With over three decades of legal prowess, Thomas Brill stands as an eminent personal injury lawyer in Kern County. Voted the “BEST Personal Injury Lawyer” by The Bakersfield Californians Readers’ Choice Poll in 2022 and 2023, Thomas is esteemed for his unwavering commitment to justice.
Thomas has received an AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubble rating, based on ratings of attorneys and judges who are familiar with his work. His illustrious career is underscored by a remarkable track record, including securing multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements up to 8.9 million dollars for his clients. Thomas has worked on products liability, tire tread separation, will contests, “palimony” cases (when a couple separates from a long-term relationship but was never married), truck accidents, trip and slip and fall accidents, and other areas of negligence law as well.

Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, Thomas’s legal journey began with Summa Cum Laude honors from Towson University in 1981. His pursuit of legal expertise led him to UCLA School of Law, where he successfully passed the California State Bar Exam on the first attempt and became a licensed attorney in California in 1986. His commitment extends across jurisdictions, holding a Hawaii state bar license to serve clients effectively.

Throughout his career, Thomas has championed high-stakes litigation, achieving noteworthy successes. He has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, and in newspapers around the world for his involvement in several high-profile cases. He has argued as amicus curae (friend of the court) on behalf of the country of Mexico in the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in Santiago, Chile. Beyond legal pursuits, Thomas is dedicated to community safety and support for accident victims, especially within the Hispanic community. Thomas is fluent in Spanish as well as English. He actively engages in pro bono work, providing legal aid to those in need, ensuring justice prevails. In addition to his legal endeavors, Thomas finds solace and inspiration in the arts. His participation in Bakersfield plays and appearances in short films showcase his multifaceted talents. An ardent interest in screenwriting and a passion for playing guitar and songwriting, as well as traveling to exotic places around the world, further enrich his diverse pursuits.