Thomas Hjerpe

Thomas Hjerpe is an attorney with Hjerpe Law, Inc. in Eureka, California. He focuses on estate planning and bankruptcy, helping North Coast clients address wills, trusts, probate, trust administration, conservatorships, debt resolution, and bankruptcy concerns. His practice supports individuals, families, and businesses as they plan for the future, respond to financial pressures, and navigate important legal transitions with practical guidance.

Mr. Hjerpe earned his Juris Doctor from the McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific. He also completed his Undergraduate Education at California State University, Humboldt. His academic background provided a foundation in legal analysis, client counseling, and problem-solving. This training supports his ability to advise clients on estate planning, probate, trust matters, and bankruptcy issues that often require careful attention to family needs, financial circumstances, and long-term planning goals.

Mr. Hjerpe began practicing law in 1994 and opened an office at 350 E Street in 1996. Over more than 25 years, his firm has helped thousands of North Coast neighbors with bankruptcy, estate planning, and probate matters. His experience includes assisting clients with revocable living trusts, wills, probate, trust administration, conservatorships, pre-bankruptcy planning, debt settlement, personal bankruptcy, business bankruptcy, and foreclosure concerns.

Thomas Hjerpe is active in the local legal and nonprofit community. He has served as Vice President of the Humboldt County Bar Association and as Secretary of the Boards of Directors for the Northcoast Regional Land Trust and Area 1 Agency on Aging. He also founded and continues to participate in a monthly V.A. Legal Services Clinic, reflecting a practice centered on service, community commitment, and practical legal support.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Hjerpe Law, Inc
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

EducationThe

• McGeorge School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Humboldt State University
  Graduate

Awards & Badges