Jacob Douglas Thomas

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Jacob Douglas Thomas

5.0
20 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Business Lawyer at Mckinney, TX
Practice Areas: Business, Litigation, Construction & Development ... +14 more

6850 Tpc Dr Ste 210, Mckinney, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Jacob

Biography

Practice Areas

17

Practice Areas

Arbitration 6%

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Business 6%

22 years

6%
Car Accident 6%

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Commercial Real Estate 6%

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Construction and Development 6%

22 years

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Contracts and Agreements 6%

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Debt Collection 6%

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Debt Settlement 6%

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Defective and Dangerous Products 6%

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General Practice 6%

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Lawsuits and Disputes 6%

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Life Insurance 6%

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Litigation 6%

22 years

6%
Mediation 6%

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Personal Injury 6%

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Real Estate 6%

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Other 4%

4%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2013
Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 22 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2003

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Saunders, Walsh & Beard

6850 Tpc Dr Ste 210, Mckinney, TX, 75070-3145

www.saunderswalsh.com

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Posted by Hailu H | November 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend this firm.

Mr. Jacob Thomas and his team are an excellent law firm, and I would use them again. They are intelligent, responsive, explain the legal issues in understandable terms, and are genuinely interested in the best outcome for your situation, making you feel like a family. I highly recommend this firm.

Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Mechanics

He is very good when you have any lien against your property remove. I paid him only $2500 one time fee. Within 2 weeks , I have resulted in with 100% clear out my title and lien. I appreciate and highly recommend Jacob Thomas Attorney for any lien against properties remove. It's quick and easy.

Posted by Kevin | May 13, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements

Spectacular Professionalism

Mr. Thomas met with me on extremely short notice and provided me with the legal counsel that I desperately needed. I was approaching the end of a contract that I believed to be shady, (it demanded a high contract-breaking fee), and I wanted to know if it was legal to hold me to the amount given my cu...rrent situation. Mr. Thomas walked me through three different avenues of contract termination without providing a bias towards any. When I sought his personal opinion, the choice ended up being the one that was in my best interest. I highly recommend Mr. Jacob Thomas; he is a gentleman and a scholar and I will definitely rely on his services in the future.

Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Jacob D. Thomas provides the highest quality of legal advice and representation.

Over the past 5 years I have retained or consulted with Jacob D. Thomas on three separate occasions. One of the consultation was to seek a second opinion of a legal matter being handled by one of the large Dallas firms. While representing my interest Mr. Thomas exceeded expectations and quickly reso...lved a pending legal issue. I have met with Mr. Thomas in his law office, and felt that he was totally engaged in the issue at hand. I have also spoken with Mr. Thomas via telephone regarding negotiations of a settlement in a legal matter. All encounters with Mr. Thomas have been prompt, professional and comfortable. Mr. Thomas is intelligent and has a strong grasp of the law and provides explanations clearly and precise. Impressive factor when dealing with Mr. Thomas is his prompt response to messages and focus on where the legal issue currently stands, not necessary to "refresh" him each time you speak. In thirty years of private business I have dealt with many attorneys, Mr. Thomas rates among the best. Mr. Thomas had the respect of opposing counsel which I felt was helpful in settling my legal issues out of court. He also clearly articulated the path of the legal issue and the progression should a settlement not have been reached. In my case Mr. Thomas was well versed on the pending legal issue and able to quickly point out what issues were not valid by the opposing parties. As I stated in my title Mr. Thomas provides the highest quality of legal advice and representation. As well Mr. Thomas is easy to communicate with and genuinely concerned about the outcome of the case and his client. Should I need legal representation in the future I would certainly contact Mr. Thomas.

Posted by J S | June 18, 2013

I don't always need a lawyer, but when I do, I use Jacob Thomas.

Jacob did everything he said he would and more. He made me feel at ease during a very trying time. He kept telling me "don't you worry, that's what you have me for". I put my problems in his hands and he took great care of me. I hope I never have to go through that type of situation again but if I e...ver do, Jacob will be the first one I call.

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Jacob Douglas Thomas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Gray

Unknown lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jake is a great attorney who is able to handle the most complex of matters for his clients with expedience and success. A great guy to have on your side."

