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Tom is a highly experienced trial attorney specializing in employment law. He provides comprehensive legal counsel to employers on all aspects of the employment relationship, including best practices for onboarding, reasonable accommodations, and employee separations. Tom is adept at defending employers against claims of discrimination, retaliation, unlawful discharge, and other alleged violations of federal and state employment laws.
Background:
Tom began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office. During his tenure, he prosecuted a wide range of misdemeanors and felonies in New York Supreme Court. He led numerous investigations into financial crimes and violent offenses throughout Brooklyn, including gang-related activities, which resulted in successful prosecutions.
Driven by a passion for employment law, Tom transitioned to a prominent plaintiff-side employment firm in New York City, where he represented employees in both federal and state courts. After several years, Tom recognized that his skills and interests were better aligned with representing employers, which prompted his move to the employer’s side of the practice.
Current Practice:
Since switching sides, Tom has tirelessly and successfully represented employers against claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, both in the courtroom and in arbitration. He is proficient in defending employers against wage and hour claims, and has successfully defended and settled both single-plaintiff and class action wage and hour lawsuits. He regularly conducts in-house investigations for both public and private entities, and has extensive experience managing White Collar investigations initiated by law enforcement and public agencies. This includes interfacing with government authorities, and providing guidance on responding to investigative and grand jury subpoenas.
Tom is also a member of the firm’s Workplace Violence Prevention Group. He possesses extensive experience in litigating restrictive covenants and securing emergency injunctive relief against both employees and customers. This can include initiating claims for breaches of confidentiality/non-solicitation/non-compete agreements, or bringing affirmative claims for tortious interference based on violent or threatening behavior.
