Atty. Thomas K. Bredar
Thomas Bredar focuses his practice on complex litigation matters in trial and appellate courts, government enforcement actions, congressional and internal investigations, corporate governance, and high-stakes crisis management. Mr.
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Thomas K. Bredar is a government and appellate attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 2017). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas Bredar focuses his practice on complex litigation matters in trial and appellate courts, government enforcement actions, congressional and internal investigations, corporate governance, and high-stakes crisis management
- Mr. Bredar also advises clients on public policy matters and political activities, with a particular focus on election, campaign finance, and government ethics law
- Mr. Bredar regularly represents companies, boards, and individuals in litigation and investigations involving the DOJ, SEC, CFPB, FEC, and state attorney general offices
- He has experience in a wide range of substantive areas, including administrative and constitutional law, antitrust, consumer protection, the False Claims Act, healthcare regulation, government contracts, higher education, and securities law
- Mr. Bredar also maintains an active pro bono practice in the areas of criminal justice, immigration, and antidiscrimination law
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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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