About Richard J. Thomas

Rick, a 1985 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, joined the firm in 1987 and has been a director of the firm since 1991. He began his practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has an active trial and appellate practice. Rick is admitted to the United States Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of Ohio, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the United States Courts of Appeal for the Third and Sixth Circuits, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio and the Western District of Pennsylvania. Rick’s trial and appellate work is primarily focused in the areas of banking and creditors’ rights, employment discrimination and employment contract disputes, business litigation, real property disputes, fiduciary duty disputes, and Ohio Alcoholic Beverages Franchise Act disputes among national and international manufacturers and Ohio distributors. He also carries on an active transactional practice which focuses on commercial loan documentation and workouts, real property, Uniform Commercial Code, landlord/tenant and contract negotiation and documentation. Rick has been rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell, which is the highest rating awarded.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Banking Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Other 3
    • Trial and Appellate Litigation
    • Bankruptcy Law
    • Employment Law

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    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
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  • Firm Information
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    Firm Name
    Henderson, Covington, Messenger, Newman & Thomas Co., L.P.A.
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  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1985, Pennsylvania
    1987, Ohio
    Pennsylvania Supreme Court
    Ohio Supreme Court
    U.S. District Courts, Western District of Pennsylvania, Northern District of Ohio and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third and Sixth Circuits
    U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    American Bar Association
    Mahoning County Bar Association
    Ohio State Bar Association
    Pennsylvania Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Pittsburgh
    Class of 1985
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Youngstown State University
    Class of 1980
    B.S.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1956
    Youngstown, Ohio, April 13, 1956

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Member at Henderson, Covington, Messenger, Newman & Thomas Co., L.P.A.
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Suite 1300, 6 Federal Plaza CentralYoungstown, OH 44503-1508U.S.A.

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247 Fort Pitt Blvd.P.O. Box 2nd FloorPittsburgh, PA 15222U.S.A.

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  • Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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247 Fort Pitt Blvd.P.O. Box 2nd FloorPittsburgh, PA 15222U.S.A.

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  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Richard J. Thomas is admitted to practice in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Richard J. Thomas is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.
  • Does this attorney offer any legal services for a flat fee?
    Yes, Richard J. Thomas offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
  • Does this attorney accept major credit cards?
    Yes, Richard J. Thomas will accept Visa, Discover and MasterCard.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Richard J. Thomas attended University of Pittsburgh.