Atty. Thomas P. Valet
Tom Valet is one of the most accomplished medical malpractice lawyers in New York. His entire legal career has been devoted to representing the victims of malpractice and defective drugs and medical devices.
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Thomas P. Valet is a Partner based in Islandia, New York, practicing at Rappaport, Glass, Levine & Zullo, LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, motorcycle, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in New York (1985), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1986), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1987). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and New York University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Islandia, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Tom Valet is one of the most accomplished medical malpractice lawyers in New York
- His entire legal career has been devoted to representing the victims of malpractice and defective drugs and medical devices
- Tom was a founding member of the nationally recognized law firm, Rheingold, Valet, where he worked for more than 30 years
- Earlier this year, Tom moved his practice to Long Island and has joined our firm – Rappaport, Glass, Levine & Zullo to continue his work on behalf of clients injured by defective medical devices and medical negligence
- Professional Credentials For the past 10 years, Tom has been recognized as a New York Super Lawyer and for the past 5 years, he was selected as a Top 100 lawyer in New York
- Tom’s passion for the law and for the preservation of our judicial system and the rights of his clients led him to become involved with the New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- As a current Officer of NYSTLA, Tom lobbies on behalf of victim’s rights and in opposition to the medical and insurance lobby and their efforts to limit access to the courts by members of the public
- Tom is also very active in the New York State Bar Association
- He is a current member of the Executive Committee of the State Bar Trial Lawyers Section and served as Chair of the Trial Lawyers Section in 2009
- Tom is also the current Chair of the State Bar Medical Malpractice Committee as well as serving on its Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Committee
- He also served a three-year term as Chair of the Special Committee on Medical Malpractice of the Bar Association of the City of New York and has lectured extensively on the subjects of medical malpractice and defective drugs and devices
- We believe Tom’s considerable skills will serve to make Rappaport, Glass, Levine & Zullo an even stronger, more capable firm that can better serve the needs of our diverse clientele
- He joins a high-powered team of attorneys committed to providing some of the best representation possible
- We welcome Tom to our firm and look forward to having him work alongside us as we fight to protect the rights of injured New Yorkers
- RGLZ Personal Injury Law has always been active in pursuing medical device, drug and mass tort product liability cases, and we have expanded our mass tort practice with the addition of Tom Valet to our firm
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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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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 Islandia 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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