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Jacqueline Marie Thomas

Jacqueline Marie Thomas

Lacy Katzen LLP
  • Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse, Medical Malpractice
  • New York
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Biography

Ms. Thomas is a partner at Lacy Katzen LLP in the firm's litigation group. She is chair of the firm’s personal injury litigation department and has been a trial attorney for over 31 years.

Her practice is focused in civil litigation including personal injury, medical malpractice, hospital malpractice, nursing home negligence, wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, construction site accidents, dog bites, commercial and estate litigation.

Ms. Thomas is knowledgeable in the area of insurance coverage litigation and represents insurance policy holders in coverage dispute litigation against their insurance companies. She has also represented policy holders as “excess counsel” in cases where clients do not have adequate insurance coverage.

In addition, she is chair of Lacy Katzen's Risk Management Committee and has a detailed understanding of contingency planning issues.

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Nursing Home Abuse
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Litigation Department Chair
Lacy Katzen, LLP
- Current
Jacqueline is a Partner in our Litigation Group and is Chair of Lacy Katzen's Litigation Department. She has been a trial attorney for over 30 years. Her practice is focused upon civil litigation including personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, dog bites, products liability and medical device litigation. Ms. Thomas also represents insurance policy holders in coverage dispute litigation against their insurance companies. Acting as “excess counsel”, she has represented policy holders in cases where clients do not have adequate insurance coverage. She is the Chair of Lacy Katzen's Risk Management Committee and has an understanding of contingency planning issues.
Education
Union University 's Albany Law
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Awards
Best Lawyers recognition
Best Lawyers
Jacqueline is listed in Best Lawyers of America for both Plaintiff’s Personal Injury and Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice Law. She has been recognized by the organization since 2018. Jacqueline has been named Lawyer of the Year for Plaintiff's Medical Malpractice for 2022.
BV Distinguished Attorney rating
Marindale - Hubbell
Super Lawyers recognition
Super Lawyers
Jacqueline has been recognized by Super Lawyers magazine as among the top 5% of Upstate New York Lawyers since 2018.
Professional Associations
Monroe County Bar Association
Current
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New York State Trial Lawyers' Association
Current
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Current
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New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
Current
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Women's Bar Association of the State of New York
Current
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Greater Rochester Association of Women Attorneys
Current
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National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
Current
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Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Current
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New York State Bar  # 2457273
Member
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Blog
Lavern’s Law Gives New Hope to Victims of Medical Mistakes
Blog
Why a “single focus” law firm might not be the best choice for your personal injury case
Blog
Mandatory Arbitration Provisions: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Contact & Map
Main Office
600 Bausch & Lomb Place
Rochester, NY 14604
Telephone: (585) 324-5717
Fax: (585) 269-3078
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Email inquiries can be made anytime to jthomas@lacykatzen.com or via our website lacykatzen.com