Atty. Thomas M. Bruen
Harvard Law School, JD cum laude 1974. Claremont McKenna College, BA, summa cum laude, 1971.
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Thomas M. Bruen is a Partner based in Walnut Creek, California, practicing at Law Offices of Thomas M. Bruen A Professional Corporation. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in California (1974). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1974) and Claremont McKenna College (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California Contra Costa County, San Francisco and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Harvard Law School, JD cum laude 1974
- Claremont McKenna College, BA, summa cum laude, 1971
- Member, Editorial Board, California Env
- Law Rptr., 1992-
- Listed as "Super Lawyer" for Northern California in the field of Environmental Law for 2005-2026
- Listed in the International Who's Who of Environment Lawyers published by Who's Who Legal, London
- Former Co-Chair, American Bar Assn
- Waste Management Committee
- Member, Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
- Co-Author, "A Second Chance For Integrated Waste Management in California," California Env
- Law Rptr., February 1992
- Instructor, "Legal Principles of Integrated Solid Waste Management," U.C
- Berkeley Ext., 1991-1997
- Lecturer, New Developments in Business Law, California Continuing Education of the Bar, 1984-1986
- Faculty, Hastings College of Advocacy, 1986-1989
- Member, Office of the General Counsel, Atomic Energy Commission, 1974-1975
- Member, Office of Executive Legal Director, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 1975-1976
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas M. Bruen's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas M. Bruen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Thomas M. Bruen is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Thomas M. Bruen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Thomas M. Bruen is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Walnut Creek 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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