Atty. Thomas Oates
Thomas Oates focuses his practice on complex commercial disputes and litigation. Mr.
Commercial Litigation Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Thomas Oates at a Glance
Thomas Oates is a business and litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 2017) and Montclair State University (BA, 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas Oates
- Thomas Oates focuses his practice on complex commercial disputes and litigation
- Mr. Oates has represented a wide variety of clients in disputes ranging from breach of contact and common law tort claims to litigation in complex Chapter 11 cases under the US Bankruptcy Code
- Mr. Oates also maintains an active pro bono practice and has represented veterans applying for benefits and in appeals to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
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Thomas Oates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Oates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
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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Civil Litigation 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 Oates
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 Oates's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Thomas Oates 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 Oates 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 Oates Handles in New York
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