Michael Paul Thomas is a widely recognized civil litigation expert, prolific legal author, and outstanding legal educator. For over a decade, Mr. Thomas has been named in The Best Lawyers in America, universally regarded as the definitive referral guide to the nation's best legal talent. He has also been repeatedly named a "Southern California Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics Magazine, a select group comprising about 5% of the total practicing attorneys in Southern California who stand at the top of their profession.

Mr. Thomas is the author of the comprehensive California Civil Courtroom Handbook & Desktop Reference, co-author of the authoritative six-volume California Civil Practice Procedure; co-author of California Premises Liability; and has published over 150 legal articles, including an unprecedented nine MCLE self-study pieces, and numerous "Expert Advice" columns for California Lawyer Magazine. During his career, Mr. Thomas has taught Civil Procedure, Lawyering Skills, and Legal Research & Writing at several law schools, as well as numerous continuing legal education courses. He is frequently called upon to provide expert legal commentary for newspapers, radio and television.