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Thomas Walker

Thomas Walker

USA 2026

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Alston & Bird LLP
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

North Carolina

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

A former presidentially appointed U.S. Attorney, Thomas Walker concentrates his practice in government investigations, internal corporate investigations, and white-collar criminal defense.

Thomas is ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA for White Collar Crime and Government Investigations. In Chambers, his clients have described Thomas as “very good with government investigations” and someone who “knows North Carolina inside and out.” Thomas has extensive jury trial experience in state and federal courts and previously served as Special Counsel to North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper.

Career

United States Attorney, Eastern District of North Carolina.

Special Counsel, North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper.

Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Western District of North Carolina.

Assistant District Attorney, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

Education

Campbell University

JD

1990

Baylor University

BA

1986

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - North Carolina

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Thomas Walker is a highly regarded attorney with particular experience representing individuals in cases regarding allegations of antitrust violations and financial and tax fraud.
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Strengths

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  • We were blessed to have a former US Attorney in Tom Walker in our team, given he has the gravitas to interact with the government.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

  • He is one of the most talented practitioners in the Southeastern US.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

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