John R. Thomas

Portland, OR Directions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Awarded Practice Areas

Securities / Capital Markets Law Securities Regulation Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law

*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Portland, OR.

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Securities / Capital Markets Law

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Awarded Practice Areas

Securities / Capital Markets Law Securities Regulation Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law

*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Portland, OR.

Works at

Perkins Coie LLP

212 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

John Thomas is a partner in the firm's Business practice. He counsels clients in
the areas of public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, private placements,
restructurings and spinoffs, securities compliance and corporate governance.

Locations

Portland, Oregon

503-727-2000

1120 Northwest Couch Street, 10th Floor
Portland, OR 97209-4128

Education

Lewis & Clark College, J.D., graduated 1991
Columbia University, MA
Columbia University, M.Phil.
University of Puget Sound, BA

Bar Admissions

Oregon, Oregon State Bar

Affiliations

American Bar Association Business Law Section - Member
Multnomah Bar Association - Member
Oregon Entrepreneurs Forum - Board Member
The Northwest Academy, Board of Trustees - Chairman

Client Testimonials

John Thomas has great experience, is very responsive, and communicates well. He is someone to trust and have confidence in that your matter is being handled with skill.

Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Securities / Capital Markets Law, Portland, OR (2026)
Securities Regulation, Portland, OR (2026)
Securities / Capital Markets Law, Portland, OR (2024)
Securities Regulation, Portland, OR (2020)
Securities / Capital Markets Law, Portland, OR (2015)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2026 for work in:

Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Securities Regulation

Awards:

Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
Listed in Oregon Law and Politics, "Oregon Super Lawyers", 2006 - 2013
Listed in Who’s Who Legal USA – Corporate Governance, 2006
Ranked by Chambers USA, as "America's Leading Lawyers for Business," 2005 - 2014

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