Andrew T. Thomas is the founder of the law firm dedicated to facilitating legal immigration to the United States. His expertise has garnered notable attention from various media outlets, where he has provided insights on immigration-related matters.
Mr. Thomas commenced his career as a vital member of a litigation team representing a class of direct-serve gasoline dealers across thirty-five states. The case revealed deliberate overcharging by a multinational oil and gas conglomerate between March 1, 1983, and August 31, 1994. The outcome of this class action lawsuit resulted in a substantial recovery of $1.08 billion for the dealers, along with attorneys' fees totaling $325 million, expense reimbursement of $5.65 million, and an incentive award of $15.9 million to the class representatives. His extensive litigation and trial experience extends to Fortune 500 companies, encompassing complex litigation, products liability, and specialty torts.
Andrew has channeled his extensive litigation and trial acumen into advocating for individuals in Immigration Court facing deportation from the United States. Additionally, he has assisted numerous families in securing residency, visas, and work authorizations through petitions submitted to the Department of Labor and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Media Appearances and Recognitions:
Throughout his career, Mr. Thomas has made numerous appearances in the media, including Univision, Telemundo, Buenos Dias Familia, and Estrella TV. His exceptional legal prowess has earned him recognition as one of the "Leaders in Law" in D Magazine's Best of Big D edition and a "Top Lawyer" in Houston, as acknowledged by Houstonia Magazine. The New York Times has also bestowed honor upon him, including his name in its annual roster of "Power Lawyers" in the United States.
Furthermore, Andrew Thomas has received accolades from the American Institute of Legal Counsel, Immigration Law Division, as a "10 Best" Immigration Attorney in Texas. He has been duly recognized as a Top Rated Lawyer in Texas by Lawyers of Distinction and featured as a distinguished attorney in Attorney & Practice Magazine.
