Atty. Thomas Borncamp

Atty. Thomas Borncamp

Thomas Borncamp has been lead and co-lead trial counsel in numerous products liability and other complex cases. Mr.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Thomas Borncamp is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Yukevich Cavanaugh. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, breach of contract, and class action. Admitted to practice in California United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit United States District Court for the (1996). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1996) and University of California at Davis (B.A., 1992). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Borncamp has been lead and co-lead trial counsel in numerous products liability and other complex cases
  • Mr. Borncamp has tried cases involving football helmets, sporting goods and tires, as well as cases arising from motorcycle, automobile, bus, aviation and commercial truck accidents
  • He has also represented corporations, manufacturers, and individuals in litigation across the country involving sporting goods, fitness products, commercial disputes, class actions, consumer fraud and protection, TCPA, and toxic tort claims
  • Mr. Borncamp won the Litigator of the Year Award and awards for outstanding trial results as lead counsel from the Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club
  • Mr. Borncamp has been recognized by Law & Politics as a Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star in the field of civil litigation
  • His last three defense verdicts, including two for helmet manufacturers, have been recognized by the Daily Journal as Top Verdicts after plaintiffs sought a combined $80 million from the corporate defendants
  • Mr. Borncamp has not only defended helmet and protective mask manufacturers in concussion and catastrophic brain injury litigation, he has been a speaker on the topic for the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel and the Association of Corporate Counsel
  • He has successfully defended vehicle, tire, sporting goods, safety equipment, head protection, fire protection, respiratory protection and other product manufacturers and Fortune 500 Companies in high-exposure, complex lawsuits and class actions across the United States
  • He also defended hotel and apartment complexes in premises liability and other negligence cases, defended and advised companies in Proposition 65 matters, and represented clients in contractual disputes
  • Mr. Borncamp has also been a presenter on trial practice, discovery, document retention policies and witness preparation for numerous corporate clients
  • His practice also involves managing national and regional litigation and providing specialized guidance regarding discovery to U.S. and foreign corporate defendants
  • He is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers, the Defense Research Institute, National Fire Protection Association, and the Legal Task Force for the Sports & Fitness Industry Association
  • Mr. Borncamp graduated with high honors from the University of California, Davis in 1992 with a BA in history and political science
  • He received his JD from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, in 1996, and was admitted to practice in California that same year
  • He joined Yukevich | Cavanaugh in April of 2000
  • Representative Matters • Plunkett v
  • Fox Head, Inc. – Read Details United States District Court, Southern District of California, San Diego – October 2, 2019 • Wisdom v
  • Easton Diamond Sports, LLC – Read Details United States Disrict Court, Los Angeles, CA – February 11, 2019 • Acuna v
  • Riddell, Inc. – Read Details Stanley Mosk Superior Court, Los Angeles, CA – March 20, 2014 • Sohn v
  • Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. – Read Details Van Nuys Superior Court, Van Nuys, CA – August 15, 2013 • Goldberg v
  • Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company et al. – Read Details Long Beach Superior Court, Long Beach, CA – July 1, 2012 • Pappalardo v
  • Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. et al. – Read Details United States District Court, New Jersey – December 23, 2011 • Delloro v
  • Michelin North America, Inc. – Read Details Los Angeles, California – August 18, 2006 • Quinney v
  • Hyundai Motor America – Read Details Los Angeles, California – 2004 • Reyes v
  • Hyundai Motor Company – Read Details Orange County Superior Court, Santa Ana, CA – October 1, 2001 • Carver v
  • Michelin North America – Read Details San Diego Superior Court, San Diego, CA – September 4, 2001 • Vandenburg v
  • Honda Research & Development Co. Atlantic County Superior Court, Atlantic City, NJ – November 21, 1990

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Borncamp's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Breach of Contract

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Class Action

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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 Los Angeles 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

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Where is Thomas Borncamp's law office located?
Thomas Borncamp's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Yukevich Cavanaugh. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Borncamp handle?
Thomas Borncamp focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, breach of contract, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Borncamp practiced law?
Thomas Borncamp has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Thomas Borncamp go to law school?
Thomas Borncamp earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1992).
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1996
B.A.
University of California at Davis
- 1992

Bar Admissions

California United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit United States District Court for the
Admitted: 1996

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