Atty. Peter Joseph Tomao

Atty. Peter Joseph Tomao

Trial Attorney, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1976-1982.

Garden City Garden City 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (516) 956-2553 Email Book Appointment

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About Peter Joseph Tomao at a glance

Peter Joseph Tomao is a Member based in Garden City, New York, practicing at Peter J. Tomao. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, tax, white collar, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1977), New York (1977), District of Columbia (1979), and U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (1980). Educated at St. John's University (B.A., 1973) and Columbia University School of Law J.D. Antitrust Teaching Fellow Columbia University School of Law J.D. 1976 Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Nassau County. Serands clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Trial Attorney, Antitrust Division, U.S
  • Department of Justice, 1976-1982
  • Assistant U.S
  • Attorney, Eastern District of New York, Senior Investigations Counsel, 1982-1997
  • Lecturer, Nassau Academy of Law, 1990—
  • Federal Bar Council, 1990—

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Joseph Tomao's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Joseph Tomao handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Tax Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Garden City 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Joseph Tomao

Where is Peter Joseph Tomao's law office located?
Peter Joseph Tomao's law practice is located in Garden City, New York. The firm is Peter J. Tomao. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Joseph Tomao handle?
Peter Joseph Tomao focuses on criminal defense, tax, white collar, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Peter Joseph Tomao practiced law?
Peter Joseph Tomao has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Peter Joseph Tomao go to law school?
Peter Joseph Tomao earned their education at (B.A., 1973); (—).
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What awards or recognition has Peter Joseph Tomao received?
Peter Joseph Tomao's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A.
St. John's University
- 1973
Columbia University School of Law J.D. Antitrust Teaching Fellow Columbia University School of Law J.D. 1976 Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1977
New York
Admitted: 1977
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 2002

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