Atty. Melissa Ann Thomas

Atty. Melissa Ann Thomas

Ms. Melissa Ann Thomas is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, intellectual property, securities / investment fraud.

Orange Orange 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Melissa Ann Thomas at a glance

Melissa Ann Thomas is a ip, securities, and consumer attorney based in Orange, California. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1978), District of Columbia (1984), and California (1988). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1978) and University of California at Davis (A.B., 1975). Serands clients in Orange, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Melissa Ann Thomas is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, intellectual property, securities / investment fraud
  • Melissa received a A.B. degree from University of California at Davis in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Melissa practices in Orange, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Ann Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Where is Melissa Ann Thomas's law office located?
Melissa Ann Thomas's law practice is located in Orange, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Ann Thomas handle?
Melissa Ann Thomas focuses on ip, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Melissa Ann Thomas practiced law?
Melissa Ann Thomas has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Melissa Ann Thomas go to law school?
Melissa Ann Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (A.B., 1975).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1978
A.B.
University of California at Davis
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1978
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1984
California
Admitted: 1988

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