Atty. Thomas Nicholas Makris

Atty. Thomas Nicholas Makris

Thomas Nicholas Makris is a lawyer practicing employment, employment advice & counseling, intellectual property and 6 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Thomas Nicholas Makris at a glance

Thomas Nicholas Makris is a Senior Counsel based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1982). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1981) and University of Colorado (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Nicholas Makris is a lawyer practicing employment, employment advice & counseling, intellectual property and 6 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Thomas practices at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Palo Alto, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Nicholas Makris's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Nicholas Makris 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.

Thomas Nicholas Makris is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Thomas Nicholas Makris is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Palo Alto 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 Nicholas Makris

Where is Thomas Nicholas Makris's law office located?
Thomas Nicholas Makris's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Nicholas Makris handle?
Thomas Nicholas Makris focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Nicholas Makris practiced law?
Thomas Nicholas Makris has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Thomas Nicholas Makris go to law school?
Thomas Nicholas Makris earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Thomas Nicholas Makris for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas Nicholas Makris received?
Thomas Nicholas Makris's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1981
B.A.
University of Colorado
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1982

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