Atty. Thomas Michael Russo
Thomas Michael Russo is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, admiralty & maritime, oil & gas and 2 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1968, and has been licensed for 50 years.
Admiralty & Maritime & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 50+ Years Experience
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About Thomas Michael Russo at a Glance
Thomas Michael Russo is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Freehill Hogan & Mahar LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, environmental, maritime, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (1976). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1975) and Queens College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas Michael Russo
- Thomas Michael Russo is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, admiralty & maritime, oil & gas and 2 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1968, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Thomas practices at Freehill Hogan & Mahar LLP in New York, NY
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Thomas Michael Russo's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Michael Russo handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Personal Injury in New York
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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Criminal Defense in New York
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Environmental Law in New York
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in New York
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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Energy & Utilities 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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Why Clients in New York Choose Thomas Michael Russo
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 Russo's practice in the field of personal injury, criminal defense, environmental, maritime, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas Michael Russo brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, criminal defense, and environmental, Thomas Michael Russo 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 Russo 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 Russo Handles in New York
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