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Thomas P. Gmelichis a graduate of the Universityof California, Berkeley (B.A., 1989), where he attained Dean’s List Honors.  He obtained his juris doctorate at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1993). While in law school and upon graduation, he worked as a clerk and attorney at a prestigiousLos Angeles plaintiff’s firm handling all aspects of personal injury litigation, including toxic torts and chemical exposure. Prior to starting the firm, Mr. Gmelich practiced at a civil defense firm, focusing on general civil liability litigation, personal/commercial auto, private security guard litigation, recreational sports injury litigation, insurance fraud litigation, complex business litigation, construction defect and maritime and cargo loss. He has successfully defended claims against a wide variety of clients, including fitness clubs, all construction trades, product manufacturers, private security companies, and transportation companies, including ocean, rail and air carriers.. Mr. Gmelich has extensive experience in litigating insurance fraud claims, and has successfully litigated “whistleblower” actions underCalifornia’s Insurance Code Section on behalf of various insurance carriers.. Mr. Gmelich is a member of the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and its regional affiliate, California Clubs of Distinction (CCD).  He has lectured extensively to health clubs throughout California on liability and employment issues facing the sports and recreation industry.  He is a regular legal columnist for IHRSA’s Club Business International magazine, the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal, and California Clubs of Distinction’s quarterly publication.  He is also the editor and primary author of the firm’s newsletter, the Sports & Recreation Legal Update, a publication that aims to educate the recreation industry on legal issues, ranging from recent case law and legislation to practical loss prevention tips.. Mr. Gmelich is also an active member of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), the Retail Special Agents Association (RSAA), and the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS).  He has contributed articles for IAHSS’s quarterly publication and RSAA’s newsletter, focusing on recent case law affecting the private security industry.    He is also editor of the firm’s quarterly newsletter, the Premises Liability & Private Security Legal Update, which educates and advises landowners and security companies on the current legal issues in California affecting their businesses.  He obtained a successful published Federal Appellate Court opinion, which provides significant liability protection for airport security companies relating to property loss claims.  In Ester Dazo vs. Globe Airport Security Services, Inc., et al (2001 DJDAR 10859), the 9th Circuit upheld the liability limitation provisions of the Warsaw Convention in favor of airport security companies for property losses sustained by plaintiffs engaged in international travel.. Mr. Gmelich has been named to the list of Southern California Super Lawyers five times, an honor bestowed upon only 5% of the lawyers in Southern California. Mr. Gmelich is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, the United States District Court (Central & Northern Districts) and the United States Court of Appeals (Ninth Circuit).

I have devoted my life to fighting and seeking justice for those with no voice, no power, no resources. The power of the law is enormous and my job is to put it to a great use in solving your problems. Over the years, first as a public defender then as a private attorney, I have fought hard for my clients accused of crime, injured, or wronged in some other way. My main expertise is trials. I am trained to go to trial and win the most difficult cases. The results I have obtained for clients speak for themselves. When you are lost and need an aggressive and experienced attorney to guide you in the legal system, call me.

After 26 years of civil litigation, I opened a mediation practice.  I work as a mediator in all types of disputes.  My new website is .  I have spent most of my career helping clients with claims against lawyers for legal malpractice and excessive billing.  I have also helped lawyers defend against grievances, motions for sanctions, and, when they do no have insurance, legal malpractice claims.  In addition, I have testified as an expert in the standards of care for attorneys and the reasonableness of lawyer fees and costs.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Glendale and surrounding areas.