Thomas Alan Foster, General Attorney in Burbank, California
Over 53 years of legal practice · focused on General, Insurance, and Personal Injury
MemberatMarrone Robinson Frederick And Foster
Burbank, CA
Practicing general in Burbank since 1973.
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Thomas Alan Foster is a member based in Burbank, CA. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Thomas has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marrone Robinson Frederick And Foster.
- Based in
- Burbank, CA
- Experience
- over 53 years
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- General · Insurance · Personal Injury
- Handles General, Insurance, and Personal Injury matters from Burbank, CA.
- Over 53 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Thomas Alan Foster: Thomas Alan Foster is a member based in Burbank, CA. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Thomas has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marrone Robinson Frederick And Foster.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Thomas takes on
Thomas concentrates on general, insurance, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Thomas handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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General cases in Burbank, California
Thomas takes general matters in Burbank, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Thomas agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Burbank, California
Thomas takes insurance matters in Burbank, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Thomas agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Burbank, California
Thomas takes personal injury matters in Burbank, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Thomas agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Burbank, California
Thomas takes product liability matters in Burbank, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Thomas agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Thomas Alan Foster — general lawyer in Burbank
Thomas Alan Foster is a member based in Burbank, CA. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Thomas has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marrone Robinson Frederick And Foster.
Thomas Alan Foster is a lawyer practicing products liability, professional liability, insurance defense and 4 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Whittier College in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years. Thomas practices at Marrone, Robinson, Frederick & Foster in Burbank, CA.
Working with Thomas on a general matter
Thomas Alan Foster is a lawyer practicing products liability, professional liability, insurance defense and 4 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Whittier College in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years. Thomas practices at Marrone, Robinson, Frederick & Foster in Burbank, CA.
Who Thomas represents
Thomas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, insurance, and personal injury matters in Burbank and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of California at Los Angeles
J.D. · 1972
Whittier College
B.A. · 1969
Jurisdictions
Thomas's state bar admissions
California
1973 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
1973 · ACTIVE
Thomas studied at J.D. in University of California at Los Angeles and B.A. in Whittier College.
Law school and academic background
Thomas completed J.D. in University of California at Los Angeles and B.A. in Whittier College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Thomas runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Thomas's professional memberships and bar associations
Los Angeles County Bar Association State Bar of California Association of Southern California Defense Counsel
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Locations
Thomas Alan Foster's office in Burbank
Thomas's primary office is at 111 N. 1st St., Ste. 300, Burbank, CA, 91502. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Marrone Robinson Frederick And Foster
111 N. 1st St., Ste. 300
Burbank, CA 91502
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How to hire Thomas Alan Foster — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Thomas usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Thomas charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomas's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Thomas will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in Burbank, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Thomas
Thomas discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Thomas confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Thomas's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Alan Foster
How much does it cost to hire Thomas for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Thomas walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Thomas offer a free consultation?
Thomas charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomas's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Thomas's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in California typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Thomas gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Thomas take my case if I'm outside Burbank?
Thomas is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Thomas will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Thomas?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Thomas will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Thomas accepting new general clients right now?
Thomas's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
General attorneys serving Burbank, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
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