Thomas Sharkey has been an active trial lawyer for over 50 years, handling a wide variety of cases in state and federal court. During his career, he has tried hundreds of cases, including personal injury, products liability, professional negligence (legal, medical, dental, accounting, real estate), insurance bad faith and insurance coverage, construction, employment, real estate, securities, aviation and business/commercial matters. He began his Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) practice in 1989, focusing on mediations, arbitrations, and serving as a special master in complex matters as well as a discovery referee. He has extensive mediation training including the Advanced Mediation Workshop at Pepperdine University. He has served as a Judge Pro Tem in the San Diego Superior Court. He has successfully mediated over 2,700 cases and has served as an arbitrator in approximately 75 cases in a wide variety of matters.
When not working as an ADR professional or engaged in various legal bar association activities, Mr. Sharkey enjoys spending time with his family (wife, children and grandchildren), reading (history and biographies), investing (stocks/bonds/real estate), personal fitness (home gym) and flying private airplane (private pilot/instrument rated).
"Tom, I must say that you have the golden touch. Most of the cases I bring to you are tough ones, but you have been instrumental in getting most of them settled. The presiding judge should give you an award."
- Plaintiff's attorney, San Diego
"I have used Tom several times both as a mediator and as arbitrator, and I have found him to be cordial, knowledgeable, fair-minded and effective."
- Plaintiff's attorney, San Diego
"I think Tom did a terrific job getting this case settled. I look forward to the next opportunity I have to mediate with him."
- Plaintiff's attorney, San Diego
"Mr. Sharkey, very much appreciate your help in resolving this matter. You have gone above and beyond."
- Plaintiff's attorney, San Diego
"Tom, thanks for your help in getting this case settled."
- Defense attorney, San Diego
"Thanks, Tom. You did good work. Thank you for working so hard to keep us on track."
- Plaintiff's attorney, San Diego
"It is always a pleasure to mediate with you. You are on my short list of 'go-to' mediators.”"
- Plaintiff's attorney, San Diego
"Thank you very much for your great work."
- Defense attorney, San Diego
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