Atty. Thomas A. Conlon, Jr.

Atty. Thomas A. Conlon, Jr.

Thomas A. Conlon, Jr., is the Chair of Hinman, Howard & Kattell’s Pension and Employee Benefits Practice Group.

Binghamton Binghamton 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas A. Conlon, Jr. at a glance

Thomas A. Conlon, Jr. is a Partner based in Binghamton, New York, practicing at Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment, business, tax, securities, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York (1992), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1992), and New Jersey (1993). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1991) and Alfred University (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional Memberships •New York State Bar Association •Broome County Bar Association •American Bar Association. Serands clients in Binghamton, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas A. Conlon, Jr., is the Chair of Hinman, Howard & Kattell’s Pension and Employee Benefits Practice Group
  • Tom is extensively experienced in the design of employee pension and welfare benefit plans, and in matters concerning executive compensation
  • Tom represents a varied list of clients, including financial service companies, utility companies, and tax-exempt organizations and also represents individual executives in executive compensation matters
  • Tom advises clients concerning plan compliance and operation, plan amendments, and plan terminations
  • He also handles all types of executive compensation arrangements and the creation, funding, operation, and termination of Employee Stock Ownership Plans
  • He has provided guidance on employee benefit and plan issues to clients facing downsizing, lay-offs, mergers, and acquisitions
  • Tom has also been extensively involved in the negotiation and closing of tax free mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations, taxable stock and asset acquisitions and sales, private offerings of stock, project and asset-based financing, and investment capital infusions
  • Tom has advised the firm’s clients regarding the legal aspects of forming their businesses and all aspects of the day-to-day operations and management activities thereafter
  • He also assists with litigation arising under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
  • Tom is a frequent speaker on a wide variety of pension and employee benefits law, including COBRA continuation coverage issues, and compliance with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
  • Tom has served the United Way of Broome County in a number of capacities and chairs the firm’s fundraising efforts for the United Way
  • He has also served on the board of Johnson City Dollars for Scholars, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) group that provides college scholarships for seniors at Johnson City High School

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas A. Conlon, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas A. Conlon, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Tax Law

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Securities Law

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Health Care Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Binghamton 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 Thomas A. Conlon, Jr.

Where is Thomas A. Conlon, Jr.'s law office located?
Thomas A. Conlon, Jr.'s law practice is located in Binghamton, New York. The firm is Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas A. Conlon, Jr. handle?
Thomas A. Conlon, Jr. focuses on employment, business, tax, securities, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Thomas A. Conlon, Jr. practiced law?
Thomas A. Conlon, Jr. has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Thomas A. Conlon, Jr. go to law school?
Thomas A. Conlon, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
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What awards or recognition has Thomas A. Conlon, Jr. received?
Thomas A. Conlon, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 1991
B.A.
Alfred University
- 1988

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1992
New Jersey
Admitted: 1993

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