Stanley A. Tomkiel III - White Plains, NY
Attorney at Tomkiel & Tomkiel
Personal Injury Lawyers in White Plains, NY
925 Westchester Avenue Suite 115 White Plains, NY 10604
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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47
Years
Experience
White Plains Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Construction Accidents
- Workplace Accidents
- Workers’ Compensation
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Defective Products and/or Unsafe Premises
- Premises Liability
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Death
- Products Liability
- Social Security Benefits
- Product Liability
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Stanley A. Tomkiel, III has been litigating on behalf of personal