Atty. Thomas John Leary

Atty. Thomas John Leary

Thomas John Leary is a lawyer practicing capital markets, corporate & finance, mergers and acquisitions and 2 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas John Leary at a glance

Thomas John Leary is a Partner, Corporate & Finance, Capital Markets based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1988). Educated at University of California, Los Angeles (B.A. Economics, 1985) and UCLA School of Law, Los Angeles, California J.D. 1988 UCLA Law Review (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Memberships & Activities Admitted to practice in the state of California, U, S, and District Court, Central District of California and U. Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas John Leary is a lawyer practicing capital markets, corporate & finance, mergers and acquisitions and 2 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of California, Los Angeles in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Thomas practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas John Leary's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Thomas John Leary is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

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 John Leary

Where is Thomas John Leary's law office located?
Thomas John Leary's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas John Leary handle?
Thomas John Leary focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas John Leary practiced law?
Thomas John Leary has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Thomas John Leary go to law school?
Thomas John Leary earned their education at (B.A. Economics, 1985); (—).
How can I contact Thomas John Leary for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas John Leary received?
Thomas John Leary's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

B.A. Economics
University of California, Los Angeles
- 1985
UCLA School of Law, Los Angeles, California J.D. 1988 UCLA Law Review
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Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1988

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