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Elizabeth M. Tommaney
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Licensed in New York for 31 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 31 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
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Tommaney Law PLLC.
2500 Rand Building, 14 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY, 14203
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Showing 16 - 20 of 20 reviews | Employment & Labor
Posted by Darnelle | July 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Very Professional and Responsive
I contacted Liza to assist with my separation severance package. She was very professional and super responsive to all my request. Liza was very assiduous and consistent will handling my case and she negotiated a new severance with my previous employer. I would not have had the same outcome if I h...
Posted by Tina | July 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Client
Ms. Tommaney was a good listener, remembered everything and returned my calls promptly; she was knowledgeable and prepared and negotiated my severance package with a positive outcome. She is a pleasure to work and I highly recommended her.
Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Separation agreement renegotiation
I was downsized by my company and received a severance package that, in my opinion, was inadequate. I retained Elizabeth to renegotiate a settlement with my former employer. Throughout the process, she provided me with excellent advice based on her experience on both sides of such cases. In the en...
Posted by Renee | August 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Great lawyer and wonderful person.
Elizabeth Tommaney represented me in an unemployment appeal case. Her communication and knowledge is excellent. Elizabeth also showed sincere concern for my well-being. Thank you for everything you have done.
Posted by Bob | August 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Liza
Liza represented me in a case against my former employer. I found her to be sympathetic and easy to talk to. She kept me up to date on the progress of settlement talks. The best part is I ended up with nearly 5 times the amount my former employer had offered me. I recommend her.
Elizabeth M. Tommaney's Lawyer Endorsements
"Liza Tommaney & I have worked together. She is diligent, detail oriented, thorough, and very smart. She is one of the best negotiators I have ever worked with. She is very effective at resolving employment disputes without recourse to litigation. I strongly endorse her for reviewing severance agreements, other contracts and agreements, labor and employment matters and discrimination cases."
"Ms. Tommaney is a great person and a highly qualified lawyer. I endorse her services to anyone that is in need of representation in areas of civil rights and employment law because she is a conscientious and friendly advocate."
"Liza came from corporate labor practice to the employee side. She is one of the best in town."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Carl Arienti
Real estate lawyer
Anna Richmond
Civil rights lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Principal, Tommaney Law PLLC
2001 - 2015
Vice President Deputy General Counsel, Osmose Holdings Inc.
1994 - 2001
Senior Counsel, Fisher-Price
Associations
2016 - Present
WNY Women's Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Erie County Bar AssociationMember
2001 - 2015
Niagara Frontier Corporate Counsel AssociationBoard Member
Education
1994
State University of New York at Buffalo
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Hamilton College
Bachelor of Arts-Government
Languages
English
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Q&A
How many times do I need to contact an unresponsive wedding client before canceling their contract?
16 Jun 2017
Q&A
Can I get suspended for calling off work to go to a funeral and for being in the emergency room?
07 Sep 2016