Delmar S. Thomas

About Delmar

Mr. Thomas is an experienced trial lawyer. He has also been successful in briefing and arguing key motions in state and federal courts across the country. Mr. Thomas’ effective advocacy skills have led to significant victories through summary judgment, appellate motions, and various post-trial matters in high exposure cases. While Mr. Thomas is often viewed as a relentless advocate for his clients, he is also respected for his negotiation skills and pragmatic approach to alternative dispute resolution. Mr. Thomas has effectively negotiated many favorable settlements for his clients through mediation, mandatory settlement conferences, and, in some cases, voluntary settlement. Mr. Thomas' practice currently focuses on litigation, with extensive experience in product liability, construction defect, premises liability and general negligence. In recent years, his practice has expanded to entertainment litigation, insurance coverage, general negligence and other complex litigation matters. Mr. Thomas is a member in good standing of the American Bar Association, the Defense Research Institute, the National Bar Association, BESLA, and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is also a member of the Litigation Section of the State Bar of California. Mr. Thomas has been a featured speaker for the National Business Institute, where he presented a series of lectures on jury selection, alternative dispute resolution, client satisfaction and reporting skills, taking and defending critical depositions, and preparing experts for trial. Mr. Thomas continues to participate in round-table discussions and guest lectures addressing many legal topics, ranging from defending company depositions to diversity in the legal profession.

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