Thomas J. D'Amato
88 Kearny Street
10th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: 415.788.1900
Fax: 415.393.8087
Admissions
- California
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United States District Court,
- Northern District of California
- Central District of California
- Eastern District of California
- District of Colorado - United States Court of Appeals,
- Ninth Circuit
Education
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J.D., University of California,
- Hastings College of Law -
B.A., University of California,
- San Diego
Thomas J. D’Amato
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Mr. D’Amato maintains an active litigation and trial practice in state and federal courts, and in administrative proceedings before regulatory and government agencies. Chief among his areas of practice are professional liability, business disputes, intellectual property, real estate, employment and personal injury. Mr. D’Amato also regularly represents clients in appellate courts.
In addition, Mr. D’Amato serves as outside general counsel to individuals and business. Through his team approach, Mr. D’Amato provides a broad range of business, transactional, employment, real estate, intellectual property and risk management services.
Highlights
Named a 2011 Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine
Acts as outside General Counsel to businesses and individuals
Serves the Defense Research Institute as a Steering Committee Member on the Professional Liability and Young Lawyers Committees
Selected Client Representations
Renton v. Moss & Enochian et al., San Francisco Superior Court, counsel for law firm defendant and founding partner in complex legal malpractice action involving aviation wrongful death; jury verdict for defense
Pellegrini et al. v. Weiss et al, Santa Cruz County Superior Court, counsel for plaintiffs in real estate development joint venture; jury verdict for plaintiffs, affirmed in published decision; Pellegrini v. Weiss (6 Dist. 2008) 165 Cal.App. 4th 515
Budget Rent A Car v. Williams, Romanski, et al., Santa Clara Superior Court, counsel for law firm defendant in complex legal malpractice action involving vehicle rollover litigation; defense judgment, affirmed on related appeal
Maistrellis v. De Soto Cab Cooperative, Inc. et al., San Francisco Superior Court, counsel for plaintiff in vehicle v. bicycle accident which resulted in plaintiff’s traumatic brain injury and seizure disorder; $950,000 settlement for plaintiff.
Professional Contributions
Membership
- Bar Associations of San Francisco and Contra Costa counties
- Defense Research Institute, Professional Liability Steering Committee and Young Lawyers Committee Public Service Project Chair
- Professional Liability Underwriting Society
Pro bono
- Former General Counsel to local political party
- Volunteer mock trial coach for San Francisco high schools
Contributing Author and Presenter
- DRI For the Defense - "For The Common Good? Avoiding Potential Pitfalls in Joint Defense Agreements"
- DRI The Whisper - "Please Jurors, Check Your iPhone With The Bailiff" [juror misconduct in the digital age]
- Featured panelist for DRI Young Lawyers webcast - Handling a Trial as a First Chair
Community Contributions
Mr. D’Amato is active in civic and charitable affairs and currently serves as the President of the Board of Directors for Diablo Valley Montessori School in Lafayette, California. He is a Member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, San Francisco Lodge No. 3. Mr. D’Amato is also a hobby backyard farmer, actively pursuing his passion for farm and food related issues.