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Tahj Emmanuel Gomes

Also known as Tahj E. Gomes, Tahj Gomes
Tahj Emmanuel Gomes

10.0

Superb

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 9

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Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%-40%), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($150-$300/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Mr. Gomes is proud to have been selected as one of "The Top 1% Trial Counsel for Medical Malpractice - 2012" by Medical Malpractice Lawyers' independant objectively administered  multi-phase attorney and expert witness rating system.

Mr. Gomes was raised in Siskiyou County, California. He graduated from California State University, Chico with a degree in Political Science in 1996, and... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“The total package, offering expertise AND accessibility”

Posted by: Shel, 4 months ago.

Client Review: When our family was in crisis mode and scared for our son's safety, Tahj was there to help. From the start, he brought to the table not just a depth... more
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5 star rating

“Ethical, Honest and Tenacious!!”

Posted by: michael and christina, 8 months ago.

Client Review: Mr. Gomes handled our case with professionalism and integrity . He was honest and informative throughout the entire experience. He was... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

12 endorsements


Michael Charles Doland

Mr. Gomes is a sincere attorney whose Avvo answers are consistently accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Doland , Los Angeles (CA), 6 months ago
Gary Edwin Haslerud

I endorse this lawyer. I have worked on a number of cases with Mr. Gomes over the last 10+ years. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and an... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Gary Haslerud , Redding (CA), 12 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

13 years since Tahj Emmanuel Gomes was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1999 12/19/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Washington & Heithecker, Chico, CA 2004–present
Adjunct Professor at California State University, Chico 2006–2007
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Santa Clara University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1999
California State University, Chico Political Science BA - Bachelor of Arts 1996
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top 1% Trial Counsel for Medical Malpractice – 2012 Medical Malpractice Lawyers 2012
High Technology Law Certificate Santa Clara University School of Law High Technology Law Institute 1999
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Secretary Weyka Heritage Trust 2012–present
Member, Blue Ribbon Tasting Panel Diamond Distillery, Chico California 2011–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 47 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
29 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
6 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 4 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
California's Top 1% Medical Malpractice Lawyers – Defendants Top 1% Trial Counsel for Medical Malpractice – 2012 2012
2011-2012 California State Bar Litigation Section Executive Committee State Bar of California Web Page 2012
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Rules For Oral Argument Trial and Appellate Advocacy - POLS 491G 2011