Thomas Anthony Rist

Thomas Anthony Rist

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 23 years

Car accident Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Trucking Accident, Employment & Labor ... +2 more

2221 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 300, San Diego, CA

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 50%

24 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Trucking Accident 15%

24 years | 100 cases

15%
Class Action 10%

24 years | 100 cases

10%
Sexual Harassment 10%

24 years | 100 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in West Virginia for 23 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Thomas Rist

2221 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 300, San Diego, CA, 92105

Rist Law Office, LC

103 Fayette Avenue, Fayetteville, WV, 25840

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Thomas Anthony Rist's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic Result

Tom obtained a fantastic result for our family in a car accident case. You can’t go wrong hiring him for your case.

Posted by Patti | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thomas A. Rist

Mr. Rist handled a situation for me in a very professional and knowledgeable manner. I had several contracts in my possession. It was important to me that I have an attorney review these contracts. Most of the language was foreign to me, and Mr. Rist was extremely helpful in explaining all the det...ails to my satisfaction. It was a relief to feel comfortable when I signed the contracts.

Posted by Vernon | November 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Solid, caring representation

Mr. Rist represented our group on multiple occasions, taking on big companies and the agencies that fail to do their jobs. He knows the law and works closely with his clients because he cares about justice. Unfortunately, the boards in our state defer to the wishes of the industry, but Mr. Rist is no...t afraid to take a stand and give it his all.

Posted by Billy | November 12, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

A lawyer you can trust

Tom went out of his way to help me and my family with a family estate planning situation. He also assisted a close friend with a harassment case. We found Tom to be professional, intelligent, honest, and truly caring about his clients. In bad situations it can be difficult to find someone you can tru...st to help you, but Tom came through for us when we needed him.

Posted by Jonathan | November 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, prompt and easy to work with.

I've hired Thomas for both personal and professional legal needs and he is always quick to respond and offers sound legal advice in layman's terms that anyone can understand.

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Thomas Anthony Rist's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brad Nakase

Trucking accident lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. When there are many lawyers on a list, your best chance is with Rist!"

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Teresa Daniel

Personal injury lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Tom and I worked together at the Law Offices of Dana F. Eddy. He then decided to open his own office. Tom is an excellent attorney and well versed in personal injury law. He has tried cases to verdict and is an experienced trial litigator."

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Brad Nakase

Car accident lawyer

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Caesar Almase

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christina Humphrey

Class action lawyer

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Teresa Daniel

Insurance lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2023

Best Employment Lawyers in San Diego, Expertise.com

2021

Best Car Accident Lawyers in San Diego, Expertise.com

2021

Best Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in San Diego, Expertise.com

2020

Justia "10" Lawyer Rating, Justia

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2019

10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers

2013

Finalist - Man of the Year, Fayette County WV Chamber of Commerce

2012

40 under 40, West Virginia State Journal

2005

Crystal Alligator Litigation Award, Nationwide Mutual Insurance

2002

Most Outstanding Barrister, West Virginia University College of Law

2002

Order of the Barristers, National Order of the Barristers

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Rist Law Offices

2006 - 2008

Associate, Farmer Case & Fedor

2004 - 2006

Trial Attorney, Nationwide Mutual Ins. Co. Trial Division

2002 - 2004

Assistant Prosecutor, Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Associations

2020 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

International Mountain Bike Association

Member

2011 - Present

West Virginia Association for Justice

Member

2007 - Present

Surfrider Foundation

Member

2005 - Present

California State Bar

Member

2002 - Present

West Virginia State Bar

Member

2012 - 2022

Fayette County Arts Coalition

Board of Directors

2009 - 2012

Fayette County Green Advisory Team

Treasurer

2006 - 2008

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2008

San Diego County Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Ramos v. Cedar Fair

Settlement of $4,200,000

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Education

2002

West Virginia University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

West Virginia University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2008

WV Business Law Class

Becoming a Lawyer

Publications

2012

From Our Back Porch Recent Case Results at Rist Law Offices

2009

West Virginia South 'Coolest Small Town' Turning Green

2009

WV South Magazine Theatre West Virginia - How a historic drama made local history

2008

West Virginia South Captain Thurmond's Challenge

Languages

English

Activity

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