Atty. Thomas J. Riordan

Atty. Thomas J. Riordan

Thomas J. Riordan is a lawyer practicing litigation, negligence, nursing home abuse and neglect.

Utica Utica 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Thomas J. Riordan at a glance

Thomas J. Riordan is a Member based in Utica, New York, practicing at Thomas J. Riordan. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, nursing home, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1977), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1981), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1981), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1984). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1976) and City College of the City University of New York (B.B.A., 1969). Active member of Queens County, Oneida County and New York State (Member, Insurance, Compensation and Negligence Section) Bar Associations New York County Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Utica, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas J. Riordan is a lawyer practicing litigation, negligence, nursing home abuse and neglect
  • Thomas received a B.B.A. degree from City College of the City University of New York in 1969, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Thomas practices at Thomas J. Riordan in Utica, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas J. Riordan's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Utica 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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Common questions about Thomas J. Riordan

Where is Thomas J. Riordan's law office located?
Thomas J. Riordan's law practice is located in Utica, New York. The firm is Thomas J. Riordan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas J. Riordan handle?
Thomas J. Riordan focuses on personal injury, nursing home, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Thomas J. Riordan practiced law?
Thomas J. Riordan has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Thomas J. Riordan go to law school?
Thomas J. Riordan earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Thomas J. Riordan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1976
B.B.A.
City College of the City University of New York
- 1969

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1984

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