Thomas Joseph Foley | Attorney

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About Thomas

Attorney, Thomas J. Foley concentrates his practice of law in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death. As the firm’s principal civil trial attorney, Tom is most often on trial or preparing the firm’s next case for trial. Tom’s in-court trial experience has proved invaluable for Foley Griffin clients.

Tom’s clients have often suffered devastating injuries that have dramatically changed their lives. As a result, Tom and his staff are always mindful of the difficulties facing an injured person. Every aspect of a person’s life is changed by pain. Oftentimes the injury and the effects changes who the person is. Tom feels that the most important job as a personal injury attorney is to make sure that the clients are aware of every aspect of their case. He has even invested in case management software that provides the client with a direct portal to monitor their case. This type of access empowers the client and allows them to maintain involvement in the case. Tom and his staff regularly call or email all clients to keep an open line of communication. In addition, all cases are constantly being conferenced with the staff on a regular basis. Tom considers it an office failure if a client calls to check the status of a case. Tom is proactive on all aspects of the client’s case, especially communication.

Tom began his legal career as a prosecutor. He joined the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office located in Hempstead and Mineola, New York. At the DA’s office, Tom was initially responsible for handling misdemeanor crimes such as driving while intoxicated (DWI), assault, domestic violence and traffic offenses. After a short time, he was promoted to the County Court Trial Bureau. In the County Court, Tom was responsible for handling a wide range of felony offenses including felony DWIs, violent assaults, burglaries and robberies. At the DA’s office, Tom tried numerous cases to verdict and obtained valuable courtroom exposure.

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Experience

Partner

Foley & Griffen

1997 - Present

Nassau County, NY

Admission

Verified New York

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • New York State Bar Association - Member
  • New York State Trial Lawyers Association - Member
  • Former Assistant District Attorneys Association - Member - Past President
  • Nassau County Bar Association - Member
  • Nassau County Criminal Courts Bar Association - Member
  • Nassau County Bar Association’s Plaintiff’s Roundtable Committee - Member
  • Nassau County Bar Association - Vice-Chair of Technology Committee
  • Nassau County Bar Association Academy of Law - Associate Dean of the Academy
  • St. John’s University School of Law - Member of the Alumni Board of Directors

Founded 1997

Foley Griffin, Llp. Highlights

Slip & Fall Accident, Car Accident, Litigation, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

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