Atty. Thomas Arthur Clare

Atty. Thomas Arthur Clare

Mr. Thomas Arthur Clare is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial litigation, commercial and 5 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Arthur Clare at a glance

Thomas Arthur Clare is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Kirkland Ellis Llp. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, ip, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1995), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1996), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1997), and District of Columbia (1999). Educated at University of Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 1995) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Thomas Arthur Clare is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial litigation, commercial and 5 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Thomas practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Arthur Clare's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Arthur Clare 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Thomas Arthur Clare is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Thomas Arthur Clare is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Thomas Arthur Clare is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Thomas Arthur Clare is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Arthur Clare

Where is Thomas Arthur Clare's law office located?
Thomas Arthur Clare's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Kirkland Ellis Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Arthur Clare handle?
Thomas Arthur Clare focuses on personal injury, business, ip, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Thomas Arthur Clare practiced law?
Thomas Arthur Clare has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Thomas Arthur Clare go to law school?
Thomas Arthur Clare earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Thomas Arthur Clare for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame Law School
- 1995
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1997
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 2007

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