Atty. Thomas Irwin Hampton

Atty. Thomas Irwin Hampton

Thomas Irwin Hampton is a lawyer practicing maritime law, worker's compensation law, insurance defense law and 1 other area of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from College of Wooster in 1977, and has been licensed for 35 years.

San Diego San Diego 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Irwin Hampton at a glance

Thomas Irwin Hampton is a personal injury, insurance, and maritime attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in California (1991), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1991), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1994), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1994). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1990) and College of Wooster (B.A. Duke, 1977). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Irwin Hampton is a lawyer practicing maritime law, worker's compensation law, insurance defense law and 1 other area of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from College of Wooster in 1977, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Thomas practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Irwin Hampton's Areas of Practice

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

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 Irwin Hampton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Thomas Irwin Hampton is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Thomas Irwin Hampton is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 San Diego 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 Irwin Hampton

Where is Thomas Irwin Hampton's law office located?
Thomas Irwin Hampton's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Irwin Hampton handle?
Thomas Irwin Hampton focuses on personal injury, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Irwin Hampton practiced law?
Thomas Irwin Hampton has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Thomas Irwin Hampton go to law school?
Thomas Irwin Hampton earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A. Duke, 1977).
How can I contact Thomas Irwin Hampton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1990
B.A. Duke
College of Wooster
- 1977

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1994

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