Atty. Thomas Karnes

Atty. Thomas Karnes

Mr. Thomas Karnes is a lawyer practicing business law, emerging business law, corporate law and 7 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Karnes at a glance

Thomas Karnes is an Associate based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Ater Wynne LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on wills, probate, business, tax, and health care. Admitted to practice in Oregon (2008) and Washington (2021). Educated at Northwestern School of Law, Lewis & Clark Law School (J.D., 2008) and Willamette University (B.A., 2005). Active member of Oregon State Bar. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Thomas Karnes is a lawyer practicing business law, emerging business law, corporate law and 7 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Willamette University in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Thomas practices at Ater Wynne LLP in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Karnes's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Thomas Karnes is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Oregon →

Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Thomas Karnes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Tax Law

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

Thomas Karnes is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Oregon →

Health Care Law

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Thomas Karnes is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon 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 Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Karnes

Where is Thomas Karnes's law office located?
Thomas Karnes's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Ater Wynne LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Karnes handle?
Thomas Karnes focuses on wills, probate, business, tax, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Thomas Karnes practiced law?
Thomas Karnes has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Thomas Karnes go to law school?
Thomas Karnes earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact Thomas Karnes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern School of Law, Lewis & Clark Law School
- 2008
B.A.
Willamette University
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 2008
Washington
Admitted: 2021

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