The Law Office of Thomas C. Seabaugh
Most people who hire an attorney probably never expected to need one. It is the unexpected turn in life that generally brings them to seek legal help. In such circumstances, they want someone skilled in the practice of law to stand up for them, an attorney whom they like and trust, one who will give their situation the time and focused work it deserves.
In my practice, I strive to be like the best doctors, who listen with full attention, provide steady and accurate information, and tirelessly seek the well-being of each person in their care. The best professional endorsement to be had comes from the client, who says, “He is a good lawyer.”
The Law Office of Thomas C. Seabaugh
Most people who hire an attorney probably never expected to need one. It is the unexpected turn in life that generally brings them to seek legal help. In such circumstances, they want someone skilled in the practice of law to stand up for them, an attorney whom they like and trust, one who will give their situation the time and focused work it deserves.
In my practice, I strive to be like the best doctors, who listen with full attention, provide steady and accurate information, and tirelessly seek the well-being of each person in their care. The best professional endorsement to be had comes from the client, who says, “He is a good lawyer.”
About
Attorney Thomas C. Seabaugh’s practice consists primarily of civil litigation on behalf of individual clients who have been affected by the wrongful conduct of others, including civil rights violations, wrongful death, police brutality, and other forms of official misconduct and abuse.
From the County of Del Norte on the border with Oregon to San Diego on the border with Mexico, he has represented clients from diverse locales and backgrounds throughout the State of California.
Since establishing his own practice in 2016, Mr. Seabaugh has had the honor of representing clients in several cases of local and national significance. This includes litigation in both United States federal courts, California state courts, and federal and state courts of appeal.
In 2023, he briefed and argued the case of Perez v. City of Fresno in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of the family of Joseph Perez, who asphyxiated while being restrained under a backboard by police officers, sheriff’s deputies, and paramedics. The case attracted national media attention because before his death, Perez could be heard saying, “I can’t breathe.”
More recently, after protracted litigation in the case of Barrera v. City of Woodland, Mr. Seabaugh together with Neil K. Gehlawat of the law firm of Taylor & Ring was able to recover $2 million for the family of Michael Barrera, who died shortly after saying “I can’t breathe” while being restrained by police officers.
In 2019, in the case of Moyer v. City of Los Angeles, Mr. Seabaugh was able to recover $485,000 on behalf of the family of Douglas Brown-Palamara, whom he also represented together with Mr. Gehlawat. The family sued the County of Los Angeles for negligently failing to prevent their loved one’s suicide while he was in the custody of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Practice Areas
Mr. Seabaugh’s practice areas include civil rights, consumer rights, workers’ rights, serious injury, and wrongful death cases. He also has experience with respect to appellate litigation, business disputes, employment law, and entertainment law.
If you have a question about what kind of attorney you need, please do not hesitate to call.
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