Atty. Michael John Thomas

Atty. Michael John Thomas

Michael John Thomas is a lawyer practicing litigation, workers' compensation, patent law and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S.M.E. degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 32 Years Experience 32 year
Call (279) 260-5074

Profile Summary

About Michael John Thomas at a glance

Michael John Thomas is a Partner based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Downey Brand Llp. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, workers comp, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1994). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California (J.D. University, 1994) and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California (B.S.M.E. University, 1989). Serves clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael John Thomas is a lawyer practicing litigation, workers' compensation, patent law and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S.M.E. degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Michael practices at Downey Brand LLP in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael John Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

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

Michael John Thomas is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael John Thomas is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael John Thomas is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 Sacramento 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 venue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael John Thomas

Where is Michael John Thomas's law office located?
Michael John Thomas's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Downey Brand Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael John Thomas handle?
Michael John Thomas focuses on real estate, ip, workers comp, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael John Thomas practiced law?
Michael John Thomas has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Michael John Thomas go to law school?
Michael John Thomas earned their education at (J.D. University, 1994); (B.S.M.E. University, 1989).
How can I contact Michael John Thomas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. University
University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California
- 1994
B.S.M.E. University
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1994

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