Peter Samuel Thomas

Peter Samuel Thomas

also known as Peter S. Thomas, P.C.

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 32 years

Litigation Lawyer at Forest Hills, NY
Practice Areas: Litigation, Personal Injury, Car Accidents ... +4 more

10818 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY

About Peter

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 15%

Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-50%


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1993

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 32 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1993

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Peter Samuel Thomas

10818 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY, 11375-4748

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Marven | June 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Personal injury

If I could give more than five stars I would, I was involved in a motor vehicle accident and it took five years before it went to trail. Ive only known him for about an hour before my trail, and I wish i had hired him sooner, in the court room he had facts and evidence to a Tee. He was able to get me... the maximum amount that was allowed for my case, and it really put me at ease, not the money but how he interacts with his clients. This was my first court accident and sitting on the stands i felt so much more at ease. He really cares about his clients and can sympathize with them as well. Most lawyers only car about winning the case and the big check but he actually took his time to go over every piece of my case no matter how small it seemed. He was able to answer every question and never left me in doubt. The minimum amount for my case was $10,000 and he was able to reach the maximum 15 times over. Honestly the only lawyer youll ever need for a personal injury case.

Peter Thomas

Replied last June 16, 2019

Thank you for your kind words and review. It was a pleasure meeting you and working on your case. I hope the jury verdict has brought not only closure to the lawsuit but justice for your claims and injuries.

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Both respected and feared.

Attorney Peter Thomas was assigned my case for trial in Queens County. I asked about him before I met him and found that he is both respected and feared. Respected as a prepared and experienced litigator and feared by his adversaries as lawyer who gets big money verdicts. While I was pleased to he...ar such feedback I was not sure if the facts of my case needed a guy like him. Turns out the other lawyer lied to the jury and made ups facts that were not part of my case. I saw Mr. Thomas politely rip into the other attorney and tell the jury to focus on my case. He was riveting to watch during summation. The jury was consulting for 2 days and gave me a great verdict. I was very pleased to have met him and had him as my lawyer. I have a new lawyer now and will always call Mr. Thomas for any legal questions.

Posted by PHILIP | February 23, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

excellent trial lawyer

PETER THOMAS, ESQ., FOUGHT HARD FOR ME AND WAS SUCCESSFUL. HE GOT ME EVERYTHING i WANTED AND NEVER BACKED DOWN FROM THE OTHER LAWYER OR THE JUDGE.!

Posted by Sebastian | January 19, 2014 | Personal Injury

Fantastic Trial Lawyer

I was injured in a car accident and had the same lawyer for 2 years. When I got a call from my lawyer saying they hired a trial specialist to handle my case I was concerned. I met with Mr. Thomas and it was clear he knew what he was doing. He told me he has taken 100's of jury verdicts and that he... would try or settle my case and that the decision would be up to me. He prepared me for my testimony on the weekend and spent 4 days on trial. Mr. Thomas destroyed the defense expert doctor on cross examination and nice settlement offer was made. Mr. Thomas told me to take the money, settle the case and I did. We spoke to the jury after the settlement and they would not have awarded me as much money as I got from the settlement. I was very happy. Mr. Thomas is an excellent litigator and very easy to talk to. He seems to knows many of the people in the Queens Courthouse and even the Judge said I had a good lawyer and did the right thing to settle my case. I would certainly call Mr. Thomas if I ever needed a lawyer again.

Posted by Ron | June 17, 2011 | Car Accidents

Best Trial Lawyer I have ever seen

I was a victim of a car accident and had lawyers that did not communicate with me. One day I got a call from Mr. Thomas saying he was going to try my case. He was hired by my law firm to be the lawyer in court to try my case. He was very professional and knew his stuff. He got a great result and ...I am very happy. I would call him next time I need a lawyer. R.H.

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Million Dollar Verdicts, New York Magazine

Work Experience

1995 - Present

President, PETER S. THOMAS, P.C.

Associations

1998 - Present

Brandeis Association

1993 - Present

Queens County Bar Association

Masters of Trial

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Sanchez v. 74 Wooster Holding, LLC

$5,920,924.00

Miller v. Forest View Nursing Home

$6,250,000

Dorsa v. Moore

$11,500.000

Diciervo Estate v. Brooklyn Bottling Corp.

$13.5 Million Dollar Verdict/Settled for $10 Million

Estate of Khan v. MTA Bus

$8.5 Million Settlement

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Education

1992

City University of New York School of Law at Queens College

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

State University of New York, Stony Brook

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

Nuts and Bolts of Civil Trial - Jury Selection to Summation

Trying a Civil Case

2014

How to Prepare for SJT

Summary Jury Trials

2009

How to Pick a Jury

Jury Selection

Languages

French

Spanish

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