Atty. Thomas Joseph Dowdalls

Atty. Thomas Joseph Dowdalls

Thomas Joseph Dowdalls is a lawyer practicing labor management relations, discrimination and harassment, healthcare and 1 other area of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1969, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Walnut Creek Walnut Creek 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Joseph Dowdalls at a glance

Thomas Joseph Dowdalls is a Shareholder based in Walnut Creek, California, practicing at Littler Mendelson P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on employment, civil rights, and health care. Admitted to practice in California (1977). Educated at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (J.D., 1976) and California State University, Long Beach (B.A., 1969). Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California American Bar Association. Serands clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Joseph Dowdalls is a lawyer practicing labor management relations, discrimination and harassment, healthcare and 1 other area of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1969, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Thomas practices at Littler Mendelson P.C. in Walnut Creek, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Joseph Dowdalls's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Joseph Dowdalls 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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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Health Care 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 Walnut Creek 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 Dowdalls

Where is Thomas Joseph Dowdalls's law office located?
Thomas Joseph Dowdalls's law practice is located in Walnut Creek, California. The firm is Littler Mendelson P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Joseph Dowdalls handle?
Thomas Joseph Dowdalls focuses on employment, civil rights, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Joseph Dowdalls practiced law?
Thomas Joseph Dowdalls has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Thomas Joseph Dowdalls go to law school?
Thomas Joseph Dowdalls earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Thomas Joseph Dowdalls for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
- 1976
B.A.
California State University, Long Beach
- 1969

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1977

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