Tom has counseled clients for almost thirty years as a business lawyer and attorney licensed in both California and Washington. He is presently a partner with Lybeck Pedreira & Justus, PLLC (http://www.lpjustus.com/).
Areas of expertise include:
Health Care Law: Tom has represented physicians and other health care providers on legal matters covering the entire spectrum of their practices (e.g., formation of medical groups and provider panels, licensure issues, medical board accusations, managed care arrangements, regulatory matters, medical staff problems, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, defending against malpractice and sexual harassment actions, HIPAA matters, conflicts of interest, and fraud and abuse claims). He has also represented and worked with health care facilities (e.g., hospitals, hospices, surgery centers), managed organizations (e.g., HMO's, IPA's, PPO's, MSO's), non-profit entities (e.g., health consortia, medical societies, medical care foundations) and medical staffs.
Agriculture Law: Having practiced law for a good part of his career in one of most productive agricultural areas of the world, Tom has represented many clients on a broad array of agribusiness issues. His clients have included growers, packers, cold storage facilities and shippers of stone fruit, grapes and other commodities. He has also worked with other farming, dairy and ranching operations on organizational, contracting, regulatory, real estate, and financing issues.
Closely-Held Companies: Tom specializes in organizing and representing closely-held companies. Ongoing representation of such entities includes work on new business opportunities and continued legal compliance for existing operations. His representation has included working with lenders and venture capitalists. In addition, Tom has been involved with a number of mergers and acquisitions of closely-held businesses. Tom also works with clients on transition and succession issues.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
Italian, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2002 | 06/28/2022 |
DC | Good Standing | 2002 | 06/08/2022 |
CA | Active | 1982 | 06/15/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
2010 Top Lawyers | Seattle Metropolitan Magazine | 2010 |
Outstanding Service Award | Central San Joaquin Valley HIV Care Consortium | N/A |
Lion of the Year Award | Fresno Host Lions Club | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Lybeck Murphy, LLP | 2012 - Present |
Of Counsel | Mikkelborg Broz Wells & Fryer, PLLC | 2002 - Present |
Founding Member | Emerich Pedreira & Fike | 1995 - 2002 |
Shareholder | Jackson Hargrove Emerich Pedreira & Nahigian | 1985 - 1995 |
Associate | Kimble, MacMichael & Upton, A Professional Corporation | 1982 - 1985 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Lawyers.com Community Advisory Board | Advisory Panel Member | 2011 - Present |
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church Foundation | President | 2004 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
Stanford Leadership Circle | Member | 2002 - Present |
Martindale-Hubbell's Lawyers.com | Business Law Panelist | 2002 - Present |
Lawyers.com | Community Chat Host/Landlord-Tenant and Real Estate | 2002 - Present |
District of Columbia Bar | Member | 2001 - Present |
Fresno Host Lions Club | Member | 1987 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1982 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 1982 - Present |
Business Law Section, State Bar of California | Member | N/A |
ABA Health Law Section | Member | N/A |
Real Property, Probate & Trust Section, Washington State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Real Property Law Section, State Bar of California | N/A | |
Kings County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Mercer Island Little League | Board Member | 2006 - 2010 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Mikkelborg.com | Covenants Not to Compete in Health Care | 2006 |
Lexis Nexis Publishing (lawyers.com) | Boundary Disputes | 2002 |
Lexis Nexis Publishing (lawyers.com) | Agriculture Law | 2002 |
Lawyers.com | Arbitration: The Basics | 2002 |
Lawyers.com | Business: Selecting a Good Lawyer | 2001 |
Lexis Nexis Publishing (lawyers.com) | Business Real Estate: Selecting A Good Lawyer | 2001 |
Lexis Nexis Publishing (lawyers.com) | Getting the Ax | 2000 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific | JD - Juris Doctor | 1982 |
Stanford University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1977 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Council of Young Physicians Hosted Dinner Symposium | Physician Contracts: Legal Tips for Negotiating a Better Deal | 2010 |
Key Strategies in Managed Care | Update on Provider Contracting Issues | 1997 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Lillian Metzger, et al. v. Jessica Weiner, et al.,Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 601098-7 | Prevailed against motion to exclude evidence. |
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Benjamin Justus, Health care Attorney on Nov 20, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Tom is my partner, but I would endorse him in any event. His knowledge of economics and business informs the careful advice he providers for physicians and other health care providers about major transitions in their practices. I have in fact referred my own family members to Tom, and I would not hesitate to do that again.
Lory Lybeck, Health care Attorney on Mar 8, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Despite being a Stanford grad, Tom has great practical insight that he brings to his counsel of clients. He creative and comitted to problem solving.
Benjamin Justus, Health care Attorney on Nov 20, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Tom is my partner, but I would endorse him in any event. His knowledge of economics and business informs the careful advice he providers for physicians and other health care providers about major transitions in their practices. I have in fact referred my own family members to Tom, and I would not hesitate to do that again.
Lory Lybeck, Health care Attorney on Mar 8, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Despite being a Stanford grad, Tom has great practical insight that he brings to his counsel of clients. He creative and comitted to problem solving.
Pauline Getz, Health care Attorney on Dec 9, 2008
Relationship: Other
I worked with Tom at the beginning of our respective careers and know him to be a fine lawyer with a great sense of humor as well as honor.
Andrew Huff, Business Attorney on Nov 17, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Tom is an outstanding attorney and well respected by his peers. He is articulate, knowledgeable and works extremely hard for his clients.
Michael Smith, Business Attorney on Nov 17, 2008
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. He has always been honest, forthright and direct in our dealings. Just the kind of lawyer I would hire if I was hiring.
Daniel Street, Health care Attorney on Nov 12, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse Tom. He is professional, intelligent, and hard working. He is one of the few attorneys I can count on for a thoughtful analysis of a situation. I also know that when I refer someone to him, they will be well represented and taken care of.
Roger Dunaway, Business Attorney on Nov 10, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Tom and I previously worked together in the same law firm. I had the opportunity to work with Tom on various business matters. Tom is a very skilled business attorney who provides great service to his clients.
William Willard, Commercial real estate Attorney on Nov 7, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Tom is a sharp and insightful attorney who agressively looks for solutions.