Atty. Thomas Paul Defranco

Atty. Thomas Paul Defranco

Thomas Paul Defranco is a lawyer practicing securities, complex commercial litigation, regulatory investigations and 1 other area of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 2010, and has been licensed for 10 years.

Washington Washington 10 yrs experience 10 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Paul Defranco at a glance

Thomas Paul Defranco is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at McGonigle, P.C.. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on business, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2016) and District of Columbia (2019). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M., 2015) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 2010). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Paul Defranco is a lawyer practicing securities, complex commercial litigation, regulatory investigations and 1 other area of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 2010, and has been licensed for 10 years
  • Thomas practices at McGonigle, P.C. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Paul Defranco's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Paul Defranco 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.

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Paul Defranco

Where is Thomas Paul Defranco's law office located?
Thomas Paul Defranco's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is McGonigle, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Paul Defranco handle?
Thomas Paul Defranco focuses on business, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Thomas Paul Defranco practiced law?
Thomas Paul Defranco has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did Thomas Paul Defranco go to law school?
Thomas Paul Defranco earned their education at (LL.M., 2015); (B.A., 2010).
How can I contact Thomas Paul Defranco for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2015
B.A.
Wake Forest University
- 2010

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2016
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2019

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