Atty. Thomas Joseph Dover

Atty. Thomas Joseph Dover

Mr. Thomas Joseph Dover is a lawyer practicing intellectual property and media, corporate, litigation and 5 other areas of law.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Joseph Dover at a glance

Thomas Joseph Dover is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Nossaman LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1994), Texas (2022), and District of Columbia (2022). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (LL.M. Southwestern, 2006) and University of Minnesota (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Thomas Joseph Dover is a lawyer practicing intellectual property and media, corporate, litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Minnesota in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Thomas practices at Nossaman LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Joseph Dover's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Intellectual Property

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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 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 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 Dover

Where is Thomas Joseph Dover's law office located?
Thomas Joseph Dover's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Nossaman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Joseph Dover handle?
Thomas Joseph Dover focuses on contracts, business, real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Joseph Dover practiced law?
Thomas Joseph Dover has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Thomas Joseph Dover go to law school?
Thomas Joseph Dover earned their education at (LL.M. Southwestern, 2006); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Thomas Joseph Dover for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Southwestern
Southwestern University School of Law
- 2006
B.A.
University of Minnesota
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994
Texas
Admitted: 2022
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2022

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