Jacqueline Marie Thomas

Jacqueline Marie Thomas

4.8
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 34 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Rochester, NY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Insurance

600 Bausch & Lomb Place, Rochester, NY

About Jacqueline

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 45%

Plaintiff's personal injury practice including automobile, motorcycle and trucking accidents, slip and fall, dog bites, products liability, traumatic brain injury and wrongful death.

35 years

45%
Medical Malpractice 30%

Plaintiff's medical and nursing home malpractice cases involving failure to treat, failure to diagnose, surgical errors, birth injuries and nursing home negligence.

32 years

30%
Wrongful Death 15%

Representing families of those who die as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of others.

35 years

15%
Insurance 10%

Plaintiff's claims against insurance companies for failure to pay benefits under property, casualty, fire or life insurance poilicies, defense of claims of declaratory judgment against policy holders and representation of insureds at examinations under oath conducted by insurance carriers. Having worked for insurance companies at the beginning of my career I am well versed in how to succeed against them.

35 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 34 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1992

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Lacy Katzen LLP

600 Bausch & Lomb Place, Rochester, NY, 14604

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Jacqueline Marie Thomas's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

5 star (18)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Eugene | May 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best attorney possible

Hiring Jackie and Lacy Katzen was the best decision we made. She has tremendous knowledge and experience in our legal issue, and perseveres to produce the best outcome. She has great compassion and is an outstanding communicator. Both Jackie and Lacy Katzen are highly professional, and we highly reco...mmend.

Posted by Margie | April 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney

Jacqueline Thomas gave me great advice when I hired her to help me navigate a release of liability agreement. She is everything her stellar reviews state she, knowledgeable, honest and compassionate. I will not hesitate to contact her again. I highly recommend her.

Posted by Pauline | May 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolutely Recommend!

Jacqueline Thomas was able to help me after a traumatic dog bite experience. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone! She is personable, friendly and really gets involved to get to know you and your case. She explains and goes through legal documents with you so you fully understand your options. ...While managing my case, she was very patient with me, and straightforward which I appreciated immensely. She will diligently and efficaciously work for you! Again, I absolutely recommend her - you will not be disappointed!

Posted by Nicole | March 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Reliable, Persistent, Caring

Professional and caring. She doesn’t forget about you. Honest about what can be expected and delivers above and beyond. Thankful for her commitment to our family. Would highly recommend Jacqueline and her team.

Posted by Phil | September 14, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Excellent advice

Of several, she was the only one to get back to me and take my accident case seriously. She provided timely and valuable advice. I would not hesitate to contact her again.

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Jacqueline Marie Thomas's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Wells

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steve Boyd

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Anthony La Duca

Personal injury lawyer

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Julie Jordan

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Best Lawyers Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Best Lawyers Plaintiff's Medical Malpractice Law, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Superlawyer for Personal Injury Law Upstate New York, Superlawyers

2017

Super Lawyer for Personal Injury Law Upstate New York, Super Lawyers

2017

Best Lawyers Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Best Lawyers Plaintiff Medical Malpractice Law, Best Lawyers in America

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law

1991

West Publishing Company Award for Outstanding Achievement, West Publlishing Company

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Partner, Chair of Litigation Department, Lacy Katzen LLP

1994 - 2001

Associate Attorney, Lacy, Katzen, Ryen & Mittleman, LLP

1991 - 1994

Associate Attorney, Bouck Holloway Kiernan & Casey LLP

Associations

2017 - Present

Superlawyers: Selected to 2017 Upstate New York Superlawyers List for Personal Injury

2016 - Present

Million Dollar Advocates Forumn ( membership open only to attorneys who achieve verdicts or settlements of a million dollars or more)

Member

2002 - Present

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2001 - Present

Justinian Order of St. John Fisher College

Board of Directors

1996 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1995 - Present

The Aquinas Institute

Board of Trustees

1994 - Present

Monroe County Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Plaintiff v. Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca, Surgical Associates of Ithaca, P.C. and Cora Lee Foster, MD

$1,250,000.00

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Education

1991

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude

1988

St John Fisher College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

University of Rochester School of Nursing

Evaluation of a Medical Negligence Claim

2012

New York State Bar Association

Handling Tough Issues in Plaintiff's Personal Injury Actions: Representing Infants, Decedents and Incompetents in Supreme and Surrogate's Court

2010

University of Rochester School of Nursing

Evaluation of a Medical Negligence Claim

2010

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers Annual Update

2010 Annual Update: Precedents & Statutes for Personal Injury Litigators : Disclosure

Languages

English

Activity

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