John Thomas

Attorney

Tyler, TX

John Thomas is an attorney in Linebarger’s Tyler office and serves clients throughout Northeast Texas.

Mr. Thomas has more than 30 years of litigation experience. His past experience includes heading up the personal injury department at Packard LaPray in Beaumont, TX, and Thomas Firm PLLC, focusing on personal injury law and Hurricane/Freeze cases, respectively. His extensive background includes almost 20 years at Brent Coon & Associates, where he handled mass tort cases, refinery incidents, and served as the attorney liaison for 10,000 BP oil spill clients. Beginning his legal career at Holmes and Harris, P.C., Mr. Thomas worked to defend asbestos and silica defendants. He left this firm to switch to the plaintiff’s personal injury side with Vincent A. Lannie P.C., where he handled everything from automobile accidents, chemical leaks and workers compensation injuries. He later joined Foster & Sear, where he oversaw asbestos dockets in several Texas counties.

He actively engages in pro bono work, and holds a certification as a mediator since 2007.

Mr. Thomas is licensed to practice law in Texas. He earned his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas, Austin, TX.