Atty. Patrick John Thomas

Atty. Patrick John Thomas

Patrick John Thomas is a lawyer practicing professional liability, insurance defense, copyrights and 18 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.S. degree from Denison University in 1990, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 24 Years Experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Patrick John Thomas at a glance

Patrick John Thomas is an Associate based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Ritzler, Coughlin & Paglia, Ltd.. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, medical malpractice, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2002). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 2001) and Denison University (B.S., 1990). Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Patrick John Thomas is a lawyer practicing professional liability, insurance defense, copyrights and 18 other areas of law
  • Patrick received a B.S. degree from Denison University in 1990, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Patrick practices at Ritzler, Coughlin & Paglia, Ltd. in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick John Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Medical Malpractice

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Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patrick John Thomas

Where is Patrick John Thomas's law office located?
Patrick John Thomas's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Ritzler, Coughlin & Paglia, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick John Thomas handle?
Patrick John Thomas focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, medical malpractice, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Patrick John Thomas practiced law?
Patrick John Thomas has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Patrick John Thomas go to law school?
Patrick John Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S., 1990).
How can I contact Patrick John Thomas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 2001
B.S.
Denison University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2002

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