Thomas William Dominick

I was very pleased with Mr. Tom Dominick. It was a pleasant experience for me. I never had to go out to California. He took care of everything.

Mr. Thomas Dominick represented my daughters and I in a difficult family trust case. He is the first lawyer I’ve ever had to hire and I was extremely fortunate to find someone so ethical, caring, and professional. At our first meeting, he read and explained a confusing family trust in less than 30 minutes, something two other lawyers I consulted with were not able to do. He handled our case with respect for the other side, yet his correspondence was clear, direct and powerful. During the process, Mr. Dominick responded to every email personally and in a timely manner. The staff at Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick are courteous and highly professional. I highly recommend Mr. Dominick for anyone seeking a truly exceptional, honest, brilliant attorney.

Tom is a exceptional attorney and I was extremely lucky to have him on my side during my mom's probate. He was up front and honest with me and caring during the process. I did not want to deal with the legal process of probate but Tom made it easier for me and stood by me the entire time.

I hired the firm of Mr. Thomas Dominick to represent me in a complex and contentious probate case. Mr. Dominick and his associates tackled my case, literally head on, with Mr. Dominick's strategic lead. They went to extra lengths to ensure all options were considered; by thoroughly analyzing the case historical facts without losing focus on the challenges presented. Throughout, I experienced consistency, savvy strategies, reliability, and above all, an unmatched professionalism. I highly recommend Mr. Thomas Dominick's law office, for those seeking peace of mind, trustworthiness, and professionalism.

We were referred to Tom by another firm and we could not have asked for a better attorney. He took our probate case, brought the facts to light, proved our case and showed us that there is justice in the world. While we hope no one else has to go through what we did, we would recommend him without hesitation in a heart beat! Thank You for everything Tom!

Tom Dominick represented me in a family trust lawsuit. The sad reality of trust law is that anyone who wants to pay for it, even if they have no case, can hire a lawyer and start harassing a trustee with charges who is trying to legitimately settle an estate, throwing subpoenas and all kinds of unwarranted but legally binding discovery demands on the trustee. It is a scary process to be sued, and above all you want a lawyer who is an expert, is connected, and, above all, is responsive. Dominick's office is right across the street from the San Bernardino courthouse. He knows the law and he knows the judges. Throughout my entire very involved four year case, every time I contacted Tom or his partner Lee Madinger, who was the detail lawyer on the case, they both always got back to me immediately, even if it was a court day for them. Tom cares about your case and treats you like it. It is comforting to have Tom and his firm on your side. If you are serious about winning, you cannot do better. (Also, the organization of Dominick's firm is financially advantageous to the client. Dominick works with an assistant attorney and paralegal who do most of the detail work at lower rates so you aren't paying the hourly rate of a full litigator for all the detail work.)

Mr. Dominick has been handling the settling of my uncle's estate. He was referred to me via a friend who is a retired San Bernardino County judge. The judge did not personally work with Tom, but Tom was highly recommended by a friend of his. We appreciate that Tom was able to see us on very short notice. My mother and I were in town for a short period only, so this step made a huge impression on us. The offices of Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick (FLSD) are very well-run and professional. In our brief meeting, Tom explained the California probate process, including timeframes, fee schedules, etc. The explanation was done in a way that is understandable to people who are not attorneys, which is very important to me. My mom and I left the offices very comfortable in our decision to hire Mr. Dominick to handle the estate. I reconnected with Tom at the FLSD offices when I returned to California in June. By that time, the probate hearing and taken place and I was able to begin taking actions as the administrator. Once again, Tom was effective in his explanations of the next steps. This was important because there was a real estate transaction in which he would be involved. At our first meeting, Tom had explained the concept of "extraordinary attorney's fees" and why they are often necessary. In our case, the fees were incurred via review of the real estate documents. Overall, I have been very happy with the services provided by Mr. Dominick. From everything I can tell from my experience with him, he is very knowledgeable and one of the best at what he does. I would not hesitate to recommend he and FLSD for your legal needs. As far as constructive feedback goes, I offer the following. It seems as though routine, non-frequent communication should be included in the standard statutory fee structure. I believe in trying to be a low maintenance type of client and trust in people to do their jobs. It surprised me to be billed for brief - very brief really - email Q and A. It is undoubtedly legal, but is it necessary? I believe that any attorney would do this as hours have to be accounted for. My same judge friend told me that there are a few judges who will see things like this and not allow it, but for the most part it is "just the way things are." Tom was able to answer my questions, which is the important thing I suppose. I appreciate that Tom invited me to rate his work.

Mr Thomas Dominick and his entire team was amazing helping me on Estate case that lasted over 2 and half years. The first day I hired Mr Dominick and until the case was finished his staff stayed in constant communication during the whole process. I would definitely recommend Mr Dominick to everyone.

Mr. Dominick helped me through the Execution of my stepdad’s Estate to include dealing with multiple nasty beneficiaries. I could not have done it without his guidance and advice. I highly recommend him and his excellent staff to anyone in need of probate, trust, estate planning or executing.

I only had initial and initial contact/consultation with Mr. Dominick. If my case requires an attorney I wouldn't hesitate to use his services.

Just spent the best 15 min of my time. I have been calling many different Legal Aid offices to get some questions answered regarding my case. They were of no help and some were rude. I then found Thomas thru avvo.com. Thomas took the time to listen, and was patient in explaining to me the options I have regarding my case. Thank You!!!

Thomas William Dominick was exceptional, he gave me the peace of mind. I did not worry about probate.

I figured ours was going to be a lengthy and difficult probate process, especially since I was an out-of-state executor. As such, I wanted the best legal representation to help maneuver through the complex California probate process while handling a rather complex will and also dealing multiple heirs, including a couple of difficult personalities. Mr. Dominick did an absolutely tremendous job of settlling the estate very effectively and efficiently, and provided practical solutions for handling some interesting bequests, and professionally & patiently dealt with an incredibly difficult beneficiary. I have the utmost of respect for him, his knowledge, professionalism and work ethic!

I flew in from Maryland to California to take care of my father's estate. Thomas Dominick and his staff was very helpful treating me with respect, under the circumstances, and did everything in their power to make the process happen with ease. I am very grateful for their assistance and would recommend them to anyone who needs their expertise.

As a Private Professional Fiduciary, I have been represented by Attorney Dominick on several cases. He is quick to respond to my questions and return my phone calls. He and his staff are accurate, thorough, and efficient in preparing filings for the court. I highly recommend him.