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Thomas Weiss is Counsel in Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP's Matrimonial & Family Law, Commercial Litigation, and Real Estate Litigation practices. He is a seasoned attorney with over 27 years of experience. Mr. Weiss and his team have handled countless contested and uncontested divorces and family court matters. They regularly handle matters of custody, child support, spousal support, domestic violence, and high net-worth divorce. Mr. Weiss additionally represents clients in real estate matters, including partition actions, quiet title actions, contract disputes, commercial lease disputes, warehouseman’s liens, garagemen’s liens, and mechanic’s liens.
I listen to what each client needs and focus on achieving their goals through expertise, knowledge, strategy and zealous advocacy.
I am here for you every step of the way, representing clients in support, custody, equitable distribution and every other aspect of divorce.
I am here for you every step of the way, representing clients in support, custody, visitation, and domestic violence issues. Let me put your burden on my shoulders.
Over 27 years of experience in and out of court. I will fight for you to win.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
40%
29 years
Family
40%
Litigation
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 28 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Vishnick Mcgovern Milizio LLP
(516) 437-4395
Fax
3000 Marcus Ave., Suite 1E9, New Hyde Park, NY, 11042
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Posted by ade | May 28, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Religious House
Thomas Weiss is the 2nd attorney we hired to handle the litigation in the supreme court, The first attorney did not do what he was suppose to do to defend the case in two years time. We switched to Thomas Weiss in december 2012. The result Thomas Weiss brought to us was what we expected from the fir...
Posted by Kris Kumar | May 21, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Best Legal Service
I recommend him for any person who has plans for Bankruptcy due to financial stress. He is very responsive, calm and good listener. He will go over all the options with you before you file Bankruptcy.
Posted by Pam | May 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Good lawyer and nice to work with.
Tom helped me on two occasions with the sale of real estate. One sale was very difficult and almost fell through but for Tom's guidance and willingness to hang in there. I am happy to recommend him.
Posted by Rebecca | November 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Horrible attorney
Thomas was unprofessional and charged us an upfront deposit for a real estate closing that he could've included in the mortgage. He was unresponsive and not knowledgeable. He incorrectly stated there were liens on the property when there were none. He gave us terrible advice and used a horribly incom...
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Replied last November 15, 2017This does not sound like our firm or the way we do business.
Thomas Weiss's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Very knowledgeable family law attorney, dedicated to his clients' success."
"Tom is tenacious and a consummate professional. Where other attorneys would have given up, Tom perseveres, such that his focus and determination gets results. I would not hesitate to refer a family member to him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Thomas Weiss is a knowledgable attorney and result oriented."
"I've been practicing law for 15 years now and I've known Thomas Weiss all throughout that period of time. He is arguably the most competent civil practice attorney I've ever known. He is surely the last person I would ever want to by my adversary. He is highly competent in marital, real estate, and general civil litigation matters. I've never known him to make a promise he can't keep and his work ethic is second to none. I rarely post testimonials for any individual or company on the internet or elsewhere, as I never felt like making the small effort that such an endorsement requires. But for this attorney I stopped working for 5 minutes to tell anyone you cannot go wrong with this individual."
"Tom is a highly knowledgeable and effective lawyer. I endorse and recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Weiss has always acted professionally and responsibly and with intimate knowledge of the complex issues that can arise in his practice."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Weiss and find him to be aggressive in his representation, knowledgeable and effective."
"Thomas Weiss is a very hardworking attorney. He aims at achieving the maximum possible efficiency in all of the cases that he handles. He is a person who puts in, his whole and soul into the task that has been assigned. I endorse this lawyer."
Joshua Rieger
Divorce and separation lawyer
Jay Raxenberg
Family lawyer
Matthew Seidner
Family lawyer
Rosario DeVito
Commercial real estate lawyer
Robert Bruechert
Business lawyer
Kafi Harris
Litigation lawyer
Patrick Boyd
Employment and labor lawyer
Christopher Thaens
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Best Real Estate Lawyer, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction
2017
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
2006 National Leadership Award, The National Republican Congressional Committee
2005
MDA Golden Handcuff Award, Muscular Dystrophy Association
2003
2003 Businessman of the Year, The National Republican Congressional Committee's Business Advisory Council
Work Experience
2002 - 2021
Prinicipal Attorney, Thomas Weiss & Associate, P.C.
1999 - 2002
Associate Attorney, Weg & Myers, P.C.
1997 - 1999
Senior Associate, Kirschenbaum & Kirschenbaum, PC
Associations
2005 - 2008
Long Island Real Estate Investment AssociationMember
2005 - 2006
KiwanisMember
2002 - 2009
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Tower West Associates, LP v. Hiciano
Case settled restoring tenant to possession and reinstating tenant's benefits
Turbo Carpentry v. Brancadoro
Contractor's claims fully dismissed. Homeowner awarded entire claim for willful exagerration of mechanic's lien, damages for faulty workmanship and attorney's fees
Education
1997
Brooklyn Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Queens College, City University of New York
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Nassau County Bar Association
A Primer on Mechanic's Liens
2007
The OGA Senior Circle
When You Need A Lawyer: How to Choose and Work With One
Publications
2012
New York Law Journal
Standing and Other Defenses Relevant to Foreclosure Action
2006
New York Law Journal
The Negative Impact of the Home Equity Theft Prevention Act on Legitimate Lenders, Investers
2006
The Nassau Lawyer
Child Custody and Home State Jurisdiction
Languages
English
Hungarian
Activity
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Q&A
Possible for a child to have three home states in child custody? Which one will have jurisdiction? ?
05 Jan 2024
Q&A
Is a clause about "additional rent" normal in a standard residential rental lease?
13 Oct 2018
Q&A
Will I be liable to pay a broker's fee at closing when the buyer wrote in an email that he waives it?
17 Feb 2017