Atty. Thomas Tierney Lord

Atty. Thomas Tierney Lord

Thomas Tierney Lord is a lawyer practicing business litigation, intellectual property, real estate litigation and 3 other areas of law. Thomas received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years.

San Diego San Diego 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Thomas Tierney Lord at a glance

Thomas Tierney Lord is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at Thomas T. Lord. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, and construction. Admitted to practice in California (1989) and U.S. District, Southern and Central Districts of California (1989). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association San Diego Trial Lawyers Association San Diego Association of Business Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Tierney Lord is a lawyer practicing business litigation, intellectual property, real estate litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Thomas practices at Thomas T. Lord in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Tierney Lord's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Tierney Lord 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

Thomas Tierney Lord is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

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

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

Construction Law

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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 San Diego 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 Tierney Lord

Where is Thomas Tierney Lord's law office located?
Thomas Tierney Lord's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Thomas T. Lord. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Tierney Lord handle?
Thomas Tierney Lord focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Tierney Lord practiced law?
Thomas Tierney Lord has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Thomas Tierney Lord go to law school?
Thomas Tierney Lord earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (A.B., 1984).
How can I contact Thomas Tierney Lord for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas Tierney Lord 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 Tierney Lord received?
Thomas Tierney Lord's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1988
A.B.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District, Southern and Central Districts of California
Admitted: 1989

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