Tom Mesereau's accomplishments in the courtroom are extraordinary and unprecedented.
NOTABLE CASES
Michael Jackson
Sexual Assault
State Court
WON
Joe Babajian
White-Collar Fraud
Federal Court
WON
Jason Patterson
White-Collar Fraud
Federal Court
WON
Fred D'Antonio
White-Collar Fraud
Federal Court
WON
Bill Cosby
Sexual Assault
State Court
LEAD TRIAL COUNSEL
– WON ON APPEAL
Wesley Quick
Capital Murder
State Court
WON
Terry Bonner
Capital Murder
State Court
WON
Larry Carroll
Securities Fraud
State Court
WON
Charleston Wells
Murder
State Court
WON
P.K. Lim
Health Care Fraud
Federal Court
WON
Lionell Woods
Murder
State Court
WON
Devarius Noel
Murder
State Court
WON
Plastic Surgeon
Sexual Misconduct
Medical Board
WON
Spine Surgeon
Unprofessional Conduct
Medical Board
WON
Physician, G.P.
Health Care Fraud
State Court
WON
Football Player
Rape
State Court
WON
Melaine Davis
Murder
State Court
WON
Antoine Lewis
Murder
State Court
WON
Odell Allen
Murder
State Court
WON
Medical Director
White Collar-Fraud
Federal Court
PROBATION
Agency Director
White Collar-Theft
State Court
CHARGES DISMISSED
Firefighter
Sexual Assault
State Court
WON
Swim Instructor
Sexual Assault
State Court
WON
Truck Driver
Sexual Assault
State Court
WON
MILESTONES: 2020
- Thomas Mesereau is named President of The Litigation Counsel of America (LCA). LCA is an elite organization of the best trial lawyers in the country.” See the Official LCA Announcement: Litigation Counsel of America (LCA) is pleased to announce that Thomas A. Mesereau, Jr. will serve as President of the LCA in 2020.
- February, 2020 – Jury acquits Tom Mesereau’s client of murder. Client is convicted of a lesser charge, provocation manslaughter. Prosecutors claimed client intentionally shot alleged victim with a handgun in cold blood.
- In his last five murder trials, Tom Mesereau has achieved the following:
- Three were acquitted of murder;
- One was acquitted of capital murder;
- One jury was hung;
- Three were convicted of lesser offenses.
- Mr. Mesereau serves as Special Counsel to the Estate of Michael Jackson.
MILESTONES: 2019
- September, 2019 – Attorney Tom Mesereau successfully defends client charged with murder and attempted murder. Prosecuters claimed that the defendant murdered someone with a knife and attempted to murder a second person with a knife. Mr Mesereau’s client receives eight weeks of anger management training and goes home.
MILESTONES: 2018
- May, 2018 – Tom Mesereau obtains complete dismissal of high-profile rape charges against celebrity defendant.
- Tom Mesereau convinces Los Angeles District Attorney not to charge former high-profile professional athlete with rape.
- July, 2018 – After a five and one-half month trial in state court, all charges in high-profile white collar prosecution of public agency head are dismissed by trial judge. Tom Mesereau defended the agency director at trial. See article: Judge dismisses charges against antipoverty leaders.
- September, 2018 – Law 360 profiles Attorney Tom Mesereau as legendary trial lawyer. See Article: Tom Mesereau Talks MJ, Cosby, Unconventional Choices.
MILESTONES: 2017
- May, 2017 – Tom Mesereau acquits his client in high-profile murder case (Alabama v. Charleston Wells). Ku Klux Klan reacts. See articles: High-profile Los Angeles attorney will defend teen charged in Mike Gilotti’s killing; Jury finds Charleston Wells not guilty of murder in death of Hoover father, veteran and KKK Flyers Warn ‘Klan Is Alert And Awake’ After Black Man’s Acquittal.
- May, 2017 – Attorney Mesereau defends former Playboy Playmate of the Year in high profile invasion of privacy case. Client receives community service and probation. See Article: Ex-Playboy playmate sentenced in body-shaming case.
