Profile
Karl S. Thurmond is the founder and sole practitioner of the Los Angeles, California, Law Office of Karl S. Thurmond. He represents Fortune 1000 companies, investment firms, local businesses and entrepreneurs in complex litigation involving securities, insurance coverage, employment law and other business matters. He also advises clients in the purchase and lease of real estate.
Karl has obtained numerous large settlements for his clients, including a $9 million verdict in 2009. He holds a spot in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and he has been named to the McDonald’s Corporation list of Preferred Outside Franchise Counsel. Karl is a 1982 graduate of Dartmouth College and a 1985 graduate of Harvard Law School.
In 2010, El Pollo Loco, Inc. awarded him a special commendation for his contributions to the company's success. Karl is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Temple Emanuel and president of the Board of Regents of Temple Emanuel Day School.
About Karl Thurmond
Law School: Harvard Law School
Admitted: 1986, California
Professional Webpage: www.thurmondlaw.com
Honors and Awards:
- Special Commendation Award from El Pollo Loco, Inc. for Contributions to Success of El Pollo Loco, Inc., 2010
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, State Bar of California
- Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
- California
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Member, Structural Pest Control Board of the State of California (2000 - 2004)
- Counsel, Committee to Elect Adam Schiff (currently Congressmen) to the California State Assembly (1991)
- Counsel, Black Business Association of Los Angeles, Inc. (1992 - 1998)
- Member, Board of Directors, Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California, Inc. (1988 - 1992)
- Vice Chairperson, Class of 1985 20th Reunion Gift Committee, Harvard Law School Campaign (2004 - Present)
- Member, Board of Directors, Dartmouth Club of Los Angeles (2004 - 2006)
- General Counsel, Member of Board of Directors, Watts/Willowbrook Boys & Girls Club (2001 - 2006)
- Member, Board of Directors of Temple Emanuel (2009 – Present)
- President, Board of Regents of Temple Emanuel Academy Day School (2009 – Present)
Verdicts and Settlements:
- Mr. Thurmond has first chaired six jury trials, including the prosecution of a trial against a major insurance carrier, which resulted in a verdict in excess of $9 million.
- Mr. Thurmond obtained a seven-figure settlement against a national investment banking firm in the prosecution of a managing director’s employment and breach of contract claims.
- Mr. Thurmond obtained a seven-figure settlement against a leading paint manufacturer in a suit in which his client alleged breach of contract and breach of warranty.
- Mr. Thurmond obtained a multi-million dollar settlement against a leading publicly traded investor education company in a lawsuit in which his client alleged breach of contract, conversion, accounting and constructive trust claims.
- Mr. Thurmond has handled the prosecution and defense of several complex civil litigation and trial matters, including the successful defense of litigation involving the purchase of securities in a national time-share condominium company, in which his client recovered nearly $1 million based upon its cross-claims.
Representative Clients:
- Copeland v. Baskin-Robbins U.S.A., 96 Cal. App. 4th 1251, 2002
Educational Background:
- Dartmouth College - A.B., 1982
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