Thomas R. Kelleher - San Diego, CA
Attorney at Walsh Lea Furcolo LLP
Civil Litigation Lawyers in San Diego, CA
402 West Broadway Suite 1010 San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego Civil Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Construction Defects
- Business Litigation
- Insurance Defense Subrogation
- Civil Liability
- Defense Litigation
- Casualty Insurance Defense
- Torts and Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Tom Kelleher was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and grew up in San Jose, California. He attended San Jose State University, obtaining a degree in U.S. History in 1987. He has traveled throughout South America, living and working in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he learned to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently. Tom attended California Western School of Law, concurrently clerking for the Office of the General Counsel for the California State University system, as well as a firm specializing in wrongful termination. After his graduation in 1995, Tom began his career as an attorney in the practice of civil litigation and insurance coverage. Tom joined Walsh Lea Furcolo LLP in April 2000 as an associate, and became a Partner in 2011. His focus has been in the areas of personal injury, construction defect, employment, and business litigation. He has succeeded at trial in State and Federal courts. He is also a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Voices for Children. He has received Martindale- Hubble’s highest AV rating for legal ability and ethics.
Tom’s personal interests include playing soccer, skiing, and traveling.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- San Diego Magazine - Best Lawyers in San Diego - Since 2016
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Rating
Education
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Legal Education
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California Western School of Law,
San Diego,
California, 1995
Honors: Office of the General Counsel for the California State University system, Clerk
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California Western School of Law,
San Diego,
California, 1995
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Non Legal Education
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San Jose State University, 1987
B.A.
Honors: With Distinction
Major: U.S. History
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San Jose State University, 1987
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Languages
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Spanish
Bar Admissions
- California, 1995
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- San Diego Defense Lawyers
- San Diego County Bar Association
Contact
402 West Broadway
Suite 1010
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-356-9179
Fax: 619-232-2691
Email: Send a message
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