Atty. Rachael A. Thomas

Atty. Rachael A. Thomas

Rachael joined Coughlin & Gerhart LLP in 2024 and serves as Special Counsel. Her practice is concentrated in the areas of real estate, estate planning and administration, small business formation and dissolution, and guardian ad litem services.

Montrose Montrose 11 yrs experience 11 year
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About Rachael A. Thomas at a glance

Rachael A. Thomas is a Special Counsel based in Montrose, Pennsylvania, practicing at Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on trusts and real estate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2015) and U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania (2016). Educated at Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan (J.D., 2012) and Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 2009). Serands clients in Montrose, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Rachael joined Coughlin & Gerhart LLP in 2024 and serves as Special Counsel
  • Her practice is concentrated in the areas of real estate, estate planning and administration, small business formation and dissolution, and guardian ad litem services
  • Prior to joining Coughlin & Gerhart LLP, Rachael was a partner of DeWitt & Thomas Law Offices, P.C., located in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
  • Rachael is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Susquehanna Bar Association
  • She currently serves as Secretary of the Susquehanna County Bar Association
  • She also serves on the Board of Directors for NEPA Community Health Care and the Susquehanna Community School District
  • Honors & Awards • Outstanding Senior Award, 2009 • Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Study Abroad Scholarship, China, 2008 Past Positions • DeWitt & Thomas Law Offices, P.C., Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Partner

Practice Areas Explained

Rachael A. Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Real Estate Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rachael A. Thomas

Where is Rachael A. Thomas's law office located?
Rachael A. Thomas's law practice is located in Montrose, Pennsylvania. The firm is Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rachael A. Thomas handle?
Rachael A. Thomas focuses on trusts, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Rachael A. Thomas practiced law?
Rachael A. Thomas has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Rachael A. Thomas go to law school?
Rachael A. Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.A., 2009).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan
- 2012
B.A.
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2015
U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2016

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