Biography
Tyler Thomas is an associate at Carter Arnett Stahl + Cho Hernandez whose practice focuses on commercial litigation, employment, and intellectual property matters. Before joining the firm, Tyler developed broad commercial litigation experience across all phases of a dispute from early strategy and risk assessment through trial and appeal. His litigation work spans a wide range of contractual disputes, including complex asset-purchase agreements and project-level matters involving emerging residential developments.
Beyond litigation, Tyler has advised founders on business formation and operations, assisting in the creation of more than 15 start-up companies. That work has included drafting formation documents and commercial agreements and providing practical guidance to early-stage businesses. Tyler also served as a research assistant to Professor Samuel Thompson — a nationally recognized mergers and acquisitions scholar — at Penn State Law. Prior to law school, he spent a year in the start-up technology sector in Tulsa, Oklahoma, deepening his understanding of the operational and legal challenges that growing companies face.
Education
- The Pennsylvania State University, 2025, State College, Pennsylvania, Juris Doctor
- Oral Roberts University, 2021, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Admissions
- Texas, 2025
Honors & Distinction
- Arbitration Law Review, Books and Literature Section Editor
Professional Associations & Community Involvement
- State Bar of Texas
- Dallas Bar Association
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Social Committee Member
- Judicial Committee Member
Published Works & Speaking Engagements
- “Trump v. Harris: Voters Guide to Their Economic Debate,” iUniverse Publishing, Student Research Assistant Editor, October 2024
- “Part I To The Core Of The Book: Trump Vs. Harris: Voters Guide to Their Economic Debate,” Michigan State Law Review, Student Research Assistant Editor, October 2024
Practice Areas
- Business Litigation
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Employment Litigation
- Trade Secret & Non-Compete Litigation