Atty. Thomas C. Rotko

Atty. Thomas C. Rotko

Thomas C. Rotko practices in the areas of criminal defense and regulatory investigations.

New York New York 30 J. Erfahrung 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas C. Rotko at a glance

Thomas C. Rotko is a Partner based in New York, New York, practforg at Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP. They haand 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in New York (1996), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2001), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2001). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1994) and Union College (B.A., 1991). Actiand member of New York State Bar Association, American Bar Association, New York City Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas C. Rotko practices in the areas of criminal defense and regulatory investigations
  • He has successfully represented individuals and entities in a wide range of cases and investigations undertaken by federal and state prosecutors
  • He also has significant experience representing individuals under investigation by the U.S
  • Department of Justice, the U.S
  • Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the New York City Department of Investigation and other regulatory agencies
  • Tom’s recent cases have involved allegations of securities fraud, insider trading, bank fraud, healthcare fraud, money laundering, violations of OFAC and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, environmental crimes and embezzlement
  • He also has conducted internal investigations and represented numerous individuals involved in them
  • In addition to his white-collar defense work, Tom is routinely called upon to defend individuals accused of criminal offenses by state and local prosecutors
  • Recent matters have involved charges of burglary, grand larceny, forgery, identity theft, assault, narcotics trafficking and driving while intoxicated
  • Before joining Clayman & Rosenberg LLP, Tom served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office
  • He was initially assigned to the Trial Division, where he handled hundreds of felony cases ranging from violent crime to fraud
  • Tom also was a member of the District Attorney’s Office’s Official Corruption Unit, where he investigated and prosecuted numerous public integrity cases involving police and government corruption, including bribe receiving, extortion, official misconduct, police brutality, perjury and insurance fraud

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in New York 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 substantiand 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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Where is Thomas C. Rotko's law office located?
Thomas C. Rotko's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Clayman Rosenberg Kirshner & Linder LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Thomas C. Rotko practiced law?
Thomas C. Rotko has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Thomas C. Rotko go to law school?
Thomas C. Rotko earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1994
B.A.
Union College
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2001

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