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Thomas Aloysius Tormey Jr.
also known as A Trial Lawyer
About Thomas
Biography
Tom Tormey is a lawyer who is admitted in New York and New Jersey.
Born and raised in New York City, Tom Tormey has been trying cases in the New York and Federal Courts for over thirty years.
After graduating from St. John’s University Law School, he began his career in 1978 as an Assistant District Attorney in the Office of the Manhattan District Attorney, Robert M. Morgenthau. Under Mr. Morgenthau, Mr. Tormey started out as an ADA in a Trial Bureau. Eventually he worked his way up to become the Bureau Chief of the elite Special Investigations Bureau under the Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the City of New York, the now United States District Court Judge, Sterling Johnson, Jr.
In 1990, Tom Tormey left public service and opened his own practice. Mr. Tormey served as Trial Counsel on retainer with several national insurance and large oil companies. In addition, Mr. Tormey became New York Counsel for a nationally recognized insurance company.
After successfully defending many of these clients, Mr. Tormey decided to take on cases of the people who needed help; people charged with serious crimes and people who were injured by the negligence of others and needed help in recovering their rightful awards. Since then, many other lawyers and law firms have hired Mr. Tormey to try their personal injury, criminal and construction cases for them.
These lawyers and clients trusted their most serious matters to Mr. Tormey. If your have such a case, call and discuss it with him. Maybe Mr. Tormey is the lawyer for you.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
48 years | 1,000 cases
Administrative Law
30%
36 years | 399 cases
DUI and DWI
23%
36 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 3 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 46 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Thomas A Tormey Jr
One Liberty Plaza, 165 Broadway, 23rd Floor, New York, NY, 10006
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Thomas Aloysius Tormey Jr.'s Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Daniel | March 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Defense case
Mr toomey was to the point and very professional on a business level that was unmatched... answered all concerns and questions and would highly recommend him in the future to friends and or family
Posted by Terence | May 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank you Mr Tormey
Mr Tormey made a very tough time a whole lot easier. With my career on the line, I turned to Mr Tormey. He was professional and made himself available to me at every turn. He knew exactly what to do as he guided me through the process. I am very excited to return to work. Thanks Tom.
Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Absolutely Fantastic!
Tom provided not only exceptional legal service, but also guidance and support that far surpassed his professional obligations. He was always prompt in getting back to me and I truly felt at every moment that he was on my side. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal services.
Posted by Mark | July 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Diligence personified
In my experience, I can say that Tom Tormey joined the legal profession for the right reasons; to help people reach a fair and just outcome in the judicial system. He was diligent throughout the process, constantly seeking to achieve an outcome that had my best interests in mind, while keeping me f...
Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Exceptional Waterfront Commission Attorney
I knew we selected the right attorney after our first meeting with Mr.Tormey Jr. We are still in the process of using his services and I can not begin to say enough about him. He has done a phenomenal job advising and guiding us throughout this extremely difficult & stressful time in our lives. His p...
Thomas Aloysius Tormey Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is among the best trial attorneys I have seen. He has great experience and unmatched abilty."
"I endorse Tom Tormey. He is an excellent lawyer who is always well prepared. He has an excellent style in the courtroom, is very knowledgeable, and works well under high pressure situations."
"I've known Mr. Tormey for years and remember him as the president of our local trial lawyer's association. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. If you need a criminal defense attorney in New York you definitely want to reach out to Mr. Tormey."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Mr. Tormey, he displays a in-depth understanding of the criminal law and procedure. He is an asset to the avvo community and to the profession."
"I endorse this lawyer most heartily. I have known Mr. Tormey for 35 years and have always found him to be a loyal, honest and conscientious counselor, a creative advocate and a masterful courtroom lawyer. I recommend him without hesitation."
"Tom Tormey is one of the finest attorneys I have ever had the pleasure of working with"
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly motivated, thorough and conscientious. One of the best around."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have referred numerous clients to Mr. Tormey over the years and have been consistently impressed with the results he has obtained for them. He has significant experience as both a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney and brings that practical knowledge to the benefit of his clients. I know Mr. Tormey has been involved in some significant trials, in both federal and state courts, where he achieved very favorable resolutions and verdicts for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Special District Attorney, Supreme Court, Richmond County
2014
St. Thomas More Award, Great Irish Fair
2009
President, Staten Island Trial Lawyers
1978
Moot Court Award for Meritorious Contribution, St. John's University School of Law
1978
West Publishing Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement, St. John's University School of Law
1977
Chief Justice - Moot Court, St. John's University
1975
Summa Cum Laude, Pace University
1974
Rev. Joseph T. Tinnelly Moot Court Award, St. John's University School of Law
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Of Counsel, Becker & Poliakoff
1990 - Present
Attorney at Law, The Law Office of Thomas A. Tormey, Jr
2016 - 2023
Special District Attorney, District Attorney Richmond County
1984 - 1990
Bureau Chief, Special Narcotics Prosecutor / Manhattan D.A.
1978 - 1990
Assistant District Attorney, Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Associations
2018 - Present
New York Criminal Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Staten Island Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - 2011
Staten Island Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
1995 - 2010
Richmond County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - 2000
New York County Lawyers AssociatoinMember
Sample of Legal Cases
United States v. Arthur Coffey, et al.
The defendant, and others, were all found "Not Guilty" by a jury after a six week trial.
Education
1978
Saint John's University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1975
Pace University
BS - Bachelor of Science - Summa Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
2012
PDP Trial Practice Seminar
How to Give a Great Summation - Trial Practice
Languages
English
Activity
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