About Tom
Thomas Anthony Rist is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in both California and West Virginia. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2005, holding, and to the West Virginia State Bar in 2002. His license status in both states is active. Mr. Rist is the founder and principal attorney at Rist Law Office, a law firm located at 2221 Camino Del Rio S, Suite 300, San Diego, California 92108-3611. The firm specializes in personal injury and employment law, serving clients throughout California and West Virginia.
Mr. Rist earned his Juris Doctor degree from the West Virginia University College of Law in 2002. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at West Virginia University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1999. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in legal principles, which he applies in his practice areas.
Mr. Rist's practice areas include personal injury and employment law. He represents clients in cases involving car accidents, construction accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, truck accidents, wrongful death, employee benefits, employment contracts, employment discrimination, ERISA, overtime and unpaid wages, sexual harassment, whistleblower actions, and wrongful termination. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Rist has handled numerous cases in various courts. In California, he has appeared before the Superior Court of California for the County of San Diego and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. In West Virginia, he has represented clients in the Circuit Court of Fayette County and the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. He has also appeared before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an assistant prosecuting attorney and insurance defense lawyer, gaining experience in both civil and criminal cases.
Mr. Rist is an active member of several professional organizations, including the San Diego County Bar Association and the California Employment Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the West Virginia State Bar. His involvement in these associations reflects his commitment to staying informed about developments in the legal field and contributing to the legal community.
