About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

Appeals 75%

Since 2022, my principal focus is Federal Criminal Appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (New York, Connecticut and Vermont)

41 years

75%

Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion 10%

Successfully negotiated civil dispositions or plea agreements in cases involving federal and New York State taxes. Represented clients in IRS investigations, collection, civil and criminal, as well as investigations by NYS Department of Finance and Taxation Special Investigations Unit. As a federal prosecutor from 1982 to 1997, I prosecuted numerous tax cases.

44 years

10%

White Collar Crime 10%

Securities Fraud Defense; Wire and Mail Fraud; Tax Fraud Defense

50 years

10%

Federal Crime 5%

50 years

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always

Payment Methods

Cash
Check
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Awards

2012

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 48 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1977

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 46 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1979

Resigned

No misconduct found

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Peter J. Tomao

600 Old Country Road., Suite 328, Garden City, NY, 11530

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Peter J Tomao's Reviews

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Posted by Lahiesha | January 15, 2011

Distinguished

My family and I have had the recent opportunity of hiring Mr Tomoa for a Federal Criminal Case. His profound levels of expertise and professionalism were a blessing to us. My significant other was facing a 5-15 year sentence, and was awarded a 22 month sentence; thanks to Peter Tomoa and his partner.... We will forever be grateful for his exemplary service.

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Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2009

Serious Matter

“As CEO of an Internet company valued at $80MM Pre-IPO, I initially retained Peter Tomao in 1999. Peter provided exceptional value to our company especially throughout the .dot com bust. Subsequently I hired him personally in an SEC investigation and related negotiations. Peter was able to obtain fav...orable disposition of the matter such that I would, without question, hire Peter again.” January 18, 2009

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Peter J Tomao's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Litigation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."

Howard Roitman

White collar crime lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Theodore Robinson

Federal crime lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Peter Tomao. He is well known for his expert abilities in the federal criminal court forum and he is highly regarded by his peers and all those attorneys who have had any dealings with him. He is excellent at what he does and he's well known among his peers."

Mark Yurachek

Federal crime lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Peter several years ago on a matter in New York and have since had many opportunities to speak with him on various matters. He is always very professional, diligent and well versed in the topics he discusses and I heartily endorse his fine work."

Craig Robins

White collar crime lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Peter for almost twenty years and have worked on several cases with him during that time. In one, a very complicated, high profile case which spanned about two years, involving issues of white collar crime, corporate and personal insolvency, and potential bankruptcy issues, I saw Peter work tirelessly to achieve the very best results for his client. That case involved Federal authorities as well as the District Attorney and played out in both Federal and State Courts involving a number of parties. At all times, Peter was knowledgable and authoritative, aggressive and dynamic. Peter deservedly enjoys a tremendous amount of respect from his peers and the legal community. I strongly endorse him."

Mona Conway

Federal crime lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I not only worked on a civil matter with Peter recently, but I worked for him on a few cases while I was in law school and retained him as my attorney on a contract case 10 years ago. I know him as a client, as a protege and as a colleague. Every matter I have been involved in with Peter has ended successfully. Peter is a highly experienced attorney who, unlike most veteran attorneys, continues to genuinely love the practice of law. He is selective in the cases he handles and is fully committed to the clients he serves. Peter is thorough in his work, a smart guy, a nice guy and a good guy. I would only endorse a small percentage of attorneys I have worked with; Peter is certainly one of them."

Anthony Colleluori

Federal crime lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"There is no more dedicated lawyer than Peter J. Tomao. He is a tremendous trial attorney and In the case I worked with him on, the stakes were high and the prosecution was really putting it to the defense. Peter helped engineer a joint defense that saved the lives of our clients. He is a hard working lawyer and a giant among lawyers who practice in the Federal courts in NY. I highly endorse this lawyer's work."

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