Thomas E. Francis

TFrancis@bohmwildish.com

Summary

Trial and appellate lawyer emphasizing in franchise and employment litigation including class actions, wrongful termination, discrimination and retaliation. Extensive experience in the representation of public agencies, businesses and individuals in a variety of claims, including: securities litigation, real estate, inverse condemnation; land use, code enforcement and zoning; police misconduct; dangerous conditions of public property; Americans With Disabilities Act claims and constitutional claims. Representing government officials and corporate officers and directors in cases involving allegations of corporate malfeasance, breach of fiduciary duty and defamation, Mr. Francis began his career as an insurance coverage attorney.

Practice Areas & Focus

• Appellate Law
• Business Law
• Commercial & Corporate
• Employment Law
• Insurance law
• Litigation
• Personal Injury
• Product Liability
• Real Estate Law

Education

• University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, 1987
• Undergrad UCI -Double Major in Economics and Political Science

Admissions

• State Bar of California
• U.S. District Court -Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California
• Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Professional Associations/Memberships

• Association of Business Trial Lawyers

Community

• Former Commissioner of AYSO Region 56 Huntington Beach