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).
"I love the guy as a mediator and a human being."
- 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
"His gentle, kind demeanor was perfect for the case."
- Attorney on an Employment Wage & Hour Dispute
"Tom, I want to thank you again for your great skill and your remarkable ability to keep an even keel even when there are lawyers pounding on the table in front of you. You are as good as they get."
- Defense attorney, San Diego
"I am pleased that we were able to settle this case. Tom Sharkey's persistent efforts paid off.”"
- Defense 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
"Mr. Sharkey, we could not have settled this case without your hard work."
- Plaintiff's attorney, San Diego
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