About Our Attorneys
Thomas F. Landers
Practice Areas
- Business Litigation
- Construction Law
Noteworthy Experience
- Co-tried complex, six-week jury trial resulting in a unanimous verdict and a 100 percent recovery via a $4.6 million judgment in favor of a general contractor who built a 21-story high-rise, while completely defeating the $16 million cross-complaint by the developer, along with the developer's additional claim for punitive damages.
- Successfully vacated nearly $2 million arbitration award, set aside the resulting superior court judgment, obtained an order quashing service of the summons and complaint, and won $100,000 in attorneys' fees on behalf of two foreign entities wrongly sued in California.
- Won Alter Ego trial in federal court when judge pierced an LLC's corporate veil and held individual members liable for corporate debts.
- Successfully briefed and argued appeal before Oregon Court of Appeal after winning in trial court.
- Prevailed on behalf of employer in trial before the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement.
- Won jury trial verdict for homeowner against contractor.
- Represented general and subcontractors in wide range of litigation, including construction contract claims, mechanic's liens, bankruptcy claims and commercial disputes.
- Represented numerous creditors in bankruptcy adversary proceedings.
- Defended businesses against Americans with Disabilities Act claims.
- Advised private investor in multimillion dollar real estate investment dispute.
- Successful prosecution of shipper's claims involving Carmack Amendment.
- Lead trial and appellate counsel in both federal and state courts.
- Lead counsel in numerous mediations and settlement conferences.
Education
- University of Southern California Law School
- Duke University, undergraduate degree in English, cum laude
- University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia
Achievements and Affiliations
- Member of the American Bar Association
- Member of the California State Bar Association
- Member of the San Diego County Bar Association
- Member of the Enright Inn of Court, San Diego
- Legion Lex Scholar at USC Law School
- Champion of the Hale Moot Court Honors Program
- Advocacy Vice-Chairman for the Hale Moot Court Board
- Member National Moot Court team
- Graduate of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy
