanne Thomas is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Lizanne Thomas is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Lizanne Thomas

Where is Lizanne Thomas's law office located?
Lizanne Thomas's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lizanne Thomas handle?
Lizanne Thomas focuses on trusts, business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Lizanne Thomas practiced law?
Lizanne Thomas has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Lizanne Thomas go to law school?
Lizanne Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Lizanne Thomas for a consultation?
You can contact Lizanne Thomas 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 Lizanne Thomas received?
Lizanne Thomas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University
- 1982
B.A.
Furman University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1982
New York
Admitted: 2016

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