Atty. Thomas E. Gay

Atty. Thomas E. Gay

Thomas E. Gay is a lawyer practicing family law, child support, child custody and 2 other areas of law.

Georgetown Georgetown 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Thomas E. Gay at a glance

Thomas E. Gay is a Partner based in Georgetown, Delaware, practicing at Law Offices of Murray, Phillips & Gay. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in Maine (1992) and Delaware (1994). Educated at Widener University (J.D., 1991) and University of Delaware (B.S., 1987). Active member of Sussex County, Delaware State and American (Member, Family Law Section) Bar Associations and Terry Carey Inn of Court. Serands clients in Georgetown, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas E. Gay is a lawyer practicing family law, child support, child custody and 2 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from University of Delaware in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Thomas practices at Law Offices of Murray, Phillips & Gay in Georgetown, DE

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas E. Gay's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Child Support

Thomas E. Gay is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Delaware →

Domestic Violence Defense

Thomas E. Gay is one of 12,315 dv defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dv defense attorneys in Delaware →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Delaware

Practicing law in Delaware. Legal matters in Delaware are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Georgetown are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Delaware state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Delaware 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 Delaware courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas E. Gay

Where is Thomas E. Gay's law office located?
Thomas E. Gay's law practice is located in Georgetown, Delaware. The firm is Law Offices of Murray, Phillips & Gay. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas E. Gay handle?
Thomas E. Gay focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, dv defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Delaware.
How long has Thomas E. Gay practiced law?
Thomas E. Gay has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Thomas E. Gay go to law school?
Thomas E. Gay earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1987).
How can I contact Thomas E. Gay for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Widener University
- 1991
B.S.
University of Delaware
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Maine
Admitted: 1992
Delaware
Admitted: 1994

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