Atty. Thomas Rapp

Atty. Thomas Rapp

Thomas Rapp is a lawyer practicing employment law, civil rights. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Melbourne Melbourne 42 Years Experience 42 year
Call (321) 655-7704

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About Thomas Rapp at a glance

Thomas Rapp is a employment and civil rights attorney based in Melbourne, Florida. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1984), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1986), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania (1988), and Florida (2002). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1984) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1981). Serves clients in Melbourne, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Rapp is a lawyer practicing employment law, civil rights
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Thomas practices in Melbourne, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Rapp's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Rapp 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 Rapp is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Thomas Rapp is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Melbourne are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Rapp

Where is Thomas Rapp's law office located?
Thomas Rapp's law practice is located in Melbourne, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Rapp handle?
Thomas Rapp focuses on employment, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Thomas Rapp practiced law?
Thomas Rapp has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Thomas Rapp go to law school?
Thomas Rapp earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 1984
B.A.
Brandeis University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1988
Florida
Admitted: 2002

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