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.
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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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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 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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