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Biography
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 ().
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.
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Licensed in Washington for 23 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 43 years
State: California
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 23 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Lybeck Pedreira & Justus, PLLC
Fifth Floor Chase Bank Building, 7900 Southeast 28th Street, Mercer Island, WA, 98040
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Thomas Anthony Pedreira's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2008
Client Review
Over the years I have found him to give me straight answers in a manner that lets me know options and consequences. He always contacts me back in a timely manner. If it is realistic for me to do something myself, he supports me with valuable advice. While he advises me on legal and business issues...
Posted by anonymous | November 9, 2008
Legal Representation on California Real Estate Matters
Tom Pedreira is very professional, doggedly concerned with detail, and able to communicate with his clients in an open and transparent manner --in other words in a "legalese" that everyone can comprehend. My case was complicated, involving trusts and environmental concerns. Tom was able to sort thr...
Posted by Robert | October 31, 2008
Client Review
Honest, straight forward, doesn't waste your time or your money, gets to the point quickly and understands the business and legal issues .... Would recommend Tom Pedreira to anyone seeking no nonsense, cost effective, high quality legal counsel for their business. We have used Mr. Pedreira in our bu...
Thomas Anthony Pedreira's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Tom is a sharp and insightful attorney who agressively looks for solutions."
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
2010 Top Lawyers, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
N/A
Outstanding Service Award, Central San Joaquin Valley HIV Care Consortium
N/A
Lion of the Year Award, Fresno Host Lions Club
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Lybeck Murphy, LLP
2002 - Present
Of Counsel, Mikkelborg Broz Wells & Fryer, PLLC
1995 - 2002
Founding Member, Emerich Pedreira & Fike
1985 - 1995
Shareholder, Jackson Hargrove Emerich Pedreira & Nahigian
1982 - 1985
Associate, Kimble, MacMichael & Upton, A Professional Corporation
Associations
2011 - Present
Lawyers.com Community Advisory BoardAdvisory Panel Member
2004 - Present
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church FoundationPresident
2002 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Stanford Leadership CircleMember
2002 - Present
Martindale-Hubbell's Lawyers.comBusiness Law Panelist
2002 - Present
Lawyers.comCommunity Chat Host/Landlord-Tenant and Real Estate
2001 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
1987 - Present
Fresno Host Lions ClubMember
1982 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Business Law Section, State Bar of California
Member
ABA Health Law Section
Member
Real Property, Probate & Trust Section, Washington State Bar Association
Member
Real Property Law Section, State Bar of California
Kings County Bar Association
Member
2006 - 2010
Mercer Island Little LeagueBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Lillian Metzger, et al. v. Jessica Weiner, et al.,Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 601098-7
Prevailed against motion to exclude evidence.
Education
1982
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
Stanford University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Council of Young Physicians Hosted Dinner Symposium
Physician Contracts: Legal Tips for Negotiating a Better Deal
1997
Key Strategies in Managed Care
Update on Provider Contracting Issues
Publications
2006
Mikkelborg.com
Covenants Not to Compete in Health Care
2002
Lexis Nexis Publishing (lawyers.com)
Boundary Disputes
2002
Lexis Nexis Publishing (lawyers.com)
Agriculture Law
2002
Lawyers.com
Arbitration: The Basics
2001
Lexis Nexis Publishing (lawyers.com)
Business Real Estate: Selecting A Good Lawyer
2001
Lawyers.com
Business: Selecting a Good Lawyer
2000
Lexis Nexis Publishing (lawyers.com)
Getting the Ax
Languages
Italian
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides