Atty. Thomas E. Stagg

Atty. Thomas E. Stagg

Thomas Stagg, managing partner at Stagg, Terenzi, Confusione & Wabnik, LLP, focuses his practice on commercial, general and appellate litigation. He represents clients in federal and state courts in New York and New Jersey, as well as in Connecticut federal court, and has argued before New York's highest court, the Court of Appeals, on behalf of international banking clients.

Garden City Garden City 35 Years Experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas E. Stagg at a glance

Thomas E. Stagg is a Managing Partner based in Garden City, New York, practicing at Stagg Wabnik Law Group. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, environmental, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1991), District of Columbia (1991), New Jersey (1991), and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey Illinois (1991). Educated at St. John's University - Jamaica, NY J.D. (—) and State University of New York at Binghamton B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Garden City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Stagg, managing partner at Stagg, Terenzi, Confusione & Wabnik, LLP, focuses his practice on commercial, general and appellate litigation
  • He represents clients in federal and state courts in New York and New Jersey, as well as in Connecticut federal court, and has argued before New York's highest court, the Court of Appeals, on behalf of international banking clients
  • Thomas has achieved an "AV" Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, which is assigned to lawyers who have reached the height of professional excellence and who are recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity
  • He has also been selected as a New York Metro Super Lawyer
  • No more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected to Super Lawyers, which is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement
  • The annual selections are made using a rigorous multi-phased process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area
  • Thomas has represented the firm's banking and credit clients in connection with Uniform Commercial Code matters and federal and state consumer credit statutes, including the Truth in Lending Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Electronic Fund Transfer Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act
  • On behalf of corporate, municipal and private clients, he has successfully litigated numerous actions involving federal and state environmental laws, class action constitutional and land use issues
  • He has also served as counsel to a large municipality in its negotiations with New York State for a multimillion dollar grant
  • After graduating from the State University of New York at Binghamton and St. John's University School of Law, where he was Associate Notes and Comments Editor of St. John's Journal of Legal Commentary, Thomas began his legal career with the Washington, D.C. based firm of Beveridge & Diamond
  • His publications include, as coauthor, "Contractual Protection: An Existing Remedy for Bondholder Distress." 4 St. John's Journal of Legal Commentary 2
  • He lectures on environmental lender liability and has served on the Long Island Sound Nonpoint Source Pollution Committee

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas E. Stagg's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Appellate Practice

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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 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 venue, 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

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Where is Thomas E. Stagg's law office located?
Thomas E. Stagg's law practice is located in Garden City, New York. The firm is Stagg Wabnik Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas E. Stagg handle?
Thomas E. Stagg focuses on business, litigation, environmental, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Thomas E. Stagg practiced law?
Thomas E. Stagg has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
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What awards or recognition has Thomas E. Stagg received?
Thomas E. Stagg's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

St. John's University - Jamaica, NY J.D.
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State University of New York at Binghamton B.A.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1991
New Jersey
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey Illinois
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 2006
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 2010

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