Thomas Leverage
Campbell Hall,NY
Summary
Accomplished legal professional with a proven record in case management, litigation strategy, and settlement negotiation. Successfully tried over 30 cases to verdict, driving effective client representation and regulatory compliance. Successfully tried over 30 cases to verdict in medical malpractice and general liability, emphasizing expertise in case management, regulatory compliance, and settlement negotiation.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Of Counsel
Kelly, Rode and Kelly LLP
Mineola , NY
01.2024 - Current
Managed general liability and medical malpractice cases from inception through discovery, executed summary judgment motions, settled cases, and tried cases to verdict.
- Advised clients on complex legal matters and compliance issues.
- Conducted thorough legal research to support case strategies.
Associate and then Partner
Furey, Furey, Leverage, Manzione and Darlington, P
Hempstead , NY
10.1985 - 12.2023
- Led strategic initiatives to elevate client service and satisfaction.
- Managed complex legal cases, coordinating resources to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
- Guided junior partners in case management and client relationship development.
- Facilitated negotiations between clients and opposing parties, achieving resolutions that aligned with client objectives.
Education
J.D. - Law
Hofstra School of Law
Uniondale, NY05-1985
Bachelor of Science - Communication Arts
University of Wisconsin At Madison
Madison, WI05-1973
Skills
- Case management
- Legal research
- Litigation strategy
- Settlement negotiation
- Client representation
- Effective communication
- Successfully tried medical malpractice cases to verdict (more than 20)
- Successfully tried general liability cases to verdict (more than 10)
Affiliations
- Active duty United States Navy 1973 - 1982, Surface Warfare Officer
- United States Naval Reserve, 1982 - 1993
Timeline
Of Counsel
Kelly, Rode and Kelly LLP
01.2024 - Current
Associate and then Partner
Furey, Furey, Leverage, Manzione and Darlington, P
10.1985 - 12.2023
J.D. - Law
Hofstra School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Communication Arts
University of Wisconsin At Madison