Atty. Rick L Thomas

Atty. Rick L Thomas

Rick L Thomas is a lawyer practicing mineral law, environmental law, surety law and 3 other areas of law. Rick received a B.S. degree from University of Kentucky in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Raleigh Raleigh 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Rick L Thomas at a glance

Rick L Thomas is a Member based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Encore Construction and Environmental Claims Consultants. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on litigation, environmental, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (1983), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1984), and U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1988). Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1983) and University of Kentucky (B.S. Mining, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kentucky (Natural Resources and Environmental Law Section) and American (Member, Sections on: Natural Resources and Environmental Law Litigation) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Rick L Thomas is a lawyer practicing mineral law, environmental law, surety law and 3 other areas of law
  • Rick received a B.S. degree from University of Kentucky in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Rick practices at Encore Construction and Environmental Claims Consultants in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Rick L Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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Rick L Thomas is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in North Carolina →

Government & Administrative Law

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Health Care Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rick L Thomas

Where is Rick L Thomas's law office located?
Rick L Thomas's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Encore Construction and Environmental Claims Consultants. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rick L Thomas handle?
Rick L Thomas focuses on litigation, environmental, government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Rick L Thomas practiced law?
Rick L Thomas has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Rick L Thomas go to law school?
Rick L Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S. Mining, 1978).
How can I contact Rick L Thomas for a consultation?
You can contact Rick L 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 Rick L Thomas received?
Rick L Thomas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky
- 1983
B.S. Mining
University of Kentucky
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1994

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