Atty. Thomas Jay Ryu

Atty. Thomas Jay Ryu

Thomas Jay Ryu is a lawyer practicing construction, professional malpractice, premises liability and 4 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 35 Years Experience 35 year
Call (844) 789-0949

Profile Summary

About Thomas Jay Ryu at a glance

Thomas Jay Ryu is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Ryu And Joo. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, business, slip & fall, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1991). Educated at Whittier College School of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1988). Active member of State Bar of California. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Jay Ryu is a lawyer practicing construction, professional malpractice, premises liability and 4 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Thomas practices at Ryu & Joo in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Jay Ryu's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Thomas Jay Ryu is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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International Law

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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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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 Jay Ryu

Where is Thomas Jay Ryu's law office located?
Thomas Jay Ryu's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Ryu And Joo. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Jay Ryu handle?
Thomas Jay Ryu focuses on employment, business, slip & fall, litigation, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Jay Ryu practiced law?
Thomas Jay Ryu has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Thomas Jay Ryu go to law school?
Thomas Jay Ryu earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Thomas Jay Ryu for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Whittier College School of Law
- 1991
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1991

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