Atty. Jacqueline M. Thomas
Jacqueline M. Thomas is a Partner with Lacy Katzen LLP in Rochester, New York, and serves as Chair of the firm’s Personal Injury Litigation Department.
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Jacqueline M. Thomas is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Rochester, New York, practicing at Lacy Katzen LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in New York (1992). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1991) and St. John Fisher College (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jacqueline M. Thomas is a Partner with Lacy Katzen LLP in Rochester, New York, and serves as Chair of the firm’s Personal Injury Litigation Department
- With more than 25 years of experience as a trial attorney, her practice is focused on personal injury litigation on behalf of plaintiffs
- Her work includes Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, representing individuals and families harmed by negligence
- Jacqueline handles a wide range of complex civil litigation matters, including medical and hospital malpractice, surgical errors, birth injuries, nursing home negligence and abuse, motor vehicle, trucking, and motorcycle accidents, wrongful death claims, premises liability, construction site accidents, and dog bite cases
- She works closely with clients throughout every stage of litigation, from investigation and discovery through trial and resolution
- In addition to her personal injury practice, Jacqueline represents insurance policyholders in insurance coverage litigation involving disputes with insurance companies
- She also acts as excess counsel in matters where clients face claims that exceed available insurance coverage
- Her experience in this area provides valuable insight into policy interpretation and coverage issues that frequently arise in high-exposure cases
- Jacqueline also serves as Chair of the firm’s Risk Management Committee, where she addresses internal risk assessment and contingency planning
- Her combined litigation and risk management experience supports Lacy Katzen LLP’s commitment to providing thorough and thoughtful legal representation to clients throughout Rochester and the surrounding areas of New York
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Jacqueline M. Thomas is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rochester are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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