Thomas B. Gorrill

Practice areas

Bankruptcy: Consumer

Focus areas

Bankruptcy Law

After more than four decades of practicing law, attorney Thomas B. Gorrill is dedicated to the field at the Law Office of Thomas B. Gorrill, situated in San Diego, California. His legal expertise encompasses a wide range of bankruptcy cases, including Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11, primarily focusing on the San Diego area. He offers his support to individuals facing significant medical expenses, job loss, or divorce, cases where seeking bankruptcy relief becomes a viable option.

Mr. Gorrill’s educational journey took him to Florida International University, where he completed his bachelor’s degree in history, supplemented by minors in political science and economics in 1975. He subsequently pursued his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree at the California Western School of Law, graduating in 1981. He obtained his license from The State Bar of California and ventured into various professional roles, serving as a collections counsel at a San Diego corporation and as a contract manager for a software company. Eventually, he transitioned into private practice, focusing on matters related to creditor and debtor rights, as well as civil litigation.

With over thirty years of solo practice, Mr. Gorrill offers legal representation to bankruptcy trustees, businesses, owners, stakeholders, and individuals dealing with intricate cases, including Chapter 11 reorganizations. He handles cases involving objections to a debtor’s discharge and pivotal decisions concerning the dischargeability of debts through bankruptcy. As a determined and self-assured attorney, he fearlessly confronts complex litigation and courtroom trials.

In addition, Mr. Gorrill has earned certificates in bankruptcy litigation from respected institutions like the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and the College of Advocacy – San Diego Inns of Court. His affiliations include memberships in the San Diego Bankruptcy Forum and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Acknowledged with a peer-review rating of AV Preeminent* by Martindale-Hubbell and an “Excellent” rating on Avvo, Mr. Gorrill is authorized to practice in U.S. federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. He is admitted to appear before the U.S. District Courts for the Central, Southern, Northern, and Eastern Districts of California, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® oversees a peer-review rating process, wherein ratings reflect the confidential opinions of legal professionals and members of the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ cover two primary categories: legal competence and general ethical standards.

Thomas B. Gorrill acts as a debt relief agent, assisting individuals in seeking bankruptcy relief as per the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code.