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Thomas Anthony Rist
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Biography
Since 2008, I have represented thousands of clients across the United States and have recovered tens of millions of dollars for injury victims. My office handles injury, employment, sexual harassment, class actions, and crime victim cases. We have succesfully taken hundreds of cases to a final verdict.
If you need help with your case, contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Car Accident
50%
24 years | 1,000 cases
Trucking Accident
15%
24 years | 100 cases
Class Action
10%
24 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in West Virginia for 23 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 2002
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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Thomas Anthony Rist's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. When there are many lawyers on a list, your best chance is with Rist!"
"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."
Brad Nakase
Car accident lawyer
Caesar Almase
Criminal defense lawyer
Christina Humphrey
Class action lawyer
Teresa Daniel
Insurance lawyer
Experience
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 AssociationMember
2015 - Present
International Mountain Bike AssociationMember
2011 - Present
West Virginia Association for JusticeMember
2007 - Present
Surfrider FoundationMember
2005 - Present
California State BarMember
2002 - Present
West Virginia State BarMember
2012 - 2022
Fayette County Arts CoalitionBoard of Directors
2009 - 2012
Fayette County Green Advisory TeamTreasurer
2006 - 2008
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2008
San Diego County Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Ramos v. Cedar Fair
Settlement of $4,200,000
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
Legal Answers