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Biography
California licensed attorney Thomas A. Fasel is the founding partner of Fasel, Fasel & Nefulda. Mr. Fasel graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Notre Dame, Law School, obtaining his highly specialized Master of Law (LL.M.) degree in International and Comparative Law. While studying in London, U.K., he was taught by the world's leading international faculty and professionals and gained a specialized understanding and practice in the areas of International Trade, Carriage of Goods by Sea, Latin American Trade, European Intellectual Property, European Union Law and European/United States Comparative Sales Law. In addition, he wrote his thesis on the emerging necessity of the introduction of the electronic bill of lading.
Prior to earning his Master of Law degree, Mr. Fasel worked for the major national law firm of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, LLP, gaining extensive experience defending multinational corporations in variety of complex legal issues.
Mr. Fasel earned his Juris Doctor Degree from Chapman University School of Law where he earned the CALI Award for excellence in the area of Professional Responsibility as well as serving as an editor on the nationally recognized Nexus Journal of Opinion and working as a law clerk for the United States Attorney, Central District of California. Prior to law school, Mr. Fasel worked as a Banker and Auditor.
Mr. Fasel earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Concordia University in Irvine, CA while simultaneously participating as a collegiate pitcher on the Concordia University baseball team. Additionally, he earned the award for Excellence in Mathematics and served as a mathematics and Latin tutor.
Mr. Fasel is a member of the International Law section of the State Bar of California, the International Law section of the American Bar Association and the Orange County Bar Association, International Law Section.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Business
25%
21 years | 300 cases
International Law
25%
21 years | 500 cases
Litigation
25%
21 years | 75 cases
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Licensed in California for 20 years
State: California
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Fasel Law
610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 810, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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203 N. La Salle Street, Suite 2100, Chicago, IL, 60601
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Posted by Lawrence | March 20, 2013
Set up my Foreign Corporation
I needed to set up a foreign corporation and Mr. Fasel helped me do so fast and economically, explaining the different business types and the pros and cons of each, allowing me to choose the best model for my business.
Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2009
Cleared in International Dispute
Mr. Fasel represented us in a contract dispute with a large international communications provider, successfully recovering tens of thousands of dollars. We are very relieved that Mr. Fasel's legal expertise cleared us of all financial liability.
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"Mr. Fasel and I have known each other for years. We practice in different areas and find it helpful to bounce ideas off of each other when matters cross over into unfamiliar grounds. Whenever I have a question Tom is there to answer it or help me find what I need. His dedication and love for the law is evident in the way he practices and represents his clients. I highly endorse Mr. Fasel."
"Attorney Thomas Fasel is a dedicated and aggressive attorney. Because his practice is specialized, each of his clients gets his individual attention."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
CM/ECF - Bankruptcy, Central District of California Bankruptcy Court
2010
CM/ECF - Electronic Filer, Central District of California
2008
Magna Cum Laude, Notre Dame Law School
2005
CALI Excellence for the Future Award Professional Responsibility, Chapman University, School of Law
2003
Editor, Nexus Journal of Opinion, Chapman University School of Law
2003
Certified Westlaw Researcher, Westlaw
2003
Certified Lexis Researcher, Lexis Nexis
2001
Excellence in Mathematics, Concordia University
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Solicitor, Thomas Fasel, Solicitor in England & Wales
2008 - Present
Partner, Fasel& Fasel LLP
1900 - Present
Attorney, Quadrant Law Group, LLP
2005 - 2007
Attorney, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
2004 - 2005
U.S. Attorney - Law Clerk, U.S. Department of Justice
2001 - 2001
Banker, Farmers & Merchants Bank
2000 - 2000
Auditor, Century Business Services
Associations
2011 - Present
British American Business CouncilMember
2011 - Present
British American Bar Association of Southern CaliforniaMember
2011 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitMember
2011 - Present
Law Society of England and WalesAttorney Member
2011 - Present
United States Court of International TradeAttorney Member
2009 - Present
American SolutionsMember
2008 - Present
American Bar Association, International Law and Practice SectionMember
2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Federal Courts - Central District of CaliforniaMember
2003 - 2005
Nexus Journal of OpinionChair
Sample of Legal Cases
Doe v. Klimenko
$650,000.00
Doe French Buyer v. Doe American Manufacturer
Motion to Dismiss Granted
In re W
Six figure settlement
Coach, Inc. v. K
Settled
In re Ed Hardy, Inc.
Substantially reduced settlement
Martinez v. O
Dimissed and Remanded to State Court
In re T
Discharged
Forster Ranch Estates v. Doyle
Settled - Negotiated Mutual Dismissal of Claims without any settlement monies paid
In re G
Confirmed
H v. Rockster
Six Figure Judgment for Plaintiff
In re Mobal Communications
Settled - Negotiated settlement whereby Client's Debt was forgiven in full
Arjan Seferi, Petitioner v. Alberto R. Gonzales, Respondent
Confirmed
Education
2008
Notre Dame Law School
LL.M - Master of Laws
2005
Chapman Univ SOL
Juris Doctor
2001
Concordia University-Irvine
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Business Network International
International Transactions
2008
International & Comparative Law
Swiss Banking Law
2008
Attorneys' Conference
International Trade
Publications
Languages
English
German
Activity
Legal Answers