Thomas D. Phelps

Thomas D. Phelps


Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Recognized since 1995

Costa Mesa, California

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Financial Services Regulation Law

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Tom Phelps is a renowned banking attorney who has worked with scores of financial institutions throughout the country. As a founding partner in the firm, he boasts a long and distinguished career serving banking, thrift and nonbank financial institutions.

He is active in banking industry groups, including the California Bankers Association, where he previously served on the State Government Relations Committee and the Federal Government Relations Committee.

Tom has been a featured speaker at numerous seminars on law and banking and is frequently quoted in banking industry publications.

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Location
  • 695 Town Center Drive, 14th Floor
    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Education
  • The George Washington University, J.D., graduated 1964
Affiliations
  • California Bankers Association - Member
  • Chapman University School of Law Board of Advisors - Member
  • Constitutional Rights Foundation - Past Director
  • Dean’s Advisory Board, California State University, Fullerton, Mihaylo College of Business and Economics - Member
  • Iowa State University Foundation Board of Governors - Member
  • OneOC Board of Advisors - Member
  • Orange County Business Council - Chairman, CEO Leadership Caucus; member Board of Directors; and Chairman of annual Economic Forecast Conference
  • South Coast Repertory Theater - Past President of the Board of Trustee
  • U.S. Bank Board of Advisors - Member

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Headquarters: Los Angeles, California

82 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

15 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Banking and Finance Law, Orange County (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Financial Services Regulation Law
Special Focus:
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Regulatory
Awards:
  • Recipient of the California Bankers Association’s 2014 Inaugural Chairman’s Award
  • Recipient of the Anti-Defamation League’s 2011 Marcus Kaufman Jurisprudence Award
  • Recipient of the California Bankers Association’s 1999 Robert Frandzel Award
  • Recipient of the City of Hope’s Professions and Finance Associates’ 1992 Award of Hope

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