Profile Summary
About Thomas M. Melsheimer at a glance
Thomas M. Melsheimer is a Principal based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Fish & Richardson P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on patent, criminal defense, business, trade secrets, and whistleblower. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western District Court Texas Northern District Court Texa (1986). Educated at University of Texas at Austin School of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Mr. Thomas M. Melsheimer is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, commercial litigation, false claims act/qui tam and 4 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Thomas practices at Fish & Richardson P.C. in Dallas, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas M. Melsheimer's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas M. Melsheimer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Thomas M. Melsheimer is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Texas →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Thomas M. Melsheimer is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Thomas M. Melsheimer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Thomas M. Melsheimer is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Texas →
Thomas M. Melsheimer is one of 3,552 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional Texas attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Dallas or all attorneys in Texas.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Thomas M. Melsheimer
Where is Thomas M. Melsheimer's law office located?
What practice areas does Thomas M. Melsheimer handle?
How long has Thomas M. Melsheimer practiced law?
Where did Thomas M. Melsheimer go to law school?
How can I contact Thomas M. Melsheimer for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Thomas M. Melsheimer received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.