Atty. Raymond L. "Ray" Thomas
Ray Thomas is a trial attorney with Ray Thomas PC in McAllen, Texas, representing clients in Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation for plaintiffs. His practice focuses on resolving complex disputes through litigation and trial advocacy in state and federal courts.
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Raymond L. "Ray" Thomas is a personal injury, business, and litigation attorney based in McAllen, Texas, practicing at Ray Thomas PC. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Corpus Christi) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in McAllen, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ray Thomas is a trial attorney with Ray Thomas PC in McAllen, Texas, representing clients in Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation for plaintiffs
- His practice focuses on resolving complex disputes through litigation and trial advocacy in state and federal courts
- Ray Thomas has been nominated and selected by his peers for numerous professional distinctions throughout his career
- He holds an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a peer review rating that reflects evaluations of professional ability, communication, and ethical standards by members of the legal community
- He has been accepted as a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers following a selective screening process that includes evaluations from judges and fellow attorneys
- The Society recognizes advocates whose careers reflect integrity, professionalism, and dedication to the practice of law
- Ray Thomas has also been selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers of America, a peer review publication that recognizes attorneys across a wide range of practice areas nationwide
- In addition, Ray Thomas is a Sustaining Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, an honor extended to a small percentage of Texas attorneys whose professional careers demonstrate commitment to the legal profession and public service
- Ray Thomas has been selected to Super Lawyers for 17 consecutive years
- Super Lawyers uses a multiphase selection process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations
- He holds the rank of Advocate and Senior Life Fellow with the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national organization of trial lawyers and judges dedicated to preserving the civil jury trial right guaranteed by the Seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution
- Ray Thomas is frequently invited to speak and participate on panels for legal audiences in the United States, Mexico, and Central America
- He has also served on the faculty for continuing legal education courses and seminars, sharing practical insights drawn from his litigation experience
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Raymond L. "Ray" Thomas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Raymond L. "Ray" Thomas is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Raymond L. "Ray" Thomas is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in McAllen are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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