Atty. Thomas William Dominick
Firm partner Thomas W. Dominick is the chairman of the firm's Trusts and Estates Department and focuses his practice in the areas of estate planning and litigation; probate; trust administration; real estate; business litigation; creditors' rights; and appellate practice.
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Thomas William Dominick is a Member based in San Bernardino, California, practicing at Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1985), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1985), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1986), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, U.S. Tax (1986). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1985) and California State University at San Bernardino (B.A. Business, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Campbell Chapter (Master of the Bench) American Bar Association National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Serands clients in San Bernardino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Firm partner Thomas W. Dominick is the chairman of the firm's Trusts and Estates Department and focuses his practice in the areas of estate planning and litigation
- probate
- trust administration
- real estate
- business litigation
- creditors' rights
- and appellate practice
- Mr. Dominick is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, as certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
- He has been named as one of Southern California's Super Lawyers, as published in Los Angeles Magazine in each of the years 2018 to 2021 and was selected by the American Society of Legal Advocates as one of the Top 100 Trust & Estates Lawyers in the State of California for 2018
- Mr. Dominick received his Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University at San Bernardino and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego
- He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1985, and is admitted to practice before the U.S
- District Court, Southern District of California
- U.S
- District Court, Central and Northern Districts of California
- U.S
- Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- U.S
- Tax Court
- U.S
- Claims Court
- and the U.S
- Supreme Court
- Mr. Dominick has attained the highest possible peer review rating of “AV” from Martindale-Hubbell, the national directory of attorneys, indicating preeminent legal ability and the highest ethical standards
- He is a member of the San Bernardino County (President, 2009-2010, Director 2005-2009, Member, Probate Section), Western San Bernardino County Bar Association (Director), Riverside County and American (Member, Probate Section) Bar Associations
- State Bar of California (Member, Trusts and Estates Section)
- and The American Inns of Court, Joseph B. Campbell Chapter (Master of the Bench).Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization Southern California Super Lawyer, 2017-2021 Recipient, Bureau of National Affairs Law Week Award, 1985 Judge Advocate General, Seal Beach Yacht Club, 2003-2005 Recipient, Joseph P. Hertel "Outstanding Rotarian" Award, 2009 Recipient, Jack R. Freeman "Service Above Self" Award. 2012
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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 Bernardino 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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