Atty. Robert W Thomas
Robert W Thomas is a lawyer practicing personal injury, admiralty and maritime law, railroads and 2 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University and A. and M.
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Robert W Thomas is a Member based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, practicing at Thomas and Hardy. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, product liability, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1967), U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1967), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1978), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1983). Educated at Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (J.D., 1967) and Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Lake Charles, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert W Thomas is a lawyer practicing personal injury, admiralty and maritime law, railroads and 2 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University and A. and M. College in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
- Robert practices at Thomas and Hardy in Lake Charles, LA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert W 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.
Robert W Thomas is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Robert W Thomas is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →
Robert W Thomas is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Robert W Thomas is one of 10,607 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lake Charles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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