Richard J. Thomas
About Richard J. Thomas
Richard J. Thomas is a lawyer based in Minneapolis, MN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2026. Richard J. Thomas is recognized in the following practice area:
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Burke & Thomas
Education: William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., graduated 1981
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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