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TomO'Mara

Partner

"My focus and belief is that our work on top-flight economic development projects is critical in building stronger local economies, communities, and better lives."

Syracuse
P: 607.398.3710
Overview

Biography

A former NYS assemblyman and Chemung County district attorney, Tom primarily concentrates his practice on commercial transactions, corporate, public finance, and real estate. He has served as counsel to the Chemung County Industrial Development Agency.

In addition to his role at Barclay Damon, Tom represents the NYS 58th Senate District as a NYS senator.

Bar Associations

  • NYS Senate, Standing Committee on Elections Chair and Finance Committee Member
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Chemung County Bar Association
Experience

Prior Experience

  • NYS Senate, 53rd Senate District
  • NYS Assembly, 137th Assembly District
  • Hiscock & Barclay, LLP, Partner
  • Davidson & O'Mara, P.C., Partner
  • Chemung County, County Attorney
  • Chemung County District Attorney's Office, District Attorney
  • Chemung County District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney
  • NY County District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney

Selected Community Activities

  • Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development, Member
  • Southern Tier Economic Growth (STEG), Former Director
  • St. Joseph's Hospital, Former Director and Secretary
  • American Red Cross, Chemung/Schuyler Chapter, Former Director and Chair
  • Wings of Eagles, Former Board Member
Knowledge

Selected Alerts & Blog Posts

Overview Experience Knowledge

Education

  • Syracuse University College of Law, JD
  • Catholic University of America, BA

Practices & Industries

Admitted to Practice

  • New York

Court Admissions

  • US District Court for the Northern District of New York
  • US District Court for the Western District of New York

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New York City and State Bans on Gas Appliances in New Buildings Upheld by the Second Circuit

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Proposed Legislation Would Codify and Expand City and County Liability for Child Abuse Post-Weisbrod-Moore

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Show Cause Orders Regarding Large Load Interconnection to the NY Independent System Operator, Other Regional Grid Operators

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