Atty. Thomas Perry Setser

Atty. Thomas Perry Setser

Thomas Perry Setser is a lawyer practicing military law, security clearance representation, family & matrimonial law and 2 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Mississippi State University, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Buffalo Buffalo 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Perry Setser at a glance

Thomas Perry Setser is a Senior Associate based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Tully Rinckey, PLLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, securities, and military. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1999) and New York Northern and Southern Federal District Courts of Mississippi (2019). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Mississippi State University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Perry Setser is a lawyer practicing military law, security clearance representation, family & matrimonial law and 2 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Mississippi State University, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Thomas practices at Tully Rinckey, PLLC in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Perry Setser's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Securities Law

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Military Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Common questions about Thomas Perry Setser

Where is Thomas Perry Setser's law office located?
Thomas Perry Setser's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Tully Rinckey, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Perry Setser handle?
Thomas Perry Setser focuses on criminal defense, family law, securities, military. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Thomas Perry Setser practiced law?
Thomas Perry Setser has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Thomas Perry Setser go to law school?
Thomas Perry Setser earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (—).
How can I contact Thomas Perry Setser for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 1999
Mississippi State University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1999
New York Northern and Southern Federal District Courts of Mississippi
Admitted: 2019

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