Law Offices of Joseph E Tomasik

My experience with Joseph E. Tomasik was brief (because it was just a phone call) however; it was informative, helpful and non-​dismissive. I was treated with respect and understanding. I could hear his professionalism and his love for his work. He gave me true and honest advice that gave me hope and courage to file my own case in small claims court. Although my case was too small for his office to handle he did not have to speak to me as kind as he did. He did not have to listen to what I had to say but he did; and as much as he did not represent me in court I know he would give 100% of himself to a paying client. I emailed and called many attorney’s in the area when I had my accident at a small chain store here in Berkeley. I even contacted the Attorney’s Network on-​line and they suggested a few attorney’s. I was never able to speak to any of these attorneys because I never got passed the gate keeper and once the assistant knew my case was too small they would become rude and impatient and said they could not answer any questions. Only one other attorney spoke to me and the instant he realized he could not make money on me he said; «sorry bye bye». Joseph E. Tomasik called me back and was the most patient person I have ever spoken to. He actually took the time to listen to me and was very understanding. He answered my questions and even gave me advice he did not have to give me. Because of Joseph E. Tomasik I was able to win my small claim in court and although it was just for a very small amount of money, it was exactly what I think my case was worth. I want to say thank you for helping me to understand what I needed to do so I could move forward with good sound advice. I will always recommend you and your office to anyone needing an attorney. I wish you and your practice the best success in all of your endeavors. Bravo! You deserve 10 stars.

Anyone who has been involved in a personal injury case knows how difficult it can be to try to recover from injuries and resolve a legal case at the same time. When I was rear ended by an uninsured motorist, I hired Attorney Joseph Tomasik to represent me. Throughout the process, I was impressed with his knowledge of the law, willingness to fight for my rights and the high quality of his work. Additionally, he and his staff exhibited great professionalism and attention to detail while showing compassion and patience.
In my Uninsured Motorist claim to my own insurance company, they delayed for over a year before making me any settlement offer. While a different attorney may have suggested that I accept the offer, Mr. Tomasik urged me to proceed to arbitration. My insurance company and their hired doctors said ridiculous things at arbitration that shocked me, but Mr. Tomasik wrote a 36 page brief and fought hard on every point. It paid off, as the arbitrator awarded more than THREE TIMES my insurance company’s offer. My collision dramatically affected my life, and I trusted Mr. Tomasik when I could not trust my own insurance company. He came through when I needed him, and it is obvious that he really CARES about his clients.

If you are reading this post the first thing you are asking yourself is, «Do I really need a lawyer?» The answer is yes! If you’ve been injured and are seeking compensation, the insurance companies try to get you to accept the smallest amount of compensation as possible, even if it is your own insurance that you have paid good money for. If you try to seek compensation on your own, you are unlikely to get very much.
The second question you are asking yourself is, «Should I hire Joseph Tomasik?» Again, the answer is yes! Mr. Tomasik and Jessie Butala are a LEGAL DREAM TEAM. My accident was an incredibly scary time in my life and my brain and body did not function as I was used to after the event. Mr. Tomasik was kind and patient with me and gave me a thorough education on how everything would work. The insurance company of the responsible party paid out the max amount in short order, but it was not adequate to cover the costs of my injury. We had to then go to my insurance to ask for compensation via my Underinsured Motorist policy. That is where the real battle began. My insurance continuously tried to stall settlement. After 6+ months they suddenly argued that I needed to file for Worker’s Compensation. I was immediately denied and then my insurance company tried to demand that I appeal the decision and accused me of lying in my paperwork. At that time, Mr. Tomasik wrote them a strongly worded letter demanding that they present evidence of my supposed lies or provide us with a payment. Within a few days, they agreed to pay me the max amount of my policy without forcing me to go to arbitration.
You might think this is where the story ends, but accidents aren’t so cut and dry once you start to look at medical bills. My medical insurance withheld payment for all of claims related to the accident because it is the responsibility of the auto insurance to pay it. They had to await the settlement before they would adjust my bills and pay for anything. This meant 6+ months of very expensive bills stacking up. Jessie consistently handled all of my bills, accounting for all of the costs, and then worked with my medical insurance and my medical providers to settle all accounts after the settlement finally came in. Mr. Tomasik convinced the medical insurance not to take any reimbursement from my initial settlement with the insurance of the responsible party and we settled everything after the final settlement. This actually ended up being the best possible scenario for me to receive the most money out of my settlement. Mr. Tomasik’s knowledge of personal injury law and insurance companies, his attention to detail, and his tenaciousness, combined with Jessie’s thoroughness, positive support and communication, and willingness to help in any situation resulted in a settled case, a maximum compensation, and fully paid bills. In the end, I never had to argue with anyone, check my medical statements against by benefits, or pay a bill myself during this highly stressful time. If that is the experience you are looking for, look no further!

