Timothy Broderick

Timothy Broderick is a Menlo Park trial attorney who represents clients in personal injury, defamation, internet defamation, sexual harassment, and related civil litigation. His practice draws on experience in both private law firms and government legal offices. Timothy works on disputes that can affect a person’s health, professional standing, and reputation, including claims involving wrongful termination and damaging statements. He prepares contested cases for court while evaluating how the available evidence supports a client’s allegations or defenses.

Timothy earned a B.A. from Stanford University and a J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. His undergraduate and legal education preceded a litigation career involving commercial disputes, products liability, and regulatory matters. That background provides a foundation for legal research, trial preparation, and the assessment of complex factual questions. His legal training also supports work involving constitutional principles and civil claims that require careful evaluation of published statements, employment decisions, and alleged misconduct.

Timothy previously worked as a civil litigation specialist in commercial and products liability matters at Dilworth, Paxson, Kalish & Kauffman. He also served as a trial attorney for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Regional Counsel in Los Angeles. Among his notable matters is Sumler v. St. John Missionary Baptist Church, a defamation and wrongful termination case in which he represented a pastor. The result received Verdict of the Week recognition in California Reporter. His career has included litigation in multiple federal and state jurisdictions.

Timothy Broderick holds an AV peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and professional ethics. He belongs to the Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association and several Bay Area bar associations. He is admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Ninth and Third Circuit Courts of Appeals, and multiple federal district courts. His experience across trial courts, appellate forums, private practice, and federal government service gives him a broad perspective on pursuing and defending complex civil claims.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Broderick Law
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Member, Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, San Mateo County Bar Association
• Member, Santa Clara County Bar Association
• Member, Palo Alto Area Bar Association

Licensed State

• California
• Pennsylvania
• District of Columbia

Education

• University of California at Los Angeles
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Stanford University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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