Atty. Thomas Leslie

Atty. Thomas Leslie

Thomas Leslie is Founding Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Westchester County office. He focuses his practice on the areas of banking and finance and he represents some of the largest financial institutions in the United States.

White Plains White Plains 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Thomas Leslie is a Westchester County Managing Shareholder based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Southe (1975). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1974) and University of Notre Dame (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •New York State Bar Association •Westchester County Association Board of Directors. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Leslie is Founding Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Westchester County office
  • He focuses his practice on the areas of banking and finance and he represents some of the largest financial institutions in the United States
  • His practice concentrates on representing financial institutions and developers in connection with the purchase, sale and financing of real estate, as well as the financing of fine art, private aircraft and other forms of collateral
  • Tom advises lenders specializing in real estate revolving credit and term financings
  • His real estate experience includes zoning and planning matters
  • He was formerly special counsel to, and a member of, the Village of Bronxville Planning Board in Westchester County, New York, as well as the Board of Assessment Review
  • In addition, his experience includes hedge fund lending, swaps and derivatives and other forms of secured lending
  • Concentrations •Land development Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, City & State •Hudson Valley Power 100, 2024 •Westchester Power 100, 2019, 2021-2023, and 2025 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America •Land Use and Zoning Law, 2012-2023, 2026 •Real Estate Law, 2013-2023, 2026 •Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018, and 2022 •Team Member, U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers , 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015 •Team Member, Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, and 2022-2023 •Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Super Lawyers, 2010-2013 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

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Thomas Leslie's Areas of Practice

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 White Plains 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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Where is Thomas Leslie's law office located?
Thomas Leslie's law practice is located in White Plains, New York. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Leslie handle?
Thomas Leslie focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Thomas Leslie practiced law?
Thomas Leslie has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Thomas Leslie go to law school?
Thomas Leslie earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B., 1970).
How can I contact Thomas Leslie for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas Leslie received?
Thomas Leslie's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1974
A.B.
University of Notre Dame
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Southe
Admitted: 1975

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