Thomas was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Tennessee. He attended the University of Tennessee College of Law where he graduated with a concentration in advocacy and dispute resolution in 2016. While in law school, he was a member of the Tennessee Law Review. Thomas’ passion for representing people developed in the College of Law’s Legal Clinic. His work in the Legal Clinic earned him the University of Tennessee Legal Clinic Distinguished Clinic Student Award and the Jerry P. Black, Jr. Student Clinic Attorney Award.
After graduation, Thomas worked in the Tennessee General Assembly’s Office of Legal Services during the 2017 session. After the session ended, he jumped at the opportunity to represent people and moved to Johnson City to work for Tony Seaton. He worked for Tony Seaton until the firm merged with Garza Law firm in 2022.
Thomas is a graduate of the Keenan Trial Institute. He proudly serves on the board of the Washington County Bar Association, and he served as president in 2024. He specializes in representing plaintiffs in vehicle accidents, premises liability and federal 1983 actions.
Thomas met his wife Anne Marie after moving to Johnson City. Anne Marie graciously tolerates his passion for cheering on the Vols. They have two children, Eloise and Davy.
Education
University of Tennessee Knoxville, B.A., Political Science, 2013
University of Tennessee School of Law, J.D., 2016
Court Admissions
Tennessee State Courts
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee
U.S. District Court Middle District of Tennessee
Professional Bar Associations & Memberships
Tennessee State Bar Association
Washington County Bar Association
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
American Association for Justice
Honors & Awards
Jerry P. Black, Jr. Student Clinic Attorney Award
The University of Tennessee Legal Clinic Distinguished Clinic Student Award
The Cunningham First-Year Best Brief Award