Downtown LA

Strategic counsel. Proven results.

In 2002, Theodore Monroe founded TFM Law with a clear mission: to provide businesses facing complex, high-stakes disputes with strategic legal counsel that combines deep financial insight with practical solutions.

Since then, TFM Law has guided merchants, executives, and companies through challenging litigation, regulatory compliance, and contract disputes, earning a reputation for results-driven advocacy and thoughtful, personalized service.

Theo Monroe

Meet Theodore Monroe.

Theo Monroe combines decades of legal experience with a rare financial background to guide businesses through high-stakes disputes in payments, e-commerce, credit card processing, and FTC enforcement. He helps clients recover funds, structure processing relationships, draft contracts, and stay compliant, leveraging experience defending professional liability cases and working as a forensic accountant.

Licensed in California and Kentucky with a JD from Duke and BS in Accounting from the University of Kentucky, Theo’s blend of financial insight and litigation strategy makes him a trusted advisor for complex, high-stakes business challenges.

Education

JD, Duke University Law School
BS with Honors, Accounting, University of Kentucky
California State Bar
Kentucky State Bar

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Guiding Principles

Our principles are more than feel good words, they guide every case and client interaction we take on.

Transparency

We tell it like it is—no sugarcoating, just clear guidance aimed at achieving the best possible outcome.

In-Depth Insight

A pioneer in payment law, Theodore Monroe brings unmatched knowledge and experience to every client matter.

Industry Relationships

We prioritize long-term, trusted relationships with clients and payment processors, stepping in to help where others cannot.

Highly recommended for contract law.

I hope I never need him again, but I’m really happy to have him in my contacts now.

TFM Law Client

Theo was amazing!

He listened to me and answered all my questions clearly and succinctly.

TFM Law Client

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