Atty. Tom Deak

Atty. Tom Deak

Tom Deak is a lawyer practicing environmental law, zoning, planning and land use, administrative law and 6 other areas of law. Tom received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Carlsbad Carlsbad 30 Years Experience 30 year
Call (619) 984-4573

Profile Summary

About Tom Deak at a glance

Tom Deak is a real estate, zoning, construction, litigation, and environmental attorney based in Carlsbad, California. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in California (1996). Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1995) and University of Washington (B.A., 1989). Serves clients in Carlsbad, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Tom Deak is a lawyer practicing environmental law, zoning, planning and land use, administrative law and 6 other areas of law
  • Tom received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Tom practices in Carlsbad, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Tom Deak's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

Tom Deak is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Construction Law

Tom Deak is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Tom Deak is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Tom Deak is one of 50,776 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 Carlsbad 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 Tom Deak

Where is Tom Deak's law office located?
Tom Deak's law practice is located in Carlsbad, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tom Deak handle?
Tom Deak focuses on real estate, zoning, construction, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Tom Deak practiced law?
Tom Deak has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Tom Deak go to law school?
Tom Deak earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Tom Deak for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Oregon
- 1995
B.A.
University of Washington
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996

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