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Tom is a partner in our Litigation department and practices almost exclusively in the area of Personal Injury Litigation. He represents clients who have sustained serious injuries as a result of accidents, product liability and professional malpractice in both State and Federal Courts. He has secured several multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements throughout New York and neighboring states. He is involved in the representation of clients at examinations before trial, various court proceedings and as trial counsel. He is known for his thoroughness and attention to detail, particularly in handling complex product liability and professional negligence matters.
Tom has lectured at seminars sponsored by the New York State Bar Association on various topics regarding personal injury litigation, and has also lectured to the National Academy of Forensic Engineers on topics including the use of forensic animation and expert witness testimony. He has co-authored articles on forensic animation for the Journal of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers.
Since 2017, Tom has consistently been named to the Upstate New York Super Lawyers list, a distinction earned by less that 5% of attorneys in the state. Tom has consecutively earned an “AV-Preeminent” rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. He is a regular guest commentator on local radio shows, including TALK 1300 AM. As a Certified New York State Emergency Medical Technician, Tom is personally committed to supporting Emergency Service Providers in our local community. He acts as general counsel to several local emergency response organizations and has also provided continuing education programs to a number of EMS organizations and fire departments.
Very active in the community, Tom has served for many years on the Board and then Executive Board for local little league organizations. He serves as a member of the Board of Trustees at Christian Brothers Academy, and an all-boys LaSallian Jr/Sr high school. Tom’s community service activities also included volunteering to present safety programs to local high school students as part of a national End Distracted Driving campaign.
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State: New York
Acquired: 1988
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6 Airport Park Boulevard, Latham, NY, 12110
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2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1987 - Present
Partner, O'Connell and Aronowitz
2012 - Present
New York State Police Investigators AssociationTrustee
2011 - Present
Christian Brothers AcademyBoard of Trustees
2005 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Capital District Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
B.A.
2015
Social Media Use and Other Complex Jury Issues
2015
Voir Dire and Jury Selection
2014
Expert Witness Preparation
2014
Expert Reports and Scientific Evidence
2013
Legal Issues Encountered by EMS Providers
2013
Medical Legal Issues for Advanced Life Support
2013
Premise Liability
2013
Litigating the Products Liability Case
2013
Legal Issues Encountered by EMS
2009