Atty. Thomas Charles Richardson

Atty. Thomas Charles Richardson

Thomas Charles Richardson is a lawyer practicing litigation, patent infringement, intellectual property. Thomas received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Charles Richardson at a glance

Thomas Charles Richardson is an Associate based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Rutan Tucker Llp. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2006) and U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (2006). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Brigham Young University (B.S., 2003). Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Thomas Charles Richardson is a lawyer practicing litigation, patent infringement, intellectual property
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Thomas practices at Rutan & Tucker, LLP in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Charles Richardson's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

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

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Charles Richardson

Where is Thomas Charles Richardson's law office located?
Thomas Charles Richardson's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Rutan Tucker Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Charles Richardson handle?
Thomas Charles Richardson focuses on patent, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Charles Richardson practiced law?
Thomas Charles Richardson has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Thomas Charles Richardson go to law school?
Thomas Charles Richardson earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S., 2003).
How can I contact Thomas Charles Richardson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 2006
B.S.
Brigham Young University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Admitted: 2006

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