Atty. Thomas Nicholas Schleif

Atty. Thomas Nicholas Schleif

Thomas Nicholas Schleif is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, negligence defense, personal injury defense. Thomas received a B.S. degree from Marist College in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Buffalo Buffalo 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Thomas Nicholas Schleif at a glance

Thomas Nicholas Schleif is a personal injury and insurance attorney based in Buffalo, New York. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in New York (1998) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1999). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1997) and Marist College (B.S., 1994). Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Nicholas Schleif is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, negligence defense, personal injury defense
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from Marist College in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Thomas practices in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Nicholas Schleif's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Nicholas Schleif handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Buffalo 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Thomas Nicholas Schleif's law office located?
Thomas Nicholas Schleif's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Nicholas Schleif handle?
Thomas Nicholas Schleif focuses on personal injury, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Thomas Nicholas Schleif practiced law?
Thomas Nicholas Schleif has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Thomas Nicholas Schleif go to law school?
Thomas Nicholas Schleif earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1994).
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Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1997
B.S.
Marist College
- 1994

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1999

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