Atty. Shannon Jay Thomas

Atty. Shannon Jay Thomas

Shannon Jay Thomas is a lawyer practicing insurance, securities / investment fraud, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law. Shannon received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University and A. and M.

Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Shannon Jay Thomas at a glance

Shannon Jay Thomas is a personal injury, criminal defense, securities, consumer, and insurance attorney based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1998), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (2000), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana (2000). Educated at Southern University (J.D., 1997) and Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Shannon Jay Thomas is a lawyer practicing insurance, securities / investment fraud, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law
  • Shannon received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University and A. and M. College in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Shannon practices in Baton Rouge, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Shannon Jay Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Shannon Jay Thomas is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Shannon Jay Thomas is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Louisiana →

Securities Law

Shannon Jay Thomas is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Louisiana →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Shannon Jay Thomas is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Shannon Jay Thomas is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Baton Rouge 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Shannon Jay Thomas

Where is Shannon Jay Thomas's law office located?
Shannon Jay Thomas's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shannon Jay Thomas handle?
Shannon Jay Thomas focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, securities, consumer, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Shannon Jay Thomas practiced law?
Shannon Jay Thomas has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Shannon Jay Thomas go to law school?
Shannon Jay Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Shannon Jay Thomas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern University
- 1997
B.A.
Louisiana State University and A. and M. College
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
Admitted: 2000

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