Atty. Thomas Michael Devaney
Thomas Michael Devaney is a lawyer practicing corporate, capital markets, private wealth services and 16 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years.
Capital Markets & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 27+ Years Experience
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About Thomas Michael Devaney at a Glance
Thomas Michael Devaney is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Jones Day. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on contracts, estate planning, business, tax, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1999), California (2000), and Texas (2025). Educated at State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1995) and Saint John's University School of Law J.D. 1998 Articles and Note Editor Saint John's University School of Law J.D. The American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review (—). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas Michael Devaney
- Thomas Michael Devaney is a lawyer practicing corporate, capital markets, private wealth services and 16 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Thomas practices at Jones Day in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas Michael Devaney's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Michael Devaney handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Contracts in New York
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Estate Planning & Probate in New York
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in New York
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Securities Law in New York
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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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Thomas Michael Devaney
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Thomas Michael Devaney's practice in the field of contracts, estate planning, business, tax, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas Michael Devaney brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, California, and Texas, Thomas Michael Devaney can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, estate planning, and business, Thomas Michael Devaney can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Thomas Michael Devaney attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Thomas Michael Devaney Handles in New York
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