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Jill Andrea Thomas

Appeals Attorney at Santa Ana, CA

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  • Licensed for 43 years
    State CA
    Acquired 1980
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2
Practice areas
  1. Appeals
    60%
    For 28 years, have successfully handle civil appeals and writs in California Courts of Appeal and Supreme Court, Federal Appellate Courts and California Supreme Court. Many appeals have resulted in published opinions. Previously acted as special counsel for the California Appellate Project for the State of California. Since 1991, have been a Certified Appellate Specialist by the California State Board of Legal Specialization.

    43 years, 150 cases

  2. Litigation
    40%
    Handle all aspects of complex business litigation, construction defect, professional liability, and personal injury. I have tried over 20 cases, mediated over 100 cases, and arbitrated over 50 cases in courts located throughout the State of California.

    43 years, 200 cases

     Jill Andrea Thomas has over 29 years’ litigation and appellate experience. Her areas of practice include complex civil litigation in a wide variety of areas including business and real estate litigation, employment litigation, professional liability, construction defect litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury, and insurance bad faith. She has successfully tried, arbitrated and mediated hundreds of cases.

     Ms. Thomas has successfully handled over 100 civil appeals and writs for over 25 years before the California Supreme Court and the Courts of Appeal throughout the State of California as well as the United States Supreme Court and federal circuit courts of appeals.

She has been certified as an appellate specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization since 2001.  Reported cases include Ridgley v.Topa Thrift & Loan Association (1998) 17 970, an important Supreme Court decision concerning real estate prepayment penalties; First City Properties v. MacAdam (1996) 49 507; People v. Wills (2000) 86 383; and Shekhter v. Sunset Masonry & Concrete (2004) 121 1055.

     Ms. Thomas was a research attorney for the Orange County Superior Court in 1982 and also worked as specially appointed appellate counsel for the California Appellate Project for the State of California from 1997 through 2001.

     Ms. Thomas graduated with honors from Immaculate Heart College where she was the recipient of the California State Scholarship and the Young Artists’ Award.  

     Ms. Thomas was admitted to the California Bar in 1980 and is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the Southern, Central, and Northern Districts of California. She is an active member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Orange County Bar Association, and Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles.

 

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Jill Andrea Thomas
3 Hutton Centre Dr Ste 900
Santa Ana, CA, 92707

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AVVO RATING 8.9 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Senior Attorney
  • Callahan & Blaine
  • 2004 - Present
  • Senior Attorney
  • Hollins, Shekhter
  • 2003 - 2004
  • Senior Attorney
  • Veatch, Carlson, Grogan & Nelson
  • 2001 - 2003
  • Sole Proprietor
  • Law Offices of Jill A. Thomas
  • 1996 - 2001
  • Senior Attorney
  • Lewitt, Hackman, Hoefflin, Shapiro & Marshall
  • 1993 - 1996
  • Associate
  • O'Flaherty & Belgum
  • 1991 - 1993
  • Associate
  • Gustlin, Golob & Bragin
  • 1986 - 1991
  • Associate Attorney
  • Ross, Fields, & Zaks
  • 1983 - 1986
  • Research Attorney
  • Orange County Superior Court
  • 1982 - 1983
  • Associate
  • Law Offices of Richard L. Knickerbocker
  • 1980 - 1981
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Education

  • Southwestern Univ SOL
  • J.D.
  • 1979
  • Immaculate Heart Coll
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • N/A

Legal Cases

  • SHEKHTER V. SUNSET CONCRETE & MASONRY
  • Dismissal of negligence claim reversed
  • Ridgley v. Topa Thrift & Loan (1998) 17 Cal.4th 970
  • Supreme Court ruled in favor of my client
  • FIRST CITY PROPERTIES V. MACADAM
  • Reversal of sanctions order
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Associations

  • Orange County Bar Association
  • 2004 - 2009
  • Southern California Defense Counsel
  • 2002 - 2005
  • California Women Lawyers
  • 1996 - 2003
  • Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles
  • 1996 - 2006
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • 1982 - 2006
  • American Bar Association
  • 1982 - 1990
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Languages Spoken

  • French

Honors and Awards

  • Certified Appellate Specialist
  • State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
  • 2001
  • Young Artists' Award
  • Immaculate Heart College
  • 1972
  • California State Scholarship
  • State of California
  • 1968

Publications

  • National Institute of Municipal Law Officers (NIMLO)
  • Municipal Aviation Law - Recent Developments
  • 1979

Attorney endorsements

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Given (17)
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Appeals Attorney | Aug 12
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Litigation Attorney | Aug 11
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Business Attorney | Jun 02
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Appeals Attorney | Jun 02
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Appeals Attorney | May 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Litigation Attorney | May 18
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Appeals Attorney | May 14
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Appeals Attorney | May 14
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Ms. Thomas on several litigated matters. Her legal knowledge and insight were invaluable in reaching a successful conclusion. Highly recommended."
Litigation Attorney | May 14
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Appeals Attorney | Apr 01
Relationship: Co-worker
"Jill has an exceptional level of experience and skill making for an outstanding appellate lawyer"
Litigation Attorney | Apr 01
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is great on complex issues and a great legal writer."
Appeals Attorney | Apr 01
Relationship: Co-worker
"Jill has tremendous analytical abilities and is meticulous in ensuring all relevant issues are addressed. She is an excellent writer and strong advocate for her clients."
Appeals Attorney | Mar 31
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Litigation Attorney | Mar 31
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She has excellent analytical skills. She is someone you definitely want on your team."
Litigation Attorney | Mar 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Appeals Attorney | Mar 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Jill is an exceptional legal writer and appellate advocate. I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Santa Ana Appeals Lawyer Jill Andrea Thomas
Jill Andrea Thomas
Appeals Attorney
Santa Ana, CA