Atty. Thomas Ryan McCarthy

Atty. Thomas Ryan McCarthy

Mr. Thomas Ryan McCarthy is a lawyer practicing civil rights, government, arbitration and 4 other areas of law.

Arlington Arlington 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Ryan McCarthy at a glance

Thomas Ryan McCarthy is a litigation, civil rights, government, adr, and appellate attorney based in Arlington, Virginia. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2001) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Ninth and District of Columbia Circuits U.S. Sup (2004). Educated at George Mason University (J.D., 2001) and University of Notre Dame (B.S., 1995). Serands clients in Arlington, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Thomas Ryan McCarthy is a lawyer practicing civil rights, government, arbitration and 4 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1995, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Thomas practices in Arlington, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Ryan McCarthy's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

Thomas Ryan McCarthy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Rights

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

Thomas Ryan McCarthy is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Virginia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Thomas Ryan McCarthy is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Thomas Ryan McCarthy is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Virginia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Thomas Ryan McCarthy is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Ryan McCarthy

Where is Thomas Ryan McCarthy's law office located?
Thomas Ryan McCarthy's law practice is located in Arlington, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Ryan McCarthy handle?
Thomas Ryan McCarthy focuses on litigation, civil rights, government, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Thomas Ryan McCarthy practiced law?
Thomas Ryan McCarthy has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Thomas Ryan McCarthy go to law school?
Thomas Ryan McCarthy earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S., 1995).
How can I contact Thomas Ryan McCarthy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Mason University
- 2001
B.S.
University of Notre Dame
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2001
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Ninth and District of Columbia Circuits U.S. Sup
Admitted: 2004

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