Thomas P. Setser - a Rochester, US Military Law Lawyer

Rochester Military Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/16/2026

Areas of Practice

Military Law
Security Clearance Representation
Family & Matrimonial Law
Criminal Law

Attorney Information

Overview

Prior to joining Tully Rinckey, Thomas began his legal career as U. S. Navy Judge Advocate, where he served on active duty as a military defense counsel, legal assistance attorney, discipline officer and brig officer. Upon leaving active duty, he opened his own legal practice as a solo practitioner and continued his military service as a Navy Reservist. After a one-year mobilization with the U. S. Navy to the middle East, Thomas served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Mississippi until he was recalled to active duty where he served as the legal advisor to a two-star command. Upon completion of his orders, Thomas served as the deputy Staff Judge Advocate and then selected to serve as the Staff Judge Advocate to a Joint Command tasked with managing the process for reviewing the status of the detainees held in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Awards and Honors

Honors

Security Clearance
Commendation Medal
Achievement Medal

Education

Legal Education
- Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, Mississippi
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Non Legal Education
- Mississippi State University

Current Employment Position(s)

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Senior Associate
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Past Positions

U.S. Navy, Staff Judge Advocate, 2016 - 2018
U.S. Navy, Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, 2015 - 2016
U.S. Navy, Attorney, 2012 - 2015
Ninth Judicial District of Mississippi, Assistant District Attorney, 2011 - 2012
Self Employed, Attorney, 2004 - 2010
U.S. Navy, Judge Advocate, 1999 - 2003

Languages

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English (Primary)
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Other Affiliations

Mississippi State Bar (Member)
New York State Bar (Member)

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Rochester, NY

400 Linden Oaks
Suite 110
Rochester, NY 14625

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