I specialize in the representation of the victims of serious accidents. I have obtained verdicts and settlements for my clients totalling many millions of dollars. I pride myself in handling each case personally. I began my career representing the same insurance companies that I am now handling cases against. After having served as President of both the Northern California Association of Defense Counsel and the California Defense Counsel, I have found it more rewarding representing victims of serious accidents. I have traveled to 10 Northern California counties to try cases for my clients. I am experienced in representing people who have been injured in auto accidents,vehicle-pedestrian collisions, big rig accidents, slip-and-fall and and trip-and-fall accidents, motorcycle and bicycle accidents. My experience includes the handling of all types of serious injuries, including brain injury, wrongful death, and serious back injuries and knee injuries. Give me a call at 414 456 7500 for a free consultation.
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Freitas McCarthy et al
1108 5th Ave 3FL
San Rafael, CA, 94901
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1977 | 06/09/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Listed | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Recognition for Extraordinary Dedication | California Association of Consumer Attorneys | 1996 |
Recognition for Special Contribution | CDC | 1996 |
Exceptional Performance Citation | DRI | 1995 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | The Freitas Kaw Firm | 1978 - 2016 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College | Member | 2012 - Present |
San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
American Inns of Court | Master | 2000 - Present |
American Board of Trial Advocates | Associate | 1986 - Present |
Marin County Bar Association | Member | 1978 - Present |
Ross Valley Rotary | President | 2010 - 2011 |
San Rafael Elks | Secretary House Committee | 2008 - 2014 |
California Defense Counsel | President | 2000 - 2000 |
Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada | Past President | 1995 - 1995 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Defense Comment | Editor | 1994 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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San Francisco Law Sch | Law | 1977 |
Univ of California Berkeley | undergraduate | 1973 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Financing Litigation | Financing Plaintiff's Medical Costs - Medfin | 2013 |
Top Ten Tips on Cross-Examining an Expert | Expert Cross Examination | 2009 |
Caught in the Judges Headlights - Now What | Proper Courtroom Decorum | 2008 |
Winning Your First Civil Trial | Preparation for Trial and Courtroom Protocol | 2007 |
Clawing Your Way to Victory | The Tension Between Our Adversarial System and the Search for Truth | 2007 |
Civil Trial From Start to Finsish | Opening Statement | 2006 |
The Corporate Entity and Alter Ego Liability | Alter Ego Liability | 2005 |
Collateral Estoppel and Res Judicata | Alter Ego and Collateral Estoppel | 2005 |
Brain Injury and the Law | The Defense Perspective | 2001 |
Masters in Trial Demonstration of Trial of Wrongful Death Case | Demonstration of Opening Statement | 1999 |
Masters in Trial | Demonstration of Trial Technique | 1998 |
Demonstration Trial of Auto Accident Case | Cross Examination of Plaintiff | 1996 |
Trial | Trial Preparation | 1992 |
Masters in Trial | Demonstration of Direct Examination of Trial Witness | 1990 |
Government Tort Liability | California Government Claims Statute | 1986 |
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Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Christian Kemos, Personal injury Attorney on May 23, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I strongly endorse this lawyer. Time and again I see how Tom goes the extra mile for his personal injury clients. Not only is he an extremely knowledgeable lawyer and outstanding trial attorney, he is deeply committed to his clients throughout the litigation process. His commitment, caring and empathy for the people he represents set him apart.