Law Office of Timothy P Thomas, LLC

Partner in Solo Practice, 2010 - present

Bankruptcy - Debtor and creditor representation in Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 cases for individuals and small businesses from filing of petition through confirmation and claims litigation. Representation of companies defending preference actions and discovery. Commercial Litigation - Representation of parties in litigation over contractual disputes and collection actions. Independent case management, overseer of cases with primary client contact. Responsible for all court appearances

Of Counsel, 2009 - 2010

Bankruptcy - Debtor, creditor and trustee representation in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 reorganization cases for individuals and small businesses from filing of petition through confirmation and claims litigation. Representation of companies defending preference actions and discovery. Commercial Litigation - Representation of parties in litigation over contractual disputes and collection actions. Job Duties - Primary responsibility for a case load of 20-30 cases. Independent case management over the cases with primary client contact. Responsible for all court appearances on the cases.

Senior Litigation Associate in 25+ Law Firm, 2007 - 2009

Bankruptcy - Creditor representation and Chapter 11 reorganization cases from filing of petition through confirmation and claims litigation. Representation of companies defending preference actions and discovery. Commercial Litigation - Representation of parties in litigation over contractual disputes and collection actions.

Litigation Associate in 100+ Law Firm (7 in Las Vegas), 2005 - 2007

Purchased Allf Paustian & Szostek in March 2005

Associate Attorney in 4 Attorney Office, 2003 - 2005

Bankruptcy - Representation of debtors in Chapter 7 liquidation and Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 reorganization plans from filing of petition through confirmation and claims litigation. Representation of creditors and committees in discharge-ability and collection actions. Representation of trustees in pursuing preference actions and discovery. Commercial Litigation - Representation of parties in litigation over contractual disputes and collection actions. Job Duties - Primary responsibility for a case load of 30-40 cases. independent case management over the cases with primary client contact. Primary responsibility on numerous court bench trials.

Senior Associate Attorney in Regional Office of 9 Attorneys, 2002 - 2003

Insurance - Representation of general liability insurance carriers in tort litigation defense, construction defense, and commercial liability defense. Bankruptcy - Representation of creditor clients in defense of preference claims and debtors in continuing bankruptcy disclosure requirements. Job Duties - Litigation team supervisor over two associates on case load of 20-60 insurance general liability cases. Primary control over case management for the team. Responsible for making court appearances and attending arbitrations, as well as expert and witness preparation. Primary responsibility on numerous court bench trials.

Associate Attorney in Firm of 15 Attorneys, 2000 - 2002

Commercial Litigation - Represented plaintiff and defendants in contractual and administrative business matters including litigation, zoning and gaming issues. Tort Litigation - Representation of several hotels in personal injury and security defense actions. Represented plaintiffs in larger personal injury cases. Insurance - Representation of general liability and construction related cases. Bankruptcy - Representation of corporate Chapter 11 reorganization debtors, creditors involved in discharge-ability issues and trustees in preference actions. Domestic - Representation of parties in divorce trials. Job Duties - Member of the Litigation Department and head of the Bankruptcy Department with a case load of 40-60 cases. Responsible for making court appearances in state and federal court. Numerous state and federal jury trials. Represented clients in multiple arbitrations and administrative hearings.

Associate Attorney in Firm of 8 Attorneys, 1994 - 2000

Commercial Litigation - Representation of parties in contractual negotiations, discovery and litigation. Bankruptcy - Representation of debtors in liquidation and reorganization, negotiation of claims and related litigation. Domestic - Representation of parties involved in large asset divorce litigation and custody disputes. Elder Law - Representation of parties in guardianship and related litigation and accounting. Job Duties - Head of the Bankruptcy Department and Head Member of the Litigation Department. Independent case management and client contact on a case load of over 50 cases. Primary responsibility on numerous bench trials in state and federal court. Primary responsibility on Federal Appeals to the U.S. District Court, U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court. Representation of clients in arbitrations and administrative hearings.