Jacob Douglas Thomas

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Jacob Douglas Thomas: Attorney with Saunders, Walsh & Beard
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
  • Avvo Top Contributor
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Biography

Jacob D. Thomas is a civil litigation and construction lawyer in McKinney, TX, who has been helping individuals and businesses with their legal needs since 2003. He has a confidence that is earned only through arduous study, preparedness and experience. As a business owner and father of four, Jacob understands balancing emotional and material needs. With his experience, knowledge and skill, Jacob competently guides his clients through the complex legal system. Whether the situation calls for a hard-nosed fighter or a subtle negotiator, Jacob tailors his approach to each case based upon the particular needs of the client. When he is not at the office or the courthouse, you will find Jacob with his wife and children. Youth sports, playgrounds, zoos, fishing ponds, libraries, theaters, cartoons and video games are the keys to a healthy life with four energetic kids. Ever the optimist, Jacob spends his Sunday afternoons praying for the Dallas Cowboys.
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Areas of Practice (92)

  • Construction Law
  • Business Litigation
  • Business Law
  • Business Formation
  • Business Fraud
  • Business Mediation
  • Business Organization
  • Business Torts
  • Business Transactions
  • Civil Practice
  • Collections
  • Commercial Collections
  • Garnishments
  • Post Judgment Collections
  • Commercial Law
  • Commercial Fraud
  • Commercial Liability
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Mediation
  • Commercial Torts
  • Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Architectural Law
  • Construction and Design Law
  • Construction and Surety Law
  • Construction Arbitration
  • Construction Claims
  • Construction Contracts
  • Construction Defects
  • Construction Equipment Liability
  • Construction Insurance
  • Construction Insurance Defense
  • Construction Liability
  • Construction Liens
  • Construction Litigation
  • Construction Mediation
  • Construction Products Liability
  • Contractor Performance Bonds
  • Contractors Liability
  • Materialmens Liens
  • Mechanics Liens
  • Public Construction Law
  • Roof Industry Liability
  • Contracts
  • Breach of Contract
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Contract Fraud
  • Contract Litigation
  • Debtor and Creditor
  • Debtor and Creditor Remedies
  • Debtor and Creditor Rights
  • Debtors Rights
  • Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
  • Civil Fraud
  • Fraud and Deceit
  • Fraud
  • Industrial Leasing
  • Office Leasing
  • Retail Leasing
  • Shopping Center Leasing
  • Litigation
  • Civil Litigation
  • Complex Litigation
  • Defense Litigation
  • Long-Arm Litigation
  • Trial Practice
  • Commercial Vehicle Liability
  • Premises Liability
  • Premises Liability Defense
  • Real Estate
  • Boundary Disputes
  • Conveyancing
  • Easements
  • Land Acquisitions
  • Land Sales
  • Real Estate Acquisitions
  • Real Estate Arbitration
  • Quiet Title
  • Real Estate Brokers and Agents Liability
  • Real Estate Collections
  • Real Estate Contracts
  • Real Estate Errors and Omissions
  • Real Estate Fraud
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Real Estate Mediation
  • Real Estate Sales
  • Real Property
  • Right of Way Easements
  • Torts
  • Civil Liability
  • Tort Defense
  • Tort Liability
  • Commercial Real Estate
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
College of William & Mary, B.A., 2000
Law School Attended:
Baylor University School of Law, J.D., 2003
Year of First Admission:
2003
Admission:
2003, Texas; U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas; 2010, U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
Dallas Bar Association; Kaufman County Bar Association; Forney Bar Association.
Languages:
English
ISLN:
917475151

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Available
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American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Other Information
Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (19 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/10/18 in Construction Litigation

    Fantasic Attorney, the Consumate Professional.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/26/18 in Construction Law

    Not only is Jacob Thomas an excellent lawyer, but is a very good person. He is a consummate profession while at the same time representing his clients with the upmost skill. I always enjoy working on cases with Jacob Thomas.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/26/18 in Civil Litigation

    Jacob is both insightful and well prepared, qualities which benefit his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/26/18 in Civil Litigation

    Mr. Thomas is a professional in all matters relating to litigation. He is a well prepared and zealous advocate for his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/12/18 in Commercial Real Estate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/12/18 in Commercial Leasing

    We refer him cases and he always does a great job.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/12/18 in Construction Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/12/18 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 09/29/14 in Construction Litigation

    I consider Jacob (Jake) to be an excellent attorney to whom I regularly refer clients when their matter creates a conflict of interest for me. That probably communicates my confidence in him for all aspects of your inquiry than anything I could say.... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/29/14 in Commercial Litigation

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Other Legal Directories

Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (6 reviews)

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (14 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

Jacob helped us navigate the relationship with our builder that allowed our construction timeline to get back on track without having to sue. We would not have been able to complete the building of ou...

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Video Call Options

  • Zoom

  • Google Hangouts

Contact Jacob Douglas Thomas

Contact Information:

469-915-6809  Phone

214-945-4060  Fax

www.saunderswalsh.com

www.SaundersWalsh.com

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