Atty. Thomas Leo Gourde

Atty. Thomas Leo Gourde

Mr. Thomas Leo Gourde is a lawyer practicing litigation, professional malpractice defense, business.

Irvine Irvine 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (949) 775-4169 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Thomas Leo Gourde at a glance

Thomas Leo Gourde is a Member based in Irvine, California, practicing at Ray And Gourde Llp. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1990), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1991), District of Columbia (1992), and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1992). Educated at University of Utah (J.D., 1990) and University of Utah (B.A., 1987). Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association State Bar of California (Member, Section on Litigation) Bar Association of The District of Columbia Association of Southern California Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Thomas Leo Gourde is a lawyer practicing litigation, professional malpractice defense, business
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Utah in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Thomas practices at Ray & Gourdé LLP in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Leo Gourde's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Leo Gourde 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.

Thomas Leo Gourde is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Thomas Leo Gourde is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Irvine 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.

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Irvine or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Leo Gourde

Where is Thomas Leo Gourde's law office located?
Thomas Leo Gourde's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Ray And Gourde Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Leo Gourde handle?
Thomas Leo Gourde focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Leo Gourde practiced law?
Thomas Leo Gourde has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Thomas Leo Gourde go to law school?
Thomas Leo Gourde earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Thomas Leo Gourde for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas Leo Gourde 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.

Education

J.D.
University of Utah
- 1990
B.A.
University of Utah
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1992

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.