Atty. Thomas Patrick Schlax

Atty. Thomas Patrick Schlax

Thomas Patrick Schlax is a lawyer practicing public entity defense, ethics & professional responsibility, labor and employment and 6 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from Unites States Naval Academy in 1971, and has been licensed for 32 years.

San Diego San Diego 32 Years Experience 32 year
Call (619) 374-3518

Profile Summary

About Thomas Patrick Schlax at a glance

Thomas Patrick Schlax is a personal injury, employment, real estate, construction, and civil rights attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in California (1994) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1994). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Unites States Naval Academy (B.S. Operations, 1971). Active member of State Bar of California. Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Patrick Schlax is a lawyer practicing public entity defense, ethics & professional responsibility, labor and employment and 6 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from Unites States Naval Academy in 1971, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Thomas practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Patrick Schlax's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Patrick Schlax 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 Patrick Schlax is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Thomas Patrick Schlax is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Thomas Patrick Schlax is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Construction Law

Thomas Patrick Schlax is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 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 venue, 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 Patrick Schlax

Where is Thomas Patrick Schlax's law office located?
Thomas Patrick Schlax's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Patrick Schlax handle?
Thomas Patrick Schlax focuses on personal injury, employment, real estate, construction, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Patrick Schlax practiced law?
Thomas Patrick Schlax has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Thomas Patrick Schlax go to law school?
Thomas Patrick Schlax earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S. Operations, 1971).
How can I contact Thomas Patrick Schlax for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Diego School of Law
- 1994
B.S. Operations
Unites States Naval Academy
- 1971

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1994

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