Atty. Richard Joseph Thomas

Atty. Richard Joseph Thomas

Richard Joseph Thomas is a lawyer practicing banking law, bankruptcy, business law and 16 other areas of law. Richard has been licensed for 41 years.

Youngstown Youngstown 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Joseph Thomas at a glance

Richard Joseph Thomas is a trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and employment attorney based in Youngstown, Ohio. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1985) and Ohio (1987). Serands clients in Youngstown, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard Joseph Thomas is a lawyer practicing banking law, bankruptcy, business law and 16 other areas of law
  • Richard has been licensed for 41 years
  • Richard practices in Youngstown, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Joseph Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Richard Joseph Thomas is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →

Probate

Richard Joseph Thomas is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →

Personal Injury

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.

Richard Joseph Thomas is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Richard Joseph Thomas is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Employment Law

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

Richard Joseph Thomas is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Joseph Thomas

Where is Richard Joseph Thomas's law office located?
Richard Joseph Thomas's law practice is located in Youngstown, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Joseph Thomas handle?
Richard Joseph Thomas focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Richard Joseph Thomas practiced law?
Richard Joseph Thomas has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
How can I contact Richard Joseph Thomas for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1985
Ohio
Admitted: 1987

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