Thomas A. French

Thomas A. French is a highly regarded business and corporate trial attorney located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Over his extensive career spanning more than thirty years, he has become one of Harrisburg's most experienced commercial litigators, successfully trying numerous cases to verdict and appeal. His expertise encompasses a wide range of business disputes, including intellectual property, patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secrets cases, as well as matters involving non-compete and non-disclosure agreements.

Mr. French frequently represents shareholders and business owners in disputes over ownership and control, business valuation issues, and commercial fraud. His client roster includes several of Pennsylvania's regional banks and insurance companies. In his practice, he addresses litigation involving insurance coverage, bad faith insurance practices, and regulatory issues. He is also adept at defending banks and individuals in trust and estate litigation, particularly in cases alleging mismanagement of trust funds.

In addition to litigation, Mr. French provides counsel on all forms of commercial transactions and dispute resolution. He advises senior management on corporate, contract, employment, and regulatory matters, working closely with chief financial officers and directors of human resources and information technology.

A former chairman of his firm's litigation department, Mr. French currently serves as the general counsel to the firm. His distinguished career includes service as a military attorney in the U.S. Army and the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. In 2005, he was deployed to Afghanistan, where he provided legal advice to commanders on rules of engagement and military law issues.

Mr. French's professional achievements have earned him the top AV rating by Martindale Hubbell, recognition as a Pennsylvania "Super Lawyer," and inclusion in Best Lawyers in America.