Atty. Richard J. Thomas
Rick, a 1985 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, joined the firm in 1987 and has been a director of the firm since 1991. He began his practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has an active trial and appellate practice.
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Richard J. Thomas is a Member based in Youngstown, Ohio, practicing at Henderson, Covington, Messenger, Newman & Thomas Co., L.P.A.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1985) and Ohio Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ohio Supreme Court U.S. District Courts, Western District of Pennsyl (1987). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1985) and Youngstown State University (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association Mahoning County Bar Association Ohio State Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association. Serands clients in Youngstown, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Rick, a 1985 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, joined the firm in 1987 and has been a director of the firm since 1991
- He began his practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has an active trial and appellate practice
- Rick is admitted to the United States Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of Ohio, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the United States Courts of Appeal for the Third and Sixth Circuits, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio and the Western District of Pennsylvania
- Rick’s trial and appellate work is primarily focused in the areas of banking and creditors’ rights, employment discrimination and employment contract disputes, business litigation, real property disputes, fiduciary duty disputes, and Ohio Alcoholic Beverages Franchise Act disputes among national and international manufacturers and Ohio distributors
- He also carries on an active transactional practice which focuses on commercial loan documentation and workouts, real property, Uniform Commercial Code, landlord/tenant and contract negotiation and documentation
- Rick has been rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell, which is the highest rating awarded
Practice Areas Explained
Richard J. Thomas's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard J. Thomas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Richard J. Thomas is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Richard J. Thomas is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Richard J. Thomas is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Ohio →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Richard J. Thomas is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Ohio →
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 Youngstown 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 andnue, 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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