Atty. Thomas Michael Rath

Atty. Thomas Michael Rath

Thomas Michael Rath is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, tax law, probate law. Thomas Michael received a B.B.A. degree from Western Michigan University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Thomas Michael Rath at a glance

Thomas Michael Rath is a probate, bankruptcy, and tax attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1985) and Pennsylvania (2013). Educated at University of Detroit (J.D., 1985) and Western Michigan University (B.B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Michael Rath is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, tax law, probate law
  • Thomas Michael received a B.B.A. degree from Western Michigan University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Thomas Michael practices in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Michael Rath's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Thomas Michael Rath is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Thomas Michael Rath is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Tax Law

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

Thomas Michael Rath is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Michael Rath

Where is Thomas Michael Rath's law office located?
Thomas Michael Rath's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Michael Rath handle?
Thomas Michael Rath focuses on probate, bankruptcy, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Thomas Michael Rath practiced law?
Thomas Michael Rath has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Thomas Michael Rath go to law school?
Thomas Michael Rath earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Thomas Michael Rath for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Detroit
- 1985
B.B.A.
Western Michigan University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1985
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2013

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