Atty. Thomas V Backis
Thomas V Backis is a lawyer practicing employment & labor. Thomas received a B.A. degree from St.
Employment & Labor Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 24+ Years Experience
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About Thomas V Backis at a Glance
Thomas V Backis is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer, LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2002), New York (2002), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2003), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2003). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 2001) and St. Francis College (B.A., 1998). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas V Backis
- Thomas V Backis is a lawyer practicing employment & labor
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from St. Francis College in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years
- Thomas practices at Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer, LLP in New York, NY
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Thomas V Backis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas V Backis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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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 V Backis
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 V Backis's practice in the field of employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas V Backis brings 24+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey, New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Thomas V Backis can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means Thomas V Backis's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Thomas V Backis 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 V Backis Handles in New York
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