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Blake M. Thomas

Associate
Orange County D +1 949.732.6523 T +1 949.732.6500

Blake M. Thomas focuses his practice on complex litigation, high-stakes business disputes, and appeals. He has experience representing companies and individuals in every aspect of litigation, from pretrial investigations to appeals, and works closely with clients to develop aggressive strategies and accomplish their goals. Blake previously served as a law clerk for the Honorable Allison H. Eid on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

Concentrations

  • Complex litigation
  • State and federal appeals
  • Business litigation
  • Intellectual property litigation
  • Commercial litigation
  • White collar defense and investigations
  • Antitrust and unfair competition

Competenze

Contenzioso

Esperienze Professionali - Attività Accademiche

  • Represented a medical device company in a nine-figure patent case, resolving the matter on the eve of trial.°
  • Represented the co-founder of a dental alignment startup in a dispute over the proceeds of the company’s billion-dollar sale, resolving the matter on the eve of trial.°
  • Represented the founder of a technology company in sprawling litigation spanning multiple state and federal fora surrounding the founder’s departure from the company.°
  • Represented a battery recycling company in toxic tort litigation where the plaintiff alleged over $80 million in damages, obtaining a complete dismissal with prejudice on demurrer.°
  • Represented an electric utility and its subsidiary in mass tort litigation against the state of California.°
  • Represented clients against allegations of financial offenses and white collar crime involving investigations led by the DOJ and SEC.°
  • Represented a multinational steel producer in an antitrust action alleging competitors violated the Sherman Act.°
  • Represented a state prisoner on a pro bono basis in a habeas corpus matter involving alleged prosecutorial misconduct.°

°The above representations were handled by Mr. Thomas prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Riconoscimenti e Premi

  • Member, Tenth Circuit Historical Society, 2022-Present

Formazione

Formazione
  • Laurea magistrale in Giurisprudenza, magna cum laude, Georgetown University Law Center
    • Order of the Coif
    • Editor-in-Chief, The Georgetown Environmental Law Review
  • Diploma di maturità, Economics, University of North Florida
Tirocinio presso una Corte
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Abilitazioni
  • California
  • Colorado
  • District of Columbia
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

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