Atty. Thomas C. Blaska
Admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1975, Tom is an accomplished trial attorney who has been lead counsel in thousands of injury litigation lawsuits in both state and federal courts. As senior counsel at the Blaska Holm law firm in Atlanta, Georgia, Tom’s decades of experience has helped him effectively negotiate and litigate cases on behalf of his clients.
Civil Practice & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA · 51+ Years Experience
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About Thomas C. Blaska at a Glance
Thomas C. Blaska is a Senior Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Blaska Holm LLC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1975). Educated at Atlanta Law School (J.D., 1975) and University of Notre Dame (B.A. History, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Georgia. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas C. Blaska
- Admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1975, Tom is an accomplished trial attorney who has been lead counsel in thousands of injury litigation lawsuits in both state and federal courts
- As senior counsel at the Blaska Holm law firm in Atlanta, Georgia, Tom’s decades of experience has helped him effectively negotiate and litigate cases on behalf of his clients
- In his early career, Tom helped capture the first multi-million-dollar verdict in Georgia – see Smith v
- Se
- Stages, Inc., 479 F. Supp. 593 (N.D
- Ga. 1977)
- Since then, he has obtained numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients
- Years of Experience Tom has been a practicing attorney for almost fifty years
- Known for his adherence to professional standards of conduct, ethics and professionalism, Tom is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest recognition possible in the legal industry
- Early Years Tom grew up in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
- In 1971, he earned his Bachelor of Arts from The University of Notre Dame
- Tom moved to Georgia in 1972, where he earned his J.D. from Atlanta Law School
- He began his law career at a prominent litigation firm in downtown Atlanta
- In 1987, he started his own law firm specializing in personal injury litigation
- Tom has been in private practice for his entire career
- Outside of Work When Tom isn’t in the office or courtroom, he enjoys spending time with his family and grandchildren, golfing, and rooting on the Irish, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Braves, and Green Bay Packers
- Tom is also involved at St. Jude Catholic Church and for the past eight years has served as president of the Serra Club, an organization that supports priests and parishioners
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas C. Blaska's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas C. Blaska handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
DUI / DWI Defense in Atlanta
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Car Accidents in Atlanta
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Medical Malpractice in Atlanta
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Wrongful Death in Atlanta
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Personal Injury in Atlanta
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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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Atlanta Choose Thomas C. Blaska
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Thomas C. Blaska's practice in the field of dui/dwi, car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas C. Blaska brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, car accidents, and medical malpractice, Thomas C. Blaska can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means Thomas C. Blaska attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Thomas C. Blaska Handles in Atlanta
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