About Thomas
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.
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.
Practice Areas
Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Banking and Finance Law, Orange County (2012)
- Recognized: Banking and Finance Law
- Practice Area: Financial Services Regulation Law
- Special Focus: Mergers & Acquisitions
- Special Focus: Regulatory
- 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