Atty. Thomas James McKenna

Atty. Thomas James McKenna

Thomas James McKenna is a lawyer practicing litigation, complex cases, class actions and 8 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

New York New York 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Thomas James McKenna at a glance

Thomas James McKenna is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Gainey McKenna & Egleston. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, class action, white collar, and product liability. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1985), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Fifth, Sixth, Ninth (1985). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 1984) and Boston College (B.A., 1981). Active member of Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County Lawyers Association New York State Trial Lawyers Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas James McKenna is a lawyer practicing litigation, complex cases, class actions and 8 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Thomas practices at Gainey McKenna & Egleston in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas James McKenna's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas James McKenna 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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Employment Law

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Class Action

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White Collar Crimes

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Product Liability

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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 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 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 James McKenna

Where is Thomas James McKenna's law office located?
Thomas James McKenna's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Gainey McKenna & Egleston. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas James McKenna handle?
Thomas James McKenna focuses on personal injury, employment, class action, white collar, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Thomas James McKenna practiced law?
Thomas James McKenna has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Thomas James McKenna go to law school?
Thomas James McKenna earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Thomas James McKenna for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Syracuse University College of Law
- 1984
B.A.
Boston College
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Fifth, Sixth, Ninth
Admitted: 1985

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