Thomas J. Speyer

Thomas J. Speyer: Attorney with Chelus, Herdzik, Speyer & Monte, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography



Published Works

"Federal Preemption of Vehicle and Traffic Law §388 . . .And the Questions Remaining", Erie County Bar Journal, November 2005

Classes/Seminars TaughtAdjunct Professor at the University of Buffalo School of Law and Jurisprudence,

Trial Technique Program

Professional Information

Frequent arbitrator/mediator of personal injury and commercial litigation

Professional Associations and Memberships

Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (formerly Council on Litigation Management)

Defense Research Institute

Erie County Bar Association

New York State Bar Association

Trial Lawyers Section

Western New York Trial Lawyers Association.

Areas of Practice (6)

  • Arbitrator/Mediation of Personal Injury and Commercial Litigation
  • Chemical Exposure/Products Liability
  • Premises Liability
  • Police, Fire and Municipal Obligations
  • Professional Malpractice
  • Workers' Compensation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A., Political Science, 1982
Law School Attended:
Detroit College of Law, J.D., 1985
Year of First Admission:
1986
Admission:
1986, New York; 1987, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York; 1991, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
ISLN:
903514901

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (13 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 09/20/13 in Civil Litigation

    Outstanding Trial Counsel--always prepared..greatly respected..by opposing counsel

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/19/13 in Civil Litigation

    Tom is one of the best trial strategists I have encountered.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 09/20/13 in Civil Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/18/13 in Personal Injury Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/18/13 in Personal Injury Defense

    Thomas J. Speyer is an excellent attorney who is extremely well respected in our legal community.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/16/13 in Tort Defense

    very fine lawyer

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/12/13 in Civil Litigation

    Excellent attorney

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 09/11/13 in Litigation

    Tom is a very fine lawyer,one of the top litigators in our community. he is deserving of the AV rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/11/13 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/20/09 in Personal Injury Defense

    Tom is one of the best personal injury defense lawyers in Western New York.

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Affiliations

CLM

Location

  • Buffalo, NY
    Main Court Building at Lafayette Square , 438 Main Street, Tenth Floor
    Buffalo, NY 14202

    716-262-8722 Phone
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Contact Thomas J. Speyer

Contact Information:

716-262-8722  Phone

716-852-0038  Fax

www.cheluslaw.com/speyer

www.cheluslaw.com/TJSpeyer_Profile.html

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