Thomas J. Fleming

Thomas J. Fleming

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About Thomas J. Fleming

Thomas J. Fleming is a trial lawyer with extensive experience in commercial litigation in the state and federal courts of New York and around the country. For over 25 years, Tom has served as lead counsel in dozens of trials and handled a wide variety of complex matters, resulting in over 50 reported decisions, including numerous federal appeals. He has extensive experience in representing clients in the capital markets, including cases involving complex financial instruments and contests for corporate control. He also has served as lead counsel in several of the most significant reported cases involving the proxy laws. He also maintains an active practice before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the American Arbitration Association (AAA), where he has served as an arbitrator in complex securities matters. Tom is a co-author, along with Olshan litigation attorneys Kyle Bisceglie and Herbert Ross, of the LexisNexis New York Commercial Litigation Guide. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Thomas J. Fleming included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Consistently named to the New York Metro Super Lawyers list since 2007 Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Litigation since 2020 Other Sources of Feedback About Thomas J. Fleming Included on the 2025New York Metro Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2015 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2014 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2013 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2012 New York — Metro Super Lawyers list 2011 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2010 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2009 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2008 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2007 New York Metro Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • New York University School of Law, New York, New York, 1978
  • J.D.
  • Honors: cum laude
  • Honors: Order of the Coif
  • Law Review: Annual Survey of American Law, Articles Editor

Non Legal Education

  • Brandeis University, 1975
  • B.A.
  • Honors: summa cum laude

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Partner

Published Works

Articles

  • Co-Author of New York Commercial Litigation Guide, a practical, task-oriented guide to commercial litigation

Bar Admissions

  • Massachusetts, 1979
  • New York, 1979
  • U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia, 1980
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1981
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1981
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1984
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 2004
  • U.S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit, 1980
  • U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit, 1985
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1989
  • U.S. Tax Court, 1991
  • U.S. District Court District of Connecticut

Other Affiliations

  • New York County Bar Association
  • District of Columbia Bar Association
  • Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Fraternities and Sororities
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Attorney Details

Full NameThomas J. Fleming
FirmOlshan Frome Wolosky LLP: Advertising, Marketing & Promotions Group
Address1325 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019
Phone212-451-2258
Phone212-451-2222
Websitewww.olshanlaw.com
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Consultation Free initial consultation