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Thomas J. Garry

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(516) 880-8489
  tgarry@harrisbeach.com
“We are seeing many communities throughout the region taking advantage of economic development programs and incentives to create dynamic livable and workable centers. These transformational projects bring business and people to a core area to enhance a community’s economy. I am proud to be a part of it.”
  • Long Island Growth Highlighted in Long Island Business News
  • Designating Petitions Subject to New Notary Regulations
  • Long Island Business News Features L.I. Managing Partner Thomas J. Garry as a Business Influencer in Law
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Tom is an attorney leader in economic development and public finance on Long Island and across downstate New York. He advises clients on major expansion projects in energy, health care, and other industries. Tom and his team have been instrumental in guiding hospitals and other health care providers in the creation of new ambulatory care and patient facilities to address changing demographics. He also advises developers seeking approval for windmill energy farms off the shore of Long Island and other projects tied to New York’s efforts to convert to a zero-carbon grid in the next few decades.

Tom represents municipalities and serves as special counsel to many towns and local agencies, providing legal advice on issues such as the development and implementation of master plans, the creation and impact of municipal easements and restrictive covenants, compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the creation of planned development districts, zoning overlay zones, transportation issues and smart growth projects. He also represents developers and municipalities in litigation involving such matters as land use and zoning, and breach of contract.

Tom is a member of the Harris Beach Management Committee. He is also managing partner for the Harris Beach Long Island office in Uniondale, where he supervises day-to-day operations and the work of more than 40 attorneys and professional staff.

Tom is recognized for his experience in election law and represents clients in New York state courts, including the Appellate Divisions and the Court of Appeals. He served as New York state counsel for each of the past two Democratic nominees for president, and served as an Elector for New York in the 2020 Presidential Election.

Representative Matters

  • Counsel to Catholic Health advising on economic development projects and land use matters, including an expansion of Good Samaritan Hospital’s patient care pavilion in the Town of Islip, providing strategic consulting on regulatory issues and coordinating activities within the hospital network.
  • Counsel to Bay State Wind/Eversource Energy on regulatory and legal issues related to the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority and the potential development and siting of an Off Shore Wind Project.
  • Counsel to Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital on zoning, land use, economic development and environmental matters related to multiple expansion and new development projects, including a new addition to the hospital’s main campus in Oceanside and the construction of a new healthcare facility in the City of Long Beach, in compliance with SEQR guidelines and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation rules and regulations.
  • Counsel to the Town of Babylon on Wyandanch Rising, a transit-oriented development project, which involves a unique use of local development corporations, the adoption of a form-based zoning code, issuance of tax-exempt bonds and low income housing tax credits, as well as agreements between the Town and LIRR/MTA concerning the swap of municipal and MTA-owned land in compliance with the Public Authorities Accountability Act and Public Authorities Reform Act.  Tom provides assistance in the selection of the projects’ development teams and negotiation of development agreements with the selected developers.

Racing and Gaming

  • Suffolk OTB, Special Counsel.
  • Nassau OTB, Special Counsel.
  • del Lago Resort & Casino, a $425 million casino in Tyre, New York; lead company counsel.

Political Law

  • Counsel to New York State Democratic Party.
  • Counsel to the New York Biden Campaign.
  • Elector for President Biden from New York.

Professional and Civic

  • Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission, member
  • The Crime Victims Center, board member
  • Nassau County Bar Association, member
  • Catholic Lawyers Guild, member
  • Nassau Democratic Committee, Vice Chairman
  • Hofstra University Center for Entrepreneurship Advisory Board, member

Legal Practices

Political Law
Business and Commercial Litigation
Government Compliance and Investigations
Public Finance and Economic Development

Industry Teams

Energy
Food and Beverage
Health Care
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Racing and Gaming
Real Estate Developers

Admissions

New York

U.S. District Court, New York - Eastern District

U.S. District Court, New York - Southern District

St. John's University School of Law

JD 
1994

St. John's University

BA 
1991

Location

Long Island, NY Office
Insights
February 2, 2023

Designating Petitions Subject to New Notary Regulations

The Department of State has issued new rules notaries must follow when notarizing documents, including designating petitions.
March 23, 2022

Harris Beach Attorneys to Serve on 2022 Healthcare Forum

Can a robust healthcare sector lead to both explosive economic growth and healthier communities? Don’t miss the chance to hear two Harris Be
February 1, 2021

NYS Attorney General Report on Underreported Nursing Home Deaths Underscores Importance of Compliance and Preparation

Late last week New York Attorney General Letitia James released a report that found the state Department of Health underreported COVID-19 de
June 2, 2020

Long-Term Care Investigations: Critical Steps To Mitigate Risk and Protect Your Residents, Staff and Reputation

As widely reported, Gov. Cuomo has asked the state Department of Health and Attorney General Letitia James to conduct an investigation of th
April 21, 2020

Where Does Health Care Go from Here?

