Atty. Thomas Weiss

Atty. Thomas Weiss

Thomas Weiss heads Vishnick McGovern Milizio’s Bankruptcy practice and is a key member of the Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, and Matrimonial & Family Law practices. An accomplished attorney, Mr.

Lake Success Lake Success 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Weiss at a glance

Thomas Weiss is a Counsel based in Lake Success, New York, practicing at Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on divorce, residential, contracts, child custody, and family law. Admitted to practice in New York (1998). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D. Who, 1997) and Queens College of the City University of New York (B.A. Minor, 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Active Member of Nassau County Bar Association Real Property Law Committee Matrimonial Committee BNI Accountable Pros. Serands clients in Lake Success, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Weiss heads Vishnick McGovern Milizio’s Bankruptcy practice and is a key member of the Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, and Matrimonial & Family Law practices
  • An accomplished attorney, Mr. Weiss has over 28 years of trial experience at both the state and federal levels
  • His experience in real estate matters includes successfully litigating and resolving many partition actions, quiet title actions, contract disputes, commercial lease disputes, warehouseman’s liens, garagemen’s liens, and mechanic’s liens
  • Mr. Weiss additionally represents parties in matrimonial and family law matters, including contested and uncontested divorce, custody, spousal and child support, and orders of protection

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Weiss's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

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Residential Real Estate

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Contracts

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Family Law

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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 Lake Success 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Weiss

Where is Thomas Weiss's law office located?
Thomas Weiss's law practice is located in Lake Success, New York. The firm is Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Weiss handle?
Thomas Weiss focuses on divorce, residential, contracts, child custody, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Thomas Weiss practiced law?
Thomas Weiss has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Thomas Weiss go to law school?
Thomas Weiss earned their education at (J.D. Who, 1997); (B.A. Minor, 1994).
How can I contact Thomas Weiss for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas Weiss received?
Thomas Weiss's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D. Who
Brooklyn Law School
- 1997
B.A. Minor
Queens College of the City University of New York
- 1994

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1998

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