Atty. Thomas Lehman
Thomas Lehman is a partner in WSHB’s New York office, where he focuses his practice on complex New York Labor Law, construction defect, premises liability and appellate matters. Thomas possesses a wealth of experience in representing general contractors, property owners, developers, businesses, and insurance companies at all stages of litigation in both state and federal court.
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Thomas Lehman is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, and appellate. Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., 2015) and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (B.A., 2011). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas Lehman is a partner in WSHB’s New York office, where he focuses his practice on complex New York Labor Law, construction defect, premises liability and appellate matters
- Thomas possesses a wealth of experience in representing general contractors, property owners, developers, businesses, and insurance companies at all stages of litigation in both state and federal court
- He has also litigated high-exposure matters extensively in the areas of commercial litigation, insurance subrogation, and general liability
- His results-oriented practice targets the best possible outcome for his clients, whether via successful dispositive motion practice, risk transfer, or verdict at trial
- Thomas is a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctorate in 2015
- While in law school, he served as a staff member of the Seton Hall Legislative Journal and as a student attorney in the Center for Social Justice’s Equal Justice Clinic
- He is licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and the United States District Courts for the Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, and the District of New Jersey
- Honors & Recognitions •Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition for Construction Law in New York, NY (2025 - 2026) •Recognized as a Super Lawyers 'Rising Star' for Civil Litigation in New York, NY (2022 - 2025)
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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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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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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