About Thomas Urban
Thomas F. Urban II is a seasoned litigator based in Arlington, Virginia, specializing in business law, civil rights, and environmental law. With over 35 years of legal experience, he has represented clients in complex litigation matters across multiple jurisdictions. Urban is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the District of Columbia Bar, and the State Bar of Texas. His credentials also include admission to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, showcasing his extensive legal expertise.
Urban began his legal career in 1990 after earning his Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center. While at Georgetown, he served as an associate editor of the Georgetown Law Journal, a role that developed his analytical and writing skills. Prior to law school, he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1987. This technical background has often shaped his work in complex legal issues, particularly in cases involving technology and engineering. In 2020, Urban joined Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, P.L.C., a prominent Washington-area law firm specializing in telecommunications, media, and technology law. His election as a member of the firm in 2021 reflects his significant contributions to its litigation practice. Throughout his career, Urban has handled a diverse range of cases, including class actions, RICO actions, and complex civil fraud lawsuits.
He has also engaged in trade secret litigation and computer crime proceedings, demonstrating his versatility in the legal arena. His experience extends to serving as national coordinating counsel for a pharmaceutical company in product liability litigation. Notably, Urban successfully defended a corporate client in a jury trial in Galveston, Texas, a case that underscored his litigation prowess. His practice also encompasses antitrust issues, qui tam actions, and First Amendment disputes, showcasing his ability to navigate various legal challenges effectively. Urban maintains a substantial pro bono practice, representing children with autism in Northern Virginia and pursuing prisoners' rights cases before the D.C. Court of Appeals. His commitment to social justice is evident in his work, including filing an opposition to a petition for certiorari in a high-profile case for the Southern Poverty Law Center in the U.S.
Supreme Court. Additionally, he represented TransAfrica protesters in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. In 2025, Virginia Lawyers Weekly recognized Urban as one of Virginia's "Go To Lawyers," highlighting his zealous advocacy and experience in complex litigation.
