Chad Thurston,  at our San Diego law office
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Biography

Chad Thurston is an associate in the firm’s Special Litigation and Compliance practice group, representing businesses and individuals in employment, personal injury, and corporate dispute matters. He has defended and prosecuted over 100 cases across complex constitutional torts, business torts, contract disputes, personal injury claims, and employment matters – including both individual and class actions. Chad has also conducted and led multiple closed-session briefings for the Imperial County Board of Supervisors on various litigation matters involving public entity liability.

Born and raised in San Diego, Chad received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from San Francisco State University and his Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law. While at San Francisco State, Chad played on the baseball team and was a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

  • California


Court Admissions

  • United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • United States District Court, Southern District of California


Education

  • California Western School of Law (J.D.)
  • San Francisco State University (B.A., Social Science, Criminal Justice)
    • NCAA Division II Baseball Player
    • Male Freshman Athlete of the Year
    • Student Advisory Athletic Committee (SAAC), Member
Experience

Previous Professional Experience

  • Schwartz Semerdjian Cauley Schena & Bush LLP, Associate Attorney (2021-2025)
  • Schwartz Semerdjian Cauley & Moot LLP, Intern and Law Clerk (2017-2021)

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • San Diego County Bar Association
  • Member of the Hon. William B. Enright Inn of Court