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Thomas J. Michel

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Thomas Michel was born and raised in Sutter Creek, an hour east of Sacramento within the Sierra Foothills. Following high school, he attended the University of Richmond in Virginia where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics, minoring in History.

In 2022, Thomas began his coursework at the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law as a full-time student. During his last year at McGeorge, Thomas also worked as the assistant to the Franchise Tax Board’s Tax Appeals Assistance Program (TAAP). At TAAP, Thomas represented taxpayers in their cases against the state. Helping people through their complex tax issues is how Thomas found his passion as an advocate.

Thomas graduated from McGeorge School of Law with Distinction in 2025. Shortly after passing the California State Bar, Thomas proudly accepted an associate attorney position at our firm.

In his spare time, Thomas can usually be found in his hometown at his family’s inn. When he’s there, he does renovation work, reads in the gardens, and spends time with his niece and nephew.

Education

  • University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
    • Juris Doctor - 2025
  • University of Richmond
    • Bachelor of Science
    • Minor in History

Bar Admissions

  • California, (2025 to present)

Awards and Accolades

  • Best Law Firm 2025
    Best Law Firm 2025
  • Inner Circle
    Inner Circle
  • Super Lawyers
    Super Lawyers
  • Best Lawyers
    Best Lawyers
  • Consumer Attorneys of California
    Consumer Attorneys of California
  • Top Verdict
    Top Verdict
  • Martindale Hubbel
    Martindale Hubbel
  • California's Top Ranked Law Firms
    California's Top Ranked Law Firms
  • American Board of Trial Advocates
    American Board of Trial Advocates
  • Sacramento County Bar Association
    Sacramento County Bar Association
  • Avvo
    Avvo
  • America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators | Jason Sigel | 2024
    America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators | Jason Sigel | 2024
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Attorney Wood Has Recovered Millions For His Clients
  • $117 Million Settlement with PG&E $117 Million

    Congratulations are in order for Steven M. Campora of Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora, LLC and his team for their tireless work, resulting in a $117 million settlement with PG&E directors and officers!

  • Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of CSAA Insureds $93 Million

    Settlement: $93 Million | Sacramento County | Johnson v. CSAA

  • Class Action Against Allstate $70 Million

    Settlement: $70 Million | Sacramento County | Lumenta v. Allstate

  • Wrongful Death Case Against Ford $70 Million

    Verdict: $70 Million | Sacramento County | Mauro v. Ford Motor Company

  • Auto Defect Resulting in Catastrophic Spine Injury $36 Million

    Jose Aguirre, a healthy, league soccer-playing 28-year old father of four young children, was on his way to work when his 2001 Nissan Xterra suddenly accelerated.

  • Semi-Truck/Trailer Accident Resulting in Paralysis $34.9 Million

    A Sacramento County jury returned a record personal injury verdict of $34.9 million for the personal injury and loss of consortium claims.

  • Fraud Case Filed by the Oakland Raiders $34.2 Million

    Verdict: $34.2 Million | Sacramento County Superior Court | Oakland Raiders v. Oakland Alameda County Coliseum

  • Defective Product Leads to Boating Accident $31 Million

    Verdict: $31 Million | Butte County | Bell v. MasterCraft Boat Company

  • 50 Foot Fall From Cell Phone Tower $31 Million

    A $31 million settlement was reached in the summer of 2018 with AT&T and others for a worker employed by a national cell tower service company who suffered severe and permanent injuries.

  • Truck Accident Involving 9-Year-Old Girl $24.3 Million

    Verdict: $24,307,273 | Sacramento County | Loza-Jimenez v. Freeway Transport, Inc.

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