Atty. Richard I. Thomas

Atty. Richard I. Thomas

Richard I. Thomas is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, employment & labor.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard I. Thomas at a glance

Richard I. Thomas is an Of Counsel based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Burns White LLC. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on employment and adr. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1972), West Virginia (1999), and Ohio United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit United States Court of Appeals for the Thi (2002). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1972) and West Virginia Wesleyan College (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •F, M, and C. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard I. Thomas is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, employment & labor
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1965, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Richard practices at Burns White LLC in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard I. Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Richard I. Thomas is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Richard I. Thomas is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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 Pittsburgh 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 Richard I. Thomas

Where is Richard I. Thomas's law office located?
Richard I. Thomas's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Burns White LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard I. Thomas handle?
Richard I. Thomas focuses on employment, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Richard I. Thomas practiced law?
Richard I. Thomas has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Richard I. Thomas go to law school?
Richard I. Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact Richard I. Thomas for a consultation?
You can contact Richard I. Thomas directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard I. Thomas received?
Richard I. Thomas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duquesne University
- 1972
B.A.
West Virginia Wesleyan College
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1972
West Virginia
Admitted: 1999
Ohio United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit United States Court of Appeals for the Thi
Admitted: 2002

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