Atty. Thomas J. Kaster

Atty. Thomas J. Kaster

Thomas J. Kaster is an attorney with over 30 years of experience in plaintiff's personal injury litigation, representing injured victims or families of deceased victims of auto accidents, medical malpractice, unsafe premises, and defective products.

Oakland Oakland 42 J. Erfahrung 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas J. Kaster at a glance

Thomas J. Kaster is an Associate based in Oakland, California, practicing at Law Offices of John E. Hill, P.C.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and class action. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1984), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1984), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1989), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1990). Educated at University of Santa Clara (J.D., 1984) and Hanover College (B.A. Political, 1980). Active member of State Bar of California State Bar of Hawaii. Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas J. Kaster is an attorney with over 30 years of experience in plaintiff's personal injury litigation, representing injured victims or families of deceased victims of auto accidents, medical malpractice, unsafe premises, and defective products
  • He received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Hanover College in Indiana and his law degree from Santa Clara University
  • Mr. Kaster has practiced in both trial and appellate courts, and has been an attorney of record in eight published court opinions, helping to make new law in two states
  • He worked for five years with San Francisco attorney Melvin Belli, the late "King of Torts" and dean of the plaintiff's bar in the U.S
  • Mr. Kaster is licensed to practice in California and Hawaii

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas J. Kaster's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas J. Kaster handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Thomas J. Kaster is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in California →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Thomas J. Kaster is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in California →

Wrongful Death

Thomas J. Kaster is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Thomas J. Kaster is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Class Action

Thomas J. Kaster is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Oakland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas J. Kaster

Where is Thomas J. Kaster's law office located?
Thomas J. Kaster's law practice is located in Oakland, California. The firm is Law Offices of John E. Hill, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas J. Kaster handle?
Thomas J. Kaster focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas J. Kaster practiced law?
Thomas J. Kaster has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Thomas J. Kaster go to law school?
Thomas J. Kaster earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A. Political, 1980).
How can I contact Thomas J. Kaster for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Santa Clara
- 1984
B.A. Political
Hanover College
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1990
California
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1993

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