Tom is an experienced and adept litigator, having represented individuals, regional companies, small businesses, and property developers in the state and federal courts of Washington (and Connecticut) for over 19 years. Tom’s litigation experience includes real property, construction, business, and commercial landlord-tenant disputes, as well as complex torts. He has guided commercial landlords through the complexities of their tenants’ large and small-scale bankruptcies, advocated for property owners involved in disputes with neighbors, and both defended and prosecuted construction defect claims on behalf of project owners and contractors. Tom also has the experience to help navigate the often complex insurance coverage issues associated with tort and construction defect claims.

  Education

• J.D., with honors, University of Connecticut School of Law

• B.S., Economics, University of Utah

 Bar/Court Admissions

• Admitted to Washington State (2006) and Connecticut (2004) Bars

• Admitted to U.S. District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington and the District of Connecticut

• Pro Hac Vice Admissions to United States Bankrutpcy Courts of the Eastern District of Virginia and Delaware.

 Professional and Community Involvement

• Volunteer, Food Lifeline (2021-present)

• Board Member, Eastside German Language School (2012-2015)

• KCBA Neighborhood Legal Clinic, Volunteer Attorney (2006-2008)

• Catholic Community Services, Legal Action Center, Volunteer Attorney (2006-2008)

 Personal

When not in the courtroom or holed up in quarantine, Tom enjoys the finer aspects of life in the Pacific Northwest with friends and family, including skiing, hiking, live music, and craft brews.