Atty. Thomas Joseph Crane

Atty. Thomas Joseph Crane

Thomas Joseph Crane is a lawyer practicing corporate/securities/tax, mergers and acquisitions, public and private offerings and 4 other areas of law. Thomas received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Joseph Crane at a glance

Thomas Joseph Crane is a Partner based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Rutan Tucker Llp. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, ip, tax, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (1982). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1982) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships Associations •American Electronics Association, past Chairman, Legal Committee (Orange County) •Orange County Bar Association •Dartmouth Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas Joseph Crane is a lawyer practicing corporate/securities/tax, mergers and acquisitions, public and private offerings and 4 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Thomas practices at Rutan & Tucker, LLP in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Joseph Crane's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Joseph Crane 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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Intellectual Property

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

Thomas Joseph Crane is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Thomas Joseph Crane is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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

Securities 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 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 Joseph Crane

Where is Thomas Joseph Crane's law office located?
Thomas Joseph Crane'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 Joseph Crane handle?
Thomas Joseph Crane focuses on business, ip, tax, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Joseph Crane practiced law?
Thomas Joseph Crane has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Thomas Joseph Crane go to law school?
Thomas Joseph Crane earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (A.B., 1979).
How can I contact Thomas Joseph Crane for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas Joseph Crane 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 Joseph Crane received?
Thomas Joseph Crane's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1982
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1982

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