Jacob D. Thomas - McKinney, TX
Attorney at Saunders | Walsh
Civil Litigation Lawyers in McKinney, TX
6850 TPC Drive Suite 210 McKinney, TX 75070
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
McKinney Civil Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Real Estate
- Construction Law
- Business
Attorney Information
Overview
As a partner at Saunders, Walsh & Beard, Jacob D. Thomas is dedicated to serving clients throughout North Texas. Board Certified in Construction Law, Jacob focuses his practice on construction and business law, generally handling issues involving real estate disputes, real estate fraud, premises liability, commercial lease agreements, business organization disputes, construction disputes, construction defects, and lien and bond claims on construction projects. He also accepts general civil litigation cases.
Before receiving a Juris Doctor from Baylor Law School in 2003, Mr. Thomas attended the College of William and Mary. From there, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and English in 2000.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Thomas has committed himself to guiding his clients through complex business and construction litigation issues. He understands that each situation and case is unique, which is why he tailors his tactics to each client's needs. Mr. Thomas emphasizes preparedness, and he draws on his knowledge and experience to formulate an approach that focuses on achieving his client's goals as efficiently and effectively as possible. From the start of a case until its resolution, Mr. Thomas communicates with his client, and offers him or her appropriate and useful guidance, to enable his client to make informed decisions. In recognition of his ethical standards and exceptional results, Mr. Thomas has an Avvo "Superb" rating and an AV rating from Martindale.
Staying active in the community, Mr. Thomas was an incorporator and founding board member of Kaufman County Crime Stoppers. In 2011, he served as chair of that organization. Beyond his work in the courtroom and with the community, Mr. Thomas enjoys spending time with his children and praying for the Dallas Cowboys.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, 2015 - Present
Other Sources of Feedback About Jacob D. Thomas
Included on the 2026Texas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Baylor University School of Law,
Waco,
Texas, 2003
Juris Doctorate
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Baylor University School of Law,
Waco,
Texas, 2003
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Non Legal Education
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The College of William & Mary,
Williamsburg,
Virginia, 2000
B.A.
Major: Philosophy & English
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The College of William & Mary,
Williamsburg,
Virginia, 2000
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2003
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2010
Other Affiliations
- Kaufman County Crime Stoppers, Inc., 2010 - Present (Incorporator and Founding Board Member)
- Kaufman County Crime Stoppers, Inc., 2011 - Present (Chairman of the Board)
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Contact
6850 TPC Drive
Suite 210
McKinney, TX 75070
Phone: 214-919-3555
Fax: 214-945-4060
Email: Send a message
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday
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