Austin, TX commercial litigation attorney John W. Thomas talks about the philosophy that guides his work as well as his background and experience. He remarks that over the years, he’s developed a clear philosophy about business litigation: it’s about solving problems, not making money for the lawyer. To him, the central question is always, What’s the problem, and what’s the best way to solve it?

His firm follows a two-tiered approach. First, they look at whether efforts have already been made to resolve the dispute outside of litigation—or whether it can be resolved early in the process. They evaluate those possibilities carefully. But when resolution isn’t possible, he and his team move forward with determined purpose. They set the trial date immediately, send out discovery right away, and craft every motion, deposition, and question with a specific goal—to drive the case toward a decisive solution at trial.

He often says the short answer is simple: he’s been doing this since 1990. Decades of experience have shown him every trick and trap, both before and during trial. Combined with his background in business—an accounting degree, an MBA, and a career spent handling complex disputes—he brings not just legal skill but a deep understanding of how businesses operate and how to help clients resolve their toughest problems.