Eugene Tom was first admitted to the California Bar 16th December 1980, but is now no longer eligible to practice. Eugene graduated from UC Hastings COL.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Eugene Tom |
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| First Admitted | 16 December 1980 (44 years, 6 months ago) |
| Status | Not Eligible to Practice |
| Bar Number | 96214 |
Contact
| Phone Number | 415-387-8418 |
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Schools
| Law School | UC Hastings COL (San Francisco CA) |
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| Undergraduate School | Stanford University (Stanford CA) |
Address
| Current Address | 823 33rd Ave San Francisco, CA 94121 |
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History
| 21 November 1996 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (28 years, 7 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 95-C-15945 |
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| 1 January 1996 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (29 years, 5 months ago) Interim suspension after conviction 95-C-15945 |
| 27 November 1995 | Conviction record transmitted to State Bar Court 95-C-15945 (29 years, 7 months ago) |
| 28 August 1995 | Inactive (29 years, 10 months ago) |
| 16 December 1980 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (44 years, 6 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
November 21, 1996 EUGENE TOM [#96214], 47, of San Francisco was suspended for five years, stayed, and placed on probation for five years on condition that he actually be suspended for 18 months and until he has shown proof of his fitness to practice law, effective Nov. 21, 1996. He also was ordered to pass the MPRE and comply with other conditions of probation from a June 1996 order. Credit for the period of actual suspension was given for the period of interim suspension which began Jan. 1, 1996.In this conviction referral matter, Tom pleaded guilty in federal court to misdemeanor theft of government funds amounting to $13,506.From 1984-95, Tom was employed as a field attorney with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), traveling throughout northern California to litigate labor disputes.An audit of Tom's travel expenses revealed major inconsistencies between claims he made for reimbursement for business travel and days where it was confirmed he worked in the San Francisco office of the NLRB.From 1992-95, Tom fraudulently claimed and received $13,506 in travel reimbursements from the NLRB. At his criminal court sentencing, Tom was placed on probation for three years and ordered to pay $525 in fines and assessments.In aggravation, Tom's actions demonstrated a pattern of misconduct and involved multiple acts of wrongdoing.In mitigation, Tom has no prior record of discipline. He was candid and cooperative with the bar's investigation and his victims and he demonstrated remorse, taking steps to acknowledge his wrongdoing.Tom made full restitution, along with an additional $3,000 representing the cost of the federal investigation.He also submitted numerous letters of support from colleagues attesting to his competence, work ethic and integrity.In addition, Tom has voluntarily sought counseling to identify and address unresolved psychological issues.January 1, 1996 EUGENE TOM [#96214], 46, of San Francisco was placed on interim suspension effective Jan. 1, 1996, following his conviction of violating Title 18, U.S. Code §641, theft of government funds, a crime of moral turpitude. He was ordered to comply with Rule 955. |