Atty. Thomas P. O'Connor
Thomas P. O'Connor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law.
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Thomas P. O'Connor is a business and real estate attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Seward & Kissel LLP. Educated at Fordham University (—, 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas P. O'Connor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law
- Thomas P., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas P. O'Connor handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Thomas P. O'Connor is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Thomas P. O'Connor is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →
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 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 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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