Partner Thomas Weiss heads VMM’s Bankruptcy practice and is a key member of the Litigation Department, including the Real Estate Litigation and Matrimonial & Family Law practices.
An accomplished attorney, Mr. Weiss has nearly 30 years of trial experience at both the state and federal levels.
His experience in real estate matters includes successfully litigating and resolving many partition actions, quiet title actions, contract disputes, commercial lease disputes, and mechanic’s liens.
Mr. Weiss additionally represents parties in matrimonial and family law matters, including contested and uncontested divorce, custody, spousal and child support, and orders of protection.
Prior to joining VMM, Mr. Weiss led his own firm for 18 years in Garden City, New York.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
BAR ADMISSIONS
EDUCATION
- J.D., Brooklyn Law School, 1997
- B.A. Political Science and Sociology, Queens College, City University of New York, 1994
MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS
- Queens County Bar Association
- Nassau County Bar Association; Real Property Law Committee; Matrimonial Committee
- BNI Accountable Pros, former president
- BNI AAA Spectrum, former president
- JBN (Jewish Business Network) Long Island chapter
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
- Special Congressional Recognition, 2026
- New York State Assembly Special Citation, 2026
- Nassau County Executive Special Citation, 2026
- Nassau County Legislator Special Citation, 2026
- Nassau County Clerk Certificate of Merit, 2026
- Town of Hempstead City Council Special Citation, 2026
- Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce Special Citation, 2026
- Merrick Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Recognition, 2026
- Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce Businessperson of the Year, 2026
- Long Island Press Power List 2026
- Martindale-Hubbell, “Client Champion: Platinum” 2026 (given to less than 4% of MH attorneys)
- Martindale-Hubbell, “Client Champion: Gold” 2021
- Avvo, 5-star reviewed member; 2020 “Clients’ Choice” honoree
- National Republican Congressional Committee, Business Advisory Council “National Leadership Award”
- National Republican Congressional Committee, Business Advisory Council “Businessman of the Year” award
PRO BONO & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Member, Merrick Chamber of Commerce