My Why

What powers my practice

My parents, both immigrants, inspired me to pursue a career as an attorney as a way to make them proud and do meaningful work. This career also allows me to give back to my Milwaukee community—whether I’m helping clients sort through complex legal issues or teaming up with colleagues to find effective solutions. Through my work, I try to make the law feel approachable and useful, and I hope people see me as someone who’s sincere, thoughtful, and invested in helping others.

Overview

Thomas works with clients in the real estate group at Michael Best, drawing on experience in bankruptcy law, contract analysis, and client advocacy.

Prior to joining Michael Best, he served as a law clerk at a debtor-creditor law firm where he led Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, drafted legal briefs, and helped clients refinance assets to avoid property sales. He supported more than 30 individuals navigating Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings, real estate planning, and tax debt discharge, coordinating with agencies including the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of Revenue (DOR), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

He also served as an independent legal contractor with VMG Health, where he analyzed nearly 100 Master Service Agreements and advised senior counsel on optimizing contract terms and pricing strategies.

Experience

Solutions in action

Credentials

  • University of Wisconsin Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Moot Court Board Member, 2025
  • University of Minnesota, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Professional Journalism and Political Science; Minor in Business Law, 2022

  • Wisconsin

  • Polish

Engagement

  • Member, State Bar of Wisconsin

  • Tutor, Milwaukee Virtual Student Center, 2020-2022
  • Volunteer Income Tax Assistant, 2023-2024

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