Peter Joseph Tomao

Peter Joseph Tomao

Solo Practice
  • Criminal Law, Gov & Administrative Law, Tax Law
  • New York
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Biography

I represent people and companies facing inquiries by government agencies. I have more than 30 years experience dealing with government both as an attorney representing clients and as a federal prosecutor. I have extensive experience with inquiries regarding multiple agencies, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Internal Revenue Service, the New York State Attorney General's Office, the NY Department of Taxation and Finance, the US and NY Department of Labor as well as various district attorneys and United States Attorneys.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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Professional Experience
Solo Practice
- Current
Partner
Del Gadio & Tomao
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Commercial litigation and criminal defense with emphasis on environmental law.
Assistant U.S. Attorney - Special Investigations Counsel
United States Attorney's Office - Eastern District of New York
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Investigated and prosecuted violations of federal laws with focus on fraud, money laundering and tax violations.
Trial Attorney
United States Department of Justice - Anti Trust Division
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Investigated and prosecuted violations of the federal anti-trust laws including price-fixing and monopolization. Focused on the energy and regulated industries. Reviewed proposed federal legislation to determine any anti-competitivce effects and de-regulation of various industries including airlines and petroleum pipelines
Education
Columbia Law School
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Honors: AntiTrust Teaching Fellow Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
Activities: Legal Services for Mental Health Patients - Clinical program New York State Commssion on Judicial Conduct - law clerk Correctional Association Internship Covenant House Work Study Program
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Professional Associations
Theodore Roosevelt American Inn of Court
former President
- Current
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Nassau County Bar Association
Member. former Director
- Current
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New York State Bar  # 1330257
Member
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
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Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
Q. I had a criminal matter at US District Court, Middle District of Penn, Harrisburg, PA in 1987. How can I get it expunged
A: A federal criminal judgment cannot be "expunged" absent a presidential pardon unless it was reversed on appeal or set aside in a collateral proceeding. Sorry.

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Law Office of Peter J. Tomao
226 7th Street, Suite 302
Garden City, NY 11530
Telephone: (516) 877-7015
Fax: (516) 877-7021