Background
Phelps, Thomas D. was born on October 10, 1936 in Sigourney, Iowa, United States.
Phelps, Thomas D. was born on October 10, 1936 in Sigourney, Iowa, United States.
Iowa State University (Bachelor of Science, 1959). George Washington University (Juris Doctor, 1963).
Worked at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Limited Liability Partnership (Los Angeles, California) specializing in General Civil and Trial Practice in all Courts. Banking and Financial Services. Bankruptcy and Creditors" Rights.
Corporate Finance and Securities.
Election and Campaign. Entertainment; Environmental.
Estate Planning, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits. Family; Fashion Industry.
Federal, State and Local Government.
Government Contracts. Healthcare; High Technology. Insurance; Intellectual Property.
International Trade and Customs.
Labor and Employment. Land Use; Legislative and Administrative.
Motion Picture and Television. Music; New Media; Real Estate.
Sports; Tax; White-Collar Criminal Defense.
Admitted to the bar, 1963, Iowa. 1964, California; 1979, United States. Supreme Court.
Member, Board of Editors, George Washington Law Review, 1961-1962.
President, American Law Student Association, 1961-1962.
Director: Tokai Bank of California, 1974-1992. Community Reinvestment Institute, 1989.
Chairman, 25th Anniversary Goodwill Mission to Nagoya, Japan, Los Angeles-Nagoya Sister City Affiliation, 1984. Member: California Bankers Association (Member, Federal Government Relations Committee).
Western Independent Bankers Association.
Japan America Society of Southern California. Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Limited Liability Partnership was founded in 1965 by Charles T. Manatt and Thomas Doctorate. Phelps. Today, with approximately 160 attorneys in Los Angeles, Nashville and Washington, District of Columbia, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, Limited Liability Partnership is recognized as one of the most influential law firms in the United States, and is particularly distinguished for its financial services, health, entertainment and government practice groups.
Member, Board of Editors, George Washington Law Review, 1961-1962. President, American Law Student Association, 1961-1962.