Associate, San Diego
Mr. Thomas is an Associate Attorney with Ryan Carvalho & Retz LLP. He attained his Bachelor of Arts Degree at San Diego State University and graduated magna cum laude from California Western School of Law in 2024.
At California Western, Mr. Thomas was a board member for the Law Review and acted as the Executive Director of Notes and Comments. He has been published in both the California Western Law Review and the Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal. In 2024, he was inducted into the National Order of Scribes by The American Society of Legal Writers. Mr. Thomas also completed over 750 hours of pro bono and public service hours earning him a place in the Pro Bono Honors Society, Public Service Honors Society, and a Wiley W. Manuel Certificate. He acted as a clerk for the Community Law Project, a Student Fellow for New Media Rights, a Teaching Fellow for Torts II and an Honors Instructor for Legal Skills. During his final year of law school, Mr. Thomas was awarded both the Faculty Award and the Service Award for Promotion of Academic Success in Others.
Education
- California Western School of Law – Juris Doctor Degree, Spring 2024, magna cum laude
- San Diego State University-Bachelor of Art Degree
Bar Admissions
- California State Bar – Admitted 2024
Professional Memberships
- The State Bar of California
- San Diego County Bar Association
- San Diego Defense Lawyers
Practice Areas
- General Civil Litigation
- Construction Defect
- Personal Injury
Interests
In his spare time, James volunteers with homeless and unhoused outreach programs, spends time with his wife, family, and dogs, and watches old movies with subtitles.
