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Thomas Hiltachk
Thomas Hiltachk has practiced political and election law exclusively since 1988. Prior to that, he was an attorney with a general civil litigation firm in Sacramento. He has served as legal counsel and treasurer to statewide and local ballot measure committees, political action committees, trade associations and candidates. He has represented state ballot measure committees on a variety of issues, including tax policy, the environment, education, civil and criminal justice reform and gaming. He has represented Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Mr. Hiltachk specializes in drafting complex tax and constitutional measures and counsels on qualification efforts for ballot measure campaigns as well as all aspects of election campaigning related to such measures. He litigates ballot and ballot pamphlet language issues and advises nonprofit corporations and associations on formation and tax exemption issues.
Mr. Hiltachk served as an official U.S. election observer for the 1996 Russian Presidential election.
Mr. Hiltachk is a graduate of California State University, Sacramento and the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. His academic achievements include membership in The Order of the Coif and Law Review editor and author. He serves on the Board of the American Association of Political Consultants and is a former President of the California Political Attorneys Association.
Contact Information
- Bell, McAndrews, Hiltachk and Davidian, LLP
- 455 Capitol Mall
- Suite 801
- Sacramento, CA 95814
- Voice: (916) 442-7757
- Fax: (916) 442-7759
- tomh@bmhlaw.com
- www.bmhlaw.com