His considerable experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants has earned him a reputation for being an effective mediator who can see a dispute from all angles. In 2018, after having tried in excess of 100 civil jury trials, he made a commitment to become a full time neutral. After years of having served on these panels and with his extensive mediation training, realized his passion and skill for resolving disputes. He was invited to join the initial appellate mediation panel for the Third District Court of Appeals and served as a Settlement Officer in Department 59 in the Sacramento Superior Court. Thomas has participated in hundreds of mediations throughout California as a practicing attorney.