Bankruptcy Attorney

THOMAS S. BAILEY

BAR ADMISSIONS

Admitted to the New York State Bar; the Southern District of New York; and the Eastern District of New York

EDUCATION

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW – LL.M. in Bankruptcy, Jamaica, NY

LL.M., September 2011; GPA: 3.77

Honors: CALI Award for Excellence in Real Estate Workouts and Bankruptcy; CALI Award for Excellence in Secured Transactions in Bankruptcy; CALI Award for Excellence in Reorganizations under Chapter 11

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Jamaica, NY

J.D., June 2008; GPA: 3.25

Honors: Recipient of the St. Thomas More Full Academic Scholarship; Staff Member, New York Real Property Journal; Dean’s List Spring 2007

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA

B.A., English, June 2005, GPA: 3.3

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

BAUM & BAILEY P.C., New York, NY

Founding Partner, January 2011 – Current

Involved in all aspects of business development and operation. Handles all phases of litigation concentrating on commercial litigation, construction contracts, contract disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, Chapter 7 Individual Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Business Bankruptcy, and collections.

THE LAW OFFICE OF ALTER & BARBARO, Brooklyn, NY

Associate, April 2008 – December 2010

Drafted and argued motions, affirmations, and briefs. Met with clients, prepare discovery demands and responses, answer interrogatories, and aid in document review. Provided research in all matters, especially those related to bankruptcy and commercial contract disputes.

PROFESSOR RAY WARNER, ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Jamaica, NY

Research Assistant, Summer/Fall 2007

Conducted research and drafted memoranda on various bankruptcy issues including the problems presented by pension plans in large chapter 11 reorganization plans and the lending practices that threaten unsecured creditors in a possible automaker bankruptcy.

THE LAW OFFICES OF RUBENFELD & SOSHNICK, Kew Gardens, NY

Intern, Summer/Fall 2006

Researched and drafted memoranda and motions relating to criminal defense issues. Attended court proceedings, client interviews, and plea negotiations.

THE LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT F. MUDD, Kew Gardens, NY

Intern, Summer 2006

Attended real estate closings and reviewed contracts for both buyers and sellers.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

THE PRINCETON REVIEW, Syosset, NY

Faculty, LSAT Training, Summer 2007 – Winter 2007

Planned and taught weekly classes to students preparing for the LSAT law school entrance exam.

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