Thomas Brixius
Seattle
Summary
Dynamic attorney with extensive experience, excelling in client advocacy and bankruptcy law. Successfully represented over 2,000 clients, achieving favorable outcomes through strategic litigation and effective case management. Proven leader, managing a division of 15 employees while fostering a collaborative environment. Passionate about delivering exceptional legal services.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney, Owner
Brixius Law Firm
Tacoma
05.2012 - Current
- Ran law firm, supervised employees, handled full array of business management tasks.
- Represented over 2,000 clients in court, effectively advocating on their behalf to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Managed a transition from Phillips Law Firm to Brixius Law firm, successfully managing a caseload of thousands of cases with limited resources.
Attorney, Managing Director of Bankruptcy Division
Phillips Law Firm
Woodinville
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Starting as 'Of Counsel' attorney for 341 meetings, rose up the ranks of Washington's largest consumer bankruptcy firm.
- In the space of two years, I was promoted from 'Of Counsel' to associate attorney, to manager of the Tacoma office, and to head of the bankruptcy division.
- Ran a division of 15 employees, including five attorneys.
Weinstein & Riley
Paralegal, Associate Attorney
Seattle
05.2008 - 07.2009
- Started as a proof of claim clerk, was promoted to legal assistant, paralegal, and finally associate attorney.
- Served as firm contact with major national bank. Maintained an ongoing database for bank's real estate security portfolio. Worked with local counsel across the country to represent bank's interests. Experience in foreclosure and eviction proceedings.
- Assisted in representing major banks in bankruptcy proceedings. Work included motions for relief from stay, proof of claims, Chapter 13 plan review.
Education
Master of Arts - Russia Language And Literature
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2007
Bachelor of Arts - History And Russian With Honors
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2005
J.D. -
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2004
Skills
- Legal research
- Client advocacy
- Case management
- Litigation strategy
- Regulatory compliance
- Bankruptcy law
Languages
Russian
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Attorney, Owner
Brixius Law Firm
05.2012 - Current
Attorney, Managing Director of Bankruptcy Division
Phillips Law Firm
05.2010 - 05.2012
Weinstein & Riley
Paralegal, Associate Attorney
05.2008 - 07.2009
Master of Arts - Russia Language And Literature
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - History And Russian With Honors
University of Iowa
J.D. -
University of Iowa
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