Atty. Thomas F. Ford

Atty. Thomas F. Ford

Thomas F. Ford is a lawyer practicing business law, business litigation, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas F. Ford at a glance

Thomas F. Ford is a Member based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, practicing at Smithford Business Lawyers, LLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1984) and New York (1987). Educated at Cleveland Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1983) and Kenyon College (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Wilkes-Barre, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas F. Ford is a lawyer practicing business law, business litigation, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Kenyon College in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Thomas practices at Smithford Business Lawyers, LLC in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas F. Ford's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

Thomas F. Ford is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Thomas F. Ford is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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

Thomas F. Ford is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas F. Ford

Where is Thomas F. Ford's law office located?
Thomas F. Ford's law practice is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The firm is Smithford Business Lawyers, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas F. Ford handle?
Thomas F. Ford focuses on contracts, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Thomas F. Ford practiced law?
Thomas F. Ford has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Thomas F. Ford go to law school?
Thomas F. Ford earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Thomas F. Ford for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas F. Ford 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 Thomas F. Ford received?
Thomas F. Ford's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Cleveland Marshall College of Law
- 1983
B.A.
Kenyon College
- 1979

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1984
New York
Admitted: 1987

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