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Thomas J. D'Amato
tdamato@mpbf.com
Thomas J. D'Amato is a member of Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney in San Francisco's
Financial District.
Mr. D'Amato handles all forms of civil litigation in state and federal court, with an
emphasis on defending lawyers and law firms. His areas of practice include complex
commercial litigation, professional negligence and fiduciary breach, Common Interest
Developments, personal injury (including catastrophic brain injury and seizure), real
estate, employment and appellate advocacy. Mr. D'Amato also represents plaintiffs to
recover for personal injury and business losses. He has tried cases to jury verdict,
as well as, bench trials, and has brought many more cases to conclusion through
dispositive motions and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. D'Amato provides advice and counsel to
small to mid-size businesses, homeowners' associations, and political organizations
and candidates.
Representative Cases
- Maistrellis v. DeSoto Cab Cooperative Company, Inc., et al.,
San Francisco Superior Court, Action No. CGC 04 433087, Counsel for Plaintiff
Christopher Maistrellis, Vehicular Negligence (Traumatic Brain Injury and Seizure D
isorder), obtained $950,000 Settlement in favor of Plaintiff
- Mckesson Medical-Surgical Minnesota Supply, Inc. v. Addus Healthcare Inc. et al.,
United States District Court, Eastern District of California Action No.
05-CV-00332-OWW-DLB; Counsel for Addus Healthcare Inc., Breach of Contact,
Defense Judgment
- Pellegrini et al. v. Weiss et al.,
Santa Cruz County Superior Court, Action No. CV146149 Consolidated with Action
No. CV146228; Counsel for Pellegrini and Pellegrini & Associates Realtors
Inc., Real Estate Development, obtained Jury Verdict for Plaintiff
- Renton v. Moss & Enochian et al.;
San Francisco Superior Court, Action No. 319835, Counsel for Jones, Clifford,
McDevitt & Johnson, Jones, Clifford, McDevitt, Naekel & Johnson and Yale Jones,
Legal Malpractice, Jury Verdict for Defense, Affirmed on appeal
- Budget Rent A Car v. Williams, Romanski, et al.,
Santa Clara Superior Court, Action No. 1-00-CV-792690, Counsel for Williams,
Pinelli & Cullen, LLP, Defense Judgment, Affirmed on related appeal
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| Education |
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- BA, United States History and Economics; University of California, San Diego, 1998
- JD, University of California, Hastings College of the Law, 2001
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| Bar Admissions |
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- All of the Courts of the State of California
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court, Colorado
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| Professional Associations |
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- Bar Association of San Francisco
- Defense Research Institute; Liaison Vice-Chair, Professional Liability Committee
- Republican National Lawyers Association
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| Community Activities and Affiliations |
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- Member, Benevolent and Protect Order of Elks, San Francisco Lodge No. 3
- General Counsel, San Francisco Republican Party, April 2003 - January 2008
- Co-Chair, California Lawyers for Bush 2004
- Member, Bush/Cheney Litigation Team 2004
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