Thomas L. Schulman (“Tom”) has been licensed to practice law in California since 1975. His practice is based in the City of Santa Ana, County of Orange, California, and extends to all surrounding counties, including Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura.

Tom represents individuals and privately owned businesses and negotiates on their behalf for a peaceful and legal resolution to issues that need clarification. Should those issues not be resolved, he will vigorously pursue all legal and equitable remedies available, whether through mediation, arbitration, or litigation in state and federal courts.

Tom’s general civil practice includes business and real estate litigation; commercial transactions; contract negotiation, drafting, and disputes; wage and hour disputes; company formations; creditor/debtor counseling; collections; and wills and trusts.

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE:

California State Courts – Admitted: June 1975
U.S.D.C. – Central District of California – Admitted: June 1975
U.S.D.C. – Southern District of California – Admitted: October 1999

EDUCATION:

Juris Doctorate – 1975 – Southwestern School of Law – Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts – 1966 – UCLA – Economics/Political Science
Associate of Arts – Santa Monica CC – 1963

EXPERIENCE:

1976 to present – Attorney – Small firm and sole practitioner representing small to medium sized businesses as general and litigation counsel. Specializing in senior management counseling, business transactions, UCC transactions, business sales, business debt collections, insurance litigation and employment issues.

1966 to 1976 – Sears – Management trainee to executive position as Pacific Coast Regional Buyer for sporting goods and plumbing.