MILESTONES: 2016
- February, 2016 – Tom Mesereau is named “Trial Lawyer of the Year” by The National Trial Lawyers in Miami, Florida.
- June, 2016 – Defense Attorney Tom Mesereau wins his fourth straight federal white collar jury trial in United States District Court, Camden, New Jersey (United States v. Diantonio and Catarro). White collar jury trials in federal court have included conspiracy, money laundering, health care fraud, bank fraud, mortgage fraud, wire fraud, loan fraud, false statements to banks, etc.
- September, 2016 – Tom Mesereau wins complete acquittal in murder trial in Birmingham, Alabama. Mesereau claims self-defense. Prosecution says victim was shot three times in the back (Alabama v. Odell Marzette Allen).
WHITE COLLAR CASES
As a Criminal Defense Attorney, Mr. Mesereau once won four Federal White-Collar Criminal Jury trials in a row.
Federal Court – Acquittal – False Statement to Bank
June 2016—Mr. Mesereau traveled to The United District Court, District of New Jersey, Camden, New Jersey to defend a real estate broker indicted for conspiracy
Federal Court – Acquittal – Mortgage Fraud – Conspiracy – Bank Fraud – Loan Fraud – Money Laundering
During a national financial crisis, Mr. Mesereau was hired as lead trial counsel to defend the highest-grossing real estate agent in the country. His client,
Federal Court – Acquittal – Wire Fraud – Bank Fraud – False Statements to Banks
Following the Babajian victory, Mr. Mesereau was hired as lead trial counsel to defend a second, high-profile mortgage fraud case in the United States District
Federal Court – Dismissal – Health Care Fraud
Between the Babajian and Patterson trials, Mr. Mesereau commenced a jury trial in United States District Court, Central District (Los Angeles). The client pharmacist was
Federal Court – Probation – Immigration Fraud
Mr. Mesereau was lead trial counsel in defense of the first federal indictment alleging the crime of knowingly accepting and receiving false immigration documents. Mr.
State Court – Dismissal – Securities Fraud
Mr. Mesereau defended a prominent Los Angeles newscaster who was indicted by a state grand jury for numerous counts alleging securities fraud. The state claimed
State Court – Probation – Public Corruption
Tom Mesereau represented the former director of an anti-poverty agency in a four and half month jury trial in Alameda County Superior Court, Oakland, California.
Medical Board – Acquittal – Unprofessional Conduct
Tom Mesereau defended a prominent spine surgeon who was charged by the California Attorney General with numerous abuses of alcohol. This included alleged abusive conduct
Medical Board – Acquittal – Sexual Misconduct with Patients
Mr. Mesereau was retained as lead trial counsel by a prominent plastic surgeon in Los Angeles. The California Attorney General charged this surgeon with numerous
State Court/Medical Board – Acquittal – Health Care Fraud
Tom Mesereau defended a physician who was secretly recorded by state undercover agents posing as patients. The physician was charged by the prosecution with health
State Court – Dismissal – Oil Spill
Mr. Mesereau defended a national oil pipeline company that was charged with criminal conduct related to an oil spill in Los Angeles County. The criminal
Federal Court – Dismissal – Civil and Criminal Contempt
Thomas Mesereau defended a businessman who was facing allegations of civil and criminal contempt before the Honorable Spencer Letts, United States District Court Judge, Central
NON-WHITE COLLAR CASES
As a Criminal Defense Attorney, Mr. Mesereau once won three criminal jury trials in a row involving the death penalty.
