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.
John R. Thomas
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007 Awarded Practice Areas
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.
the areas of public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, private placements,
restructurings and spinoffs, securities compliance and corporate governance.
Overview
- Lewis & Clark College, J.D., graduated 1991
- Columbia University, MA
- Columbia University, M.Phil.
- University of Puget Sound, BA
- Oregon, Oregon State Bar
- American Bar Association Business Law Section - Member
- Multnomah Bar Association - Member
- Oregon Entrepreneurs Forum - Board Member
- The Northwest Academy, Board of Trustees - Chairman
- Oregon, Oregon State Bar
- American Bar Association Business Law Section - Member
- Multnomah Bar Association - Member
- Oregon Entrepreneurs Forum - Board Member
- The Northwest Academy, Board of Trustees - Chairman
- Lewis & Clark College, J.D., graduated 1991
- Columbia University, MA
- Columbia University, M.Phil.
- University of Puget Sound, BA
Client Testimonials
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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