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Thomas A. "Tom" Moore

Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore
  • Recognized Since:
    1989
  • Recognized in:
    Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
    Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Law School:
    Fordham University School of Law
  • Website:
    http://www.kdlm.com
  • Location:
    217 Broadway, 10th Floor
    New York, NY 10007

Considered one of the best trial lawyers in the US by clients and attorneys, Thomas Moore is a senior partner at Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore (KDLM). Tom achieved this recognition by being one of the most successful advocates on behalf of individual plaintiffs. He wins nine out of 10 cases (whereas plaintiffs typically only win two out of 10). Tom has won over 90 trials with verdicts in excess of $1 million, and has also negotiated settlements for clients in excess of $1 billion.  

Tom has been named “Lawyer of the Year” multiple times by Super Lawyers magazine and has been recognized by New York magazine as one of the best lawyers in New York. He has also been recognized by Law Dragon (one of the top 500 lawyers in the country) and Best Lawyers. Tom is a member of the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates – an invitation-only group of the top 100 trial attorneys in the country.   

When he is not going to court, Tom spends his time doing research, writing, and charitable work. He has funded scholarships for Fordham Law School, his alma mater, and has endowed a chair in Trial Advocacy. In addition to this, he has worked on behalf of breast cancer victims and sustainable healthcare throughout the world. Tom lectures nationally for lawyers’ groups and professional organizations. He has authored legal textbooks on medical malpractice and, together with his KDLM partner Matthew Gaier, he co-authors a column for the New York Law Journal.

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Considered one of the best trial lawyers in the US by clients and attorneys, Thomas Moore is a senior partner at Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore (KDLM). Tom achieved this recognition by being one of the most successful advocates on behalf of individual plaintiffs. He wins nine out of 10 cases (whereas plaintiffs typically only win two out of 10). Tom has won over 90 trials with verdicts in excess of $1 million, and has also negotiated settlements for clients in excess of $1 billion.  

Tom has been named “Lawyer of the Year” multiple times by Super Lawyers magazine and has been recognized by New York magazine as one of the best lawyers in New York. He has also been recognized by Law Dragon (one of the top 500 lawyers in the country) and Best Lawyers. Tom is a member of the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates – an invitation-only group of the top 100 trial attorneys in the country.   

When he is not going to court, Tom spends his time doing research, writing, and charitable work. He has funded scholarships for Fordham Law School, his alma mater, and has endowed a chair in Trial Advocacy. In addition to this, he has worked on behalf of breast cancer victims and sustainable healthcare throughout the world. Tom lectures nationally for lawyers’ groups and professional organizations. He has authored legal textbooks on medical malpractice and, together with his KDLM partner Matthew Gaier, he co-authors a column for the New York Law Journal.

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Education:

  • Fordham University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1972
  • Catholic University of America, S.T.L., graduated 1968

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, New York City (2014)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, New York City (2012)
  • Medical Malpractice Law, New York City (2010)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
 

Awards:

  • Recognized by Gaelic Player’s Association
  • Irish Legal 100, 2014 – Present
  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America published by Woodward White, 2014 – Present
  • One of the Top 500 Lawyers in the Country, Law Dragon
  • One of the Best Lawyers in New York, Super Lawyers Magazine
  • One of the Best Lawyers in New York, New York magazine
  • Fordham University’s Founder’s Award, 2014 – Present
  • Medical Malpractice Hall of Fame, American Legal Media, 2014 – Present
  • Top Ten List of Attorneys, New York
  • Lawyer of the Year, National Law Journal
  • Super Lawyers, Named one of the top 100 lawyers in New York – Metro area, 2006 – 2019
  • Super Lawyers, Named one of the top 10 lawyers in New York – Metro area, 2006, 2008 – 2009, 2011, 2016
 

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Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore
http://www.kdlm.com
 
Headquarters
217 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10007
(212) 267.4177
 
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