State Court – Acquittal – Murder
May, 2017- Mr. Mesereau defended a high-profile murder case in Bessemer, Alabama. (Alabama v. Charleston Wells) The prosecution charged Mr. Wells with murdering an Iraqi
State Court – Acquittal – Murder
September 2016- Tom Mesereau traveled to Birmingham, Alabama to defend a murder case. The client was facing life in prison. The prosecution claimed the defendant
State Court – Acquittal – Child Molestation
Mr. Mesereau was lead trial counsel in the defense of international pop star Michael Jackson in the most watched jury trial in history. More accredited
State Court – Bail – Capital Murder
Mr. Mesereau was the lead trial counsel in the defense of actor Robert Blake’s high profile murder case over the death of his wife. Prosecutors
State Court – Acquittal – Capital Murder
Mr. Mesereau traveled to Birmingham, Alabama to defend a controversial, high-profile death penalty case. The defendant had spent 6 years on death row after being
State Court – Acquittal – Capital Murder
Tom Mesereau defended a homeless black man charged with murdering a white woman from a prominent family in Birmingham, Alabama. This was a high-profile case
State Court – Manslaughter – Capital Murder
In a high-profile, controversial death penalty case in Alabama, Mr. Mesereau obtained acquittals on capital murder and murder charges, resulting in his client’s conviction on
State Court – Plea Bargain – Conspiracy to Murder
Mr. Mesereau was hired as lead counsel in the defense of Oscar Award-winning actor Joe Pesci’s ex-wife, Claudia Haro. Ms. Haro was charged in Los
State Court – Rape Investigation – No Charges Filed
Thomas Mesereau was asked to serve as California legal counsel in a rape investigation involving former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. A woman in San Bernardino
State Court – Acquittal – Murder
Tom Mesereau defended a murder case which ended in a jury acquittal. He put his client on the stand to explain why he shot a
State Court – Plea Bargain – Attempted Murder
Mr. Mesereau represented a member of a wealthy, California family who was charged with attempted murder. Prosecutors claimed the defendant intentionally stabbed a young man
OTHER SAMPLE VICTORIES
State Court – Acquittal – Murder
Woman charged with traveling to Los Angeles County and murdering her ex-husband. Jury acquits.
State Court – Dismissal – Assault
Billionaire charged with assaulting former Playboy Magazine centerfold girlfriend. After one year of litigation, case dismissed.
State Court – Acquittal – Assault
Famous Hollywood director charged with assault. Jury acquits.
State Court – Dismissal – Murder
Homicide case dismissed by judge after Mr. Mesereau’s cross-examination at the preliminary hearing.
State Court – Dismissal – Rape
Mr. Mesereau was hired as lead counsel to defend a wealthy Chinese businessman charged with raping and assaulting two women. After three years, including a
State Court – Acquittal – Rape
Mr. Mesereau successfully defended a 315 pound football player charged with raping a female student at UCLA. Jury acquits.
State Court – Dismissal – Capital Murder
Defendant faces the death penalty in a capital murder case. The prosecution claims Mr. Mesereau’s client intentionally shot someone from behind. On the day trial
State Court – Plea Bargain – Capital Murder
Defendant faces death penalty for charge that he is part of a criminal conspiracy to commit drug- related homicides. On the day trial was set
State Court – Acquittal – Sexual Assault
Mr. Mesereau’s client is charged with molesting a child while giving swimming lessons at the YMCA. Jury acquits.
State Court – Acquittal – Sexual Assault
Mr. Mesereau defends firefighter/paramedic charged with sexual assaulting two women in an ambulance during a 20 hour shift. Jury acquits.
State Court – Acquittal – Sexual Assault
Husband/ father charged with sexual assaulting daughter’s sixteen-year-old girlfriend in the home. Jury acquits
State Court – Acquittal – Sexual Assault
Husband/father charged with molesting a child in his garage. Jury acquits.
State Court – Acquittal – Drive-by-Shooting
Two reputed gang members engage in a high-profile police chase by helicopter and police car after a drive-by-shooting. Prosecutors claim that the defendant/passenger (Mr. Mesereau’s
State Court – Acquittal – Murder
Reputed gang member, known as “Little Hit Man,” charged with a drive by shooting during daylight hours at major intersection. Prosecution calls three eyewitnesses. Jury
