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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, county attorney for the County of Chemung, and general counsel for St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira, New York.

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

Bar Associations

  • 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, PC, 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

  • Southern Tier Economic Growth (STEG), Member
  • Schuyler County Partnership for Economic Development, Member
  • St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira, New York, Former Director and Secretary
  • American Red Cross, Chemung/Schuyler Chapter, Former Director and Chair
  • Horseheads Free Library, Trustee
  • 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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