Thomas E Gay

Thomas E Gay

4.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Georgetown, DE
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

215 East Market Street, Georgetown, DE

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Delaware for 31 years

State: Delaware

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maine for 33 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Murray, Phillips & Gay

215 East Market Street, Georgetown, DE, 19947

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Thomas E Gay's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | April 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best family law attorney in Sussex county

He has over 20 years of experience in the Sussex county family court room and is an extraordinary, knowledgeable and intelligent attorney. You can tell he's passionate about his work and he gets to know his clients and their cases in depth. I personally find him to be an empathic person who tries his... very best to be there for his clients through painful and difficult times. His aggressiveness in the courtroom and in dealing/negotiating with the opposing party is only matched by his extensive knowledge of the law. He's very transparent about his fees and the possible outcomes of your case. He won't make false promises, but he will very likely deliver exceptional results in the end. Hands down one of the top family law attorneys in the state of Delaware.

Posted by Christopher | February 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Absolutely Recommend!!!!

After spending 18 months trying to fight for custody of my son without any representation, I hired Mr. Gay. Within months of hiring Mr. Gay I had custody of my son. He is aggressive and relentless. His dedication to my case was impressive. As a service member stationed in California, I need an attorn...ey who could work with me regardless of our distance. Mr. Gay was very good about communicating with me throughout the entire process. This was my first experience dealing with a lawyer and I couldn't have been more impressed with his professionalism. His knowledge of Delaware's family law is impeccable. I would recommend him in a heartbeat! He's what I would describe as an intelligent pit bull who embraces common sense and a "winning mindset." Thank you Mr. Gay for all of your hard work!!

Posted by Jessie | November 12, 2014

Lion...not a lamb...

I was recommended by my uncle who was once on the opposing side during his own divorce. Quite frankly... He said if you want to screw your husband like I was screwed...use my ex wife's attorney, Tom Gay. When I met him he didn't make me feel warm and fuzzy. He came across as a military general with a...n attack plan. Anyone who appreciates someone who can roll up their sleeves and get the job done will want to hire Tom. Divorce isn't for the weak at heart. He will be your best friend after the trials...but during the storm...he is the experienced captain that you need. Hes not a therapist....he's a shark.

Posted by Sherry | October 5, 2014

Mr. Thomas Gay is a phenomenal lawyer!

Mr. Thomas Gay did a remarkable job with my custody case. I considered it a great thing that he was busy bc that shows how high in demand he is and for good reason. He was very open and honest with me from the beginning. He was so knowledgeable of the law and how people work in these cases that he ac...tually could tell me how my ex of 16 yrs would respond to something and he was always dead on. I have an enormous amount of respect for Tom Gay and have already recommended him to a few friends going through divorce. I will continue to recommend him and cannot brag his professionalism and people skills up enough. I am SO thankful to have found him. He is worth every penny!!!

Thomas Gay

Replied last October 14, 2014

Thanks so much "s" you were an A++ client --- It is because of clients like you that I truly enjoy what I do -- including dinner at my desk!!! Your words of praise do NOT go unnoticed Thx again for letting me help you and your family.

Posted by Bonnie | September 4, 2014

Will always return your phone calls.

Anyone who is put off by Mr. Gay's no nonsense, professional, get-it-done attitude must be extremely insecure. He is in such demand, I waited months to consult with him for my divorce. Did anyone catch the hashtag #consult in the last sentence? Interviewing with an attorney would suggest you were ...bringing along your resume and applying for a paralegal job within the practice for which he works. I hired Thomas Gay long before I was ready to file my divorce, making sure he represented me and not my spouse. Yes, he is a very busy man with a long list of clients. Do you want an attorney who is playing solitaire just waiting for you to walk through the door? If any attorney holds your hand and chats with you daily, I doubt he/she will be as knowledgeable of the law (as Mr. Gay) nor will they know their way around a court room. As his client, if you feel "attacked" by him, just think what he will do to the opposing side! Way to go, Tom Gay; Delaware's best.

Thomas Gay

Replied last September 5, 2014

For the record I have NEVER played solitare!! Thx B your a gem!!

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Law Offices of Murray, Phillips & Gay

1993 - 2017

Partner, Stumpf, Vickers, and Sandy, P.A.

Associations

1999 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of American

1994 - Present

Delaware Trial Lawyers Association

1994 - Present

American Bar Association

Litigation Section

Education

1991

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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