In the blink of an eye our economy was transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Health care is one of the industries feeling the most strain –
June 7, 2019

Treasury Releases Second Round of Proposed Opportunity Zones Regulations

On April 17, 2019, the Treasury released long-awaited additional regulations and guidance with respect to Section 1400Z-2 of the Internal Re
October 24, 2018

IRS Issues Proposed Regulations and Guidance on Opportunity Zones

On October 19, the IRS and Treasury Department issued long-awaited proposed regulations, Revenue Ruling 2018-29 (the “Revenue Ruling”), and
News
March 13, 2023

Long Island Business News Features L.I. Managing Partner Thomas J. Garry as a Business Influencer in Law

The LIBN named Long Island Managing Partner Thomas J. Garry to the Long Island Business Influencers in Law list.
October 31, 2022

Long Island Growth Highlighted in Long Island Business News

An article in the Oct. 28 Long Island Business News highlights the growth of our office on Long Island in the heat of that expanding market.
March 25, 2022

Partner Tom Garry Named Power 25 Lawyer by Long Island Business News

Long Island Business News is again recognizing Tom Garry, managing partner of our Long Island office, as one of the top attorneys in Nassau
October 13, 2021

Harris Beach Attorneys Recognized in 2021 Edition of New York Metro Super Lawyers

Attorneys from Harris Beach PLLC offices in New York City, White Plains and on Long Island have been named to the 2021 edition of the New Yo
April 9, 2021

Power Law Lists Recognize Harris Beach Attorneys

Two Harris Beach attorneys have been named to lists recognizing them as among the most influential and power attorneys in New York. Tom Garr
December 16, 2020

Tom Garry Casts Vote in Electoral College

The Electoral College is a curiosity of American elections that is getting more attention this year than most. Members met Monday, Dec. 14 i
November 24, 2020

Tom Garry Makes City & State Long Island Power 100 List

Citing his expansive role both in economic development and election law, City & State Magazine has again named Partner Tom Garry to its list
April 24, 2020

Tom Garry on the Legal Profession and COVID-19

The legal profession faces much change as it emerges from the public health emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis will bring
August 30, 2018

Harris Beach Partner Named to Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission

Partner Thomas J. Garry of Harris Beach PLLC has been named to the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission, which advises state leaders on
Events
April 11, 2022

Tom Garry to Moderate and Roy Breitenbach to Present on Long Island Business News Health Care Forum Panel

What’s the secret to achieving explosive economic growth while building healthier communities? The answer may lie in a robust healthcare se
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 February 2, 2023
Designating Petitions Subject to New Notary Regulations
The Department of State has issued new rules notaries must follow when notarizing documents, including designating petitions....read more
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 March 23, 2022
Harris Beach Attorneys to Serve on 2022 Healthcare Forum
Can a robust healthcare sector lead to both explosive economic growth and healthier communities? Don’t miss the chance to hear two Harris Be...read more
All Insights, All Blogs, Health Care Blog |
 February 1, 2021
NYS Attorney General Report on Underreported Nursing Home Deaths Underscores Importance of Compliance and Preparation
Late last week New York Attorney General Letitia James released a report that found the state Department of Health underreported COVID-19 de...read more
All Insights, Audio, Covid-19 |
 June 2, 2020
Long-Term Care Investigations: Critical Steps To Mitigate Risk and Protect Your Residents, Staff and Reputation
As widely reported, Gov. Cuomo has asked the state Department of Health and Attorney General Letitia James to conduct an investigation of th...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Covid-19, Legal Alert |
 April 21, 2020
Where Does Health Care Go from Here?
In the blink of an eye our economy was transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Health care is one of the industries feeling the most strain – ...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 June 7, 2019
Treasury Releases Second Round of Proposed Opportunity Zones Regulations
On April 17, 2019, the Treasury released long-awaited additional regulations and guidance with respect to Section 1400Z-2 of the Internal Re...read more
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Thomas J. Garry

tgarry@harrisbeach.com
D: (516) 880-8489
Long Island, NY Office
https://www.harrisbeach.com/people/garry-thomas-j/

■ Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Political Law Legal Practice
Business and Commercial Litigation Legal Practice
Government Compliance and Investigations Legal Practice
Public Finance and Economic Development Legal Practice

Industry Teams

Energy Industry Team
Food and Beverage Industry Team
Health Care Industry Team
Municipalities and Local Agencies Industry Team
Racing and Gaming Industry Team
Real Estate Developers Industry Team

■ Profile

Tom is an attorney leader in economic development and public finance on Long Island and across downstate New York. He advises clients on major expansion projects in energy, health care, and other industries. Tom and his team have been instrumental in guiding hospitals and other health care providers in the creation of new ambulatory care and patient facilities to address changing demographics. He also advises developers seeking approval for windmill energy farms off the shore of Long Island and other projects tied to New York’s efforts to convert to a zero-carbon grid in the next few decades.

Tom represents municipalities and serves as special counsel to many towns and local agencies, providing legal advice on issues such as the development and implementation of master plans, the creation and impact of municipal easements and restrictive covenants, compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the creation of planned development districts, zoning overlay zones, transportation issues and smart growth projects. He also represents developers and municipalities in litigation involving such matters as land use and zoning, and breach of contract.