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Alexander Beard

Litigation lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jacob is a an experienced and knowledgeable trial lawyer who easy to work with. He has provided me with creative solutions to end lawsuits at early stages, thus minimizing the client's expense. He's also a damn good legal writer, which is a rare quality for many litigators."

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Robert Guest

Construction and development lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jacob Thomas is a leader in the construction law community. He has the experience to litigate the most challenges cases, he's not afraid of the courtroom, and he is one of the smartest lawyers I know. If I had a construction law problem I would hire Jacob before the other side does."

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Thomas Stauch

Litigation lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Jake Thomas worked as an associate at Nowak & Stauch, LLP for two years. In his time with our firm, Jake distinguished himself as a capable and confident lawyer who is highly efficient in researching and understanding complex issues. Jake is skilled at applying the law in support of his client's position, and I would recommend both Jake and his law firm."

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Mark Walsh

Litigation lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jacob Thomas has an excellent combination of a top-notch legal mind, coupled with the heart and drive to seek the best possible results for his client in an ethical manner. I would strongly recommend Jacob for any civil litigation matter, with confidence that the person to whom I referred him would thank me later. I'd hire him."

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James Saunders

Litigation lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jacob is an excellent advocate for his clients. He is a problem solver, that can back up solutions with courtroom advocacy, when necessary."

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Sarah Cardwell

White collar crime lawyer

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Scott Griffith

Construction and development lawyer

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Tracy Gray

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Guest

Criminal defense lawyer

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Donald Gray

Personal injury lawyer

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Thomas Stauch

Construction and development lawyer

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Alexander Beard

Appeals lawyer

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Jerry Tidwell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michelle Cheney

Family lawyer

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Scott Gray

Personal injury lawyer

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Mark Walsh

Litigation lawyer

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James Saunders

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2001

Order of Barristers, Baylor University School of Law

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Saudners, Walsh & Beard

1900 - Present

Partner, Saunders, Walsh & Beard

2011 - 2012

Associate, Macdonald Devin, P.C.

2009 - 2011

Solo Practitioner, The Law Office of Jacob D. Thomas

2006 - 2008

Associate, Nowak & Stauch, LLP

2003 - 2005

Associate, Griffith, Nixon & Davison (formerly Griffith & Nixon)

Associations

2013 - Present

Collin County Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2011

Kaufman County Crime Stoppers

Chairman of the Board

2011 - 2011

Forney Bar Association

President

2010 - 2010

Kaufman County Crime Stoppers

Founding Board Member

2010 - 2010

Forney Bar Association

President Elect

2009 - 2009

Forney Bar Association

Treasurer

2003 - 2012

Dallas Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Walker v. Maine, et al.; Cause No. 2011-CVF-000215-D4; 406th District Court of Webb County, Texas

Post-verdict, pre-judgment settlement.

Maxx Electric, Inc. v. Titan Corrugated, Inc., et al.; Cause No. 2009-30118-211; 211th District Court of Denton County, Texas

Judgment for $127,982.45

All-In-One Electrical Services, Inc. v. Lewis; Cause No. 005-01152-2010; County Court at Law No. 5, Collin County, Texas

Judgment for $20,975.84

Martin v. Crossroads Liquor; Cause No. 68113-86; 86th District Court of Kaufman County, Texas

Obtained summary judgment prior to trial.

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Education

2003

Baylor University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2000

The College of William and Mary

B.A. - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

State Bar of Texas, 35th Annual Construction Law Conference

You Get What You Get and You Don't Throw a Fit: Enforcement of the "As Is" Clause in Texas

2021

Civil Litigation and Appellate Section Meeting of the Collin County Bar Association

Changes to Mechanic's and Materialman's Liens Law Effective January 1, 2022

2020

Construction Law Basics Course

Virtual Contracts Panel

2019

Civil Litigation and Appellate Section Meeting of the Collin County Bar Association

Mechanic's Liens and Bond Claims

2017

Civil Litigation and Appellate Section Meeting of the Collin County Bar Association

Pre-Judgment Garnishment

2015

Civil Litigation and Appellate Section Meeting of the Collin County Bar Association

Last Minute and Expedited Trials

2010

CLE Presentations

Wrongful Garnishment: Not Likely

Publications

2008

Texas Homebuilder Magazine Insurance & Construction Defects: 'Lamar Homes' impact on liability

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Jacob earned significant contribution points in 2013.

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