We utilized The Law Offices of Joseph Tomasik for our daughter’s personal injury case and highly recommend the services of Joseph Tomasik.
I was a subcontractor for numerous personal injury attorneys’ over the past 12 years. When we needed a personal injury attorney, Mr. Tomasik was number one on my list. So this review comes from both my insight as a subcontractor and client since I was at my daughter’s side throughout the entire process.
Mr. Tomasik is a solo practitioner who works closely with his clients, is accessible, approachable, caring, knowledgeable, experienced, and attentive to detail. He keeps clients informed and prepared along the way. He represents them to the best of his ability working tirelessly to obtain the best resolution to what are sometimes very complex and/​or challenging cases.
I appreciated his diligence on each and every case, small or large. He has integrity, honesty and is realistic with his clients when called for.
Mr. Tomasik’s legal assistant Jessie is an absolute gem and valuable team member. Jessie is very responsive and communication is timely and accurate. They are an effective and cohesive team.
We were extremely happy with Mr. Tomasik’s representation and settlement in our daughter’s case.

A few days before my 21^st birthday I was hit by a truck that ruined my new car. As the moments went by the pain increasingly grew, but I brushed it off think it would pass. After having been seen by multiple doctors, specialists, physical therapists etc, no one could pin-​point the cause of pain.
Finally after my fourth MRI Mr. Tomasik went through all my files day and night. In one of the reports he found some key words that he had seen in a previous case. Due to this, he recommended I see one last specialist. It turned out that I have a rare condition; had it not been for the hard work and dedication of both Mr. Tomasik and Jessie, I would never know what problems I had and they wouldn’t have been treated.
Not only did he assist me with finding my condition but also he got me an amazing settlement. Mr. Tomasik and Jessie both were able to keep in touch at any time, for any issue. They go beyond what is expected and ensure your wellbeing over everything. Having an injury is tough, ask me at 21 I gained weight, went to the doctors more than an old person, took medication and couldn’t even do things I normally did. But if anyone can ease the process it will be Mr. Tomasik.

I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Tomasik. I came to Mr. Tomasik after realizing that my previous attorney was trying to settle my case for far less than what it was worth. The first attorney never spoke to me after we signed the contract. All our communication was held through the office assistant, and sometimes it took more than a week to get a call back. Having had this experience, I can say that Mr. Tomasik is so much better. First of all, he is very knowledgeable and extremely thorough, and also very compassionate. He prepared me for everything every step of the way. For example, very often the defendant’s insurance lawyers tried to confuse me with their twisted questions, but Mr. Tomasik would always inform me ahead of time of what to expect. I really appreciate all his effort in preparing me so well because it made me feel so much more comfortable. I was also very impressed that he was always personally very involved in all of our communication. If I ever had any questions or concerns he was just a phone call away. I never had to wait for days to get a call back. I completely trusted him because he didn’t just treat me like I was his client — he treated me as if I was his close family member who he cared very much about. I had a complicated case in which the insurance company refused to settle until a few days before trial, and Mr. Tomasik’s case file with all the letters and documents was huge. In the end Mr. Tomasik’s hard work paid off and I got a very fair compensation for my injuries. The settlement was almost twenty times what my first lawyer was trying to settle for. I cannot thank him enough for taking on my complicated case.

It’s been nearly 10 years when I made use of the legal services of Mr. Tomasik twice. The first time, I joined my parents’ case. The three of us had been rear ended by a big rig. As a result of this serious accident, my mother has had at least 3 back surgeries. We settled out of court due to Mr. Tomasik’s professionalism. Recently, I have been able to use that settlement money to take Pilates to strengthen my core. The second time, I was involved in yet another rear end accident with a delivery truck. I immediately sought Mr. Tomasik for his legal expertise. Once I was seated in his office, I knew I was in good hands and that he had my best interests at heart. My parents and I won in both cases!

After suffering a neck injury in a car acident late last year, I hired Josepf Tomasik to represent me and was well served by the way our case was eventually presented so that we won to the full extent of the insurance coverage. His service was professional and a cut above the rest.