Tom, chair of the firm's Management Committee, is an attorney leader in economic development and public finance on Long Island and across downstate New York. Tom and his team have played key roles in many of the major development projects that have shaped Long Island. He advises clients on major expansion projects in energy, health care and other industries. He and his team also guide hospitals and other health care providers in the creation of new ambulatory care and patient facilities to address changing demographics. He counsels developers seeking approval for windmill energy farms off the shore of Long Island and on other projects tied to New York’s efforts to convert to a zero-carbon grid in the next few decades.
Tom has received many accolades for his work, including being named to the Long Island Business News' Most Influential Long Islanders of 2025 list and City & State Magazine's Power 100 List. He's also been tapped to serve on many influential committees; he currently serves as the chair of the Appellate Division Second Department Judicial Screening Committee, a member of the New York State Judicial Screening Committee and Law chair of the New York State Democratic Committee.
Tom represents municipalities and serves as special counsel to many towns and local agencies, providing legal advice on issues such as the development and implementation of master plans, the creation and impact of municipal easements and restrictive covenants, compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the creation of planned development districts, zoning overlay zones, transportation issues and smart growth projects. He also represents developers and municipalities in litigation involving matters such as land use and zoning and breach of contract.
Tom is a member of the Harris Beach Murtha Management Committee. He is also managing partner for Harris Beach Murtha's Long Island office in Uniondale, where he supervises day-to-day operations and the work of more than 40 attorneys and professional staff.
Tom is recognized for his experience in election law and represents clients in New York state courts, including the Appellate Divisions and the Court of Appeals. He served as New York state counsel for each of the past four Democratic nominees for president, and served as an Elector for New York in the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections. Tom currently serves as the Law Chair to the New York State Democratic Committee.