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Theo is a fourth generation trial lawyer – his great grandfather served as the Presiding Judge of the Tennessee Court of Appeals, as well as a State Senator, his grandfather practiced law until he was 92, and his father served as president of both the Tennessee Trial Lawyers’ Association and the Tennessee Bar Association. Driving around with his dad during the holidays visiting clients made a lasting impression on Theo. Without fail, every person who came to the door during those trips hugged his dad like he was the best friend they had ever had. Their appreciation for his work was clear. It was that ability to make a real difference in the life of a client that drew Theo into the practice of law. After graduating magna cum laude from the University of San Francisco School of Law, Theo began his legal career at Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, an internationally respected litigation firm. At Brobeck and its successor firm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, Theo handled complex business litigation and class action matters and gained invaluable insight into the defense strategy – insight he uses to offer his clients superb representation and results.
Theo represents plaintiffs in personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice cases. He litigates each of his cases as if it is headed to trial and consistently achieves superior results. Theo has successfully obtained jury verdicts or arbitration awards in medical malpractice, wrongful death, auto accident, and personal injury cases. In 2008, Theo and his partner John Hullverson obtained the third largest arbitration award against Kaiser Permanente in the state of California. In 2009, 2010, 2011 and again in 2012, Theo was selected by California Super Lawyers magazine as a “Rising Star” in personal injury litigation, an honor bestowed on less than 2 1/2% of the attorneys in California under the age of 40. From 2013 – the present, Theo was selected as a “Super Lawyer,” an honor bestowed on less than 5% of practicing attorneys in the State.
An active member of state and local trial lawyer organizations, Theo has served as a member of the Board of Governors of the Consumer Attorneys of California and the CAOC Kaiser Committee as well as on the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Kaiser Sub-Committee. Both the CAOC and SFTLA organizations are dedicated to the advancement and protection of consumer safety, civil rights, and the rule of law.
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Acquired: 2000
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20 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102
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Posted by Hydeh | March 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
The best wrongful death and medical malpractice lawyer
Our experience with Theo Emison of Veen Firm Trial Law, was nothing short of outstanding. Theo handled our case with maximum professionalism, empathy and care. It was an emotionally exhausting case with too many complexities, but Theo’s grasp of detail, his strategic thinking and his ability to pla...
Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Fair attorney that takes care of the details
I contacted many lawyers about my personal injury case, which was not a straightforward one in terms of routes to settlement. Theo took the time to consider my case, hire an independent investigator to obtain witness statements, and used this evidence to decide that he would take on my case. Once tak...
Posted by Catherine | February 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Trustworthy, empathetic, professional and extremely competent
Theo represented our family in a lawsuit against the City and County of SF. It was an emotional case as it involved the death of our father. From beginning to end, Theo demonstrated an extraordinary amount of compassion, professionalism and competence that made us feel like we were in very good hands...
Posted by Huy | March 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
A human touch - great support and attention to details!
My son was in hit by a car while on his bike to school. We live in the Sacramento areas and although Theo and his team are in the Bay Area, they made extraordinary efforts to come and take care of us. I am extremely impressed with Francesca and her ability to bond with my son. Legally, Theo, Franc...
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2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2011
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2010
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2010
Street Fighter of the Year Award Finalist, Consumer Attorneys of California
2009
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2000
McAuliffe Honor Society, University of San Francisco School of Law
2000
Academic Scholarship, University of San Francisco School of Law
2000
Magna Cum Laude, University of San Francisco School of Law
1999
Academic Scholarship, University of San Francisco School of Law
1999
McAuliffe Honor Society, University of San Francisco School of Law
1998
Academic Scholarship, University of San Francisco School of Law
1998
McAuliffe Honor Society, University of San Francisco School of Law
1997
American Jurisprudence Award: Contracts, University of San Francisco School of Law
1997
American Jurisprudence Award: Legal Research and Writing, University of San Francisco School of Law
2005 - Present
Principal, Emison Hullverson LLP
2003 - 2005
Associate, Morgan Lewis
2000 - 2003
Associate, Brobeck Phleger & Harrison
2004 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
2000 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2010 - 2012
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaBoard of Governors
2010 - 2012
Legal Aid of MarinBoard of Directors
After extensive discovery, the case resolved one week prior to the hearings on Defendants’ Motions for Summary Judgment for $5,266,000.00.
After extensive discovery and expert depositions (plaintiffs disclosed 10 experts), the case settled on the eve of trial for $5,000,000.
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J.D.
1995
B.A.
2012
Kaiser Arbitrations
2011
Evaluation and Selection of ‘Neutral’ Arbitrators in Kaiser Arbitrations
2010
Selecting An Arbitrator And Navigating Kaiser’s Medical Record Keeping System
2010
Kaiser Arbitrations: Even The Playing Field. What You Need To Know To Handle A Kaiser Med Mal Arbitration
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