Atty. Thomas Oswald Helton

Atty. Thomas Oswald Helton

Thomas Oswald Helton is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, nursing home litigation, employment law and 6 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas Oswald Helton at a glance

Thomas Oswald Helton is a Shareholder based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Clyde & Co. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, ip, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1966) and Georgia (1976). Educated at Vanderbilt University (LL.B., 1966) and University of Tennessee (B.S., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dispute Resolution Section, Litigation Section, Senior Counselors, TBA Members. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Oswald Helton is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, nursing home litigation, employment law and 6 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • Thomas practices at Clyde & Co in Chattanooga, TN and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Oswald Helton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Oswald Helton 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 Oswald Helton is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Oswald Helton is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Tennessee →

Product Liability

Thomas Oswald Helton is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

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

Thomas Oswald Helton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Oswald Helton

Where is Thomas Oswald Helton's law office located?
Thomas Oswald Helton's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is Clyde & Co. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Oswald Helton handle?
Thomas Oswald Helton focuses on employment, real estate, ip, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Thomas Oswald Helton practiced law?
Thomas Oswald Helton has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did Thomas Oswald Helton go to law school?
Thomas Oswald Helton earned their education at (LL.B., 1966); (B.S., 1963).
How can I contact Thomas Oswald Helton for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas Oswald Helton 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.
What awards or recognition has Thomas Oswald Helton received?
Thomas Oswald Helton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Vanderbilt University
- 1966
B.S.
University of Tennessee
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1966
Georgia
Admitted: 1976

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