Tom is a member of the Harris Beach Management Committee. He is also managing partner for the Harris Beach Long Island office in Uniondale, where he supervises day-to-day operations and the work of more than 40 attorneys and professional staff.

Tom is recognized for his experience in election law and represents clients in New York state courts, including the Appellate Divisions and the Court of Appeals. He served as New York state counsel for each of the past two Democratic nominees for president, and served as an Elector for New York in the 2020 Presidential Election.

■ Representative Matters

  • Counsel to Catholic Health advising on economic development projects and land use matters, including an expansion of Good Samaritan Hospital’s patient care pavilion in the Town of Islip, providing strategic consulting on regulatory issues and coordinating activities within the hospital network.
  • Counsel to Bay State Wind/Eversource Energy on regulatory and legal issues related to the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority and the potential development and siting of an Off Shore Wind Project.
  • Counsel to Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital on zoning, land use, economic development and environmental matters related to multiple expansion and new development projects, including a new addition to the hospital’s main campus in Oceanside and the construction of a new healthcare facility in the City of Long Beach, in compliance with SEQR guidelines and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation rules and regulations.
  • Counsel to the Town of Babylon on Wyandanch Rising, a transit-oriented development project, which involves a unique use of local development corporations, the adoption of a form-based zoning code, issuance of tax-exempt bonds and low income housing tax credits, as well as agreements between the Town and LIRR/MTA concerning the swap of municipal and MTA-owned land in compliance with the Public Authorities Accountability Act and Public Authorities Reform Act.  Tom provides assistance in the selection of the projects’ development teams and negotiation of development agreements with the selected developers.

Racing and Gaming

  • Suffolk OTB, Special Counsel.
  • Nassau OTB, Special Counsel.
  • del Lago Resort & Casino, a $425 million casino in Tyre, New York; lead company counsel.

Political Law

  • Counsel to New York State Democratic Party.
  • Counsel to the New York Biden Campaign.
  • Elector for President Biden from New York.

■ Professional and Civic

  • Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission, member
  • The Crime Victims Center, board member
  • Nassau County Bar Association, member
  • Catholic Lawyers Guild, member
  • Nassau Democratic Committee, Vice Chairman
  • Hofstra University Center for Entrepreneurship Advisory Board, member

■ Education

St. John’s University School of Law
 ,JD
 ,1994
St. John’s University
 ,BA
 ,1991

Harris Beach and its subsidiaries provide a full range of legal and professional services for clients across New York state, as well as nationally and internationally. Harris Beach is among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal and is among the BTI Elite law firms based on in-depth interviews of more than 600 corporate counsel at the world’s largest and most influential companies. Our clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately-held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Principal industries we represent include education, energy, financial, food and beverage, health care, insurance, manufacturing, medical and life sciences, real estate developers, and state and local governments and authorities.

Industry Teams
Automotive and Vehicle Dealerships
Blockchain and Digital Assets 
Cannabis
Construction and Surety
Educational Institutions Higher Ed
Educational Institutions K-12
EMS and Fire Protection Providers
Energy
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
Food and Beverage
Health Care
Industrial and Consumer Manufacturing
Medical and Life Sciences
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Nanotechnology
Photonics
Racing and Gaming
Real Estate Developers
Science and Technology
Telecommunications and Media
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
USA Collegiate Sports
Veterinary Medicine

Practices
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appellate
Business and Commercial Litigation
Collection Law
Commercial Real Estate
Corporate
Cybersecurity Protection and Response
Diversity Compliance
E-Discovery (e-infoSM)
Employee Benefits
Employment Litigation
Environmental Law
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
Government Compliance and Investigations
Health Law
Immigration Law
Insurance Coverage
Intellectual Property Law
International Trade Law
Internet Law
Labor and Employment Law
Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation
New Markets Tax Credit
Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law
Product Liability and Comprehensive General Liability
Public Finance and Economic Development
Real Property Valuation Litigation
Residential Real Estate
Tax Law
White Collar Crime
Wills, Trusts and Estates

Consulting Services
HB Solutions LLC
Collegiate Sports Compliance
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
Economic Development and Public Affairs
Educational Institution Assistance
EMRG® (E-Discovery Management Resources Group)
Energy
Health and Human Services
Human Resources
Information Technology
Marketing and Communication Services
Municipal and Local Agency Assistance

HB Cornerstone LLC
Owner Representation
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Facilities Consulting
Move Management

Caetra.io
CyMetric (Cybersecurity Regulation Compliance Software)

Offices throughout New York:

Albany
677 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
518-427-9700

Buffalo
726 Exchange Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
716-200-5050

Ithaca
119 East Seneca Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-273-6444

Long Island
333 Earle Ovington Boulevard
Uniondale, NY 11553
516-880-8484

New York City
100 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
212-687-0100

Rochester
99 Garnsey Road
Pittsford, NY 14534
585-419-8800

Saratoga Springs
513 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-0551

Syracuse
333 West Washington Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-423-7100

White Plains
445 Hamilton Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
914-683-1200

Offices also in:

New Haven, CT
195 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-784-3159

Newark, NJ
One Gateway Center
Newark, NJ 07102
973-848-1244

Washington, DC
800-685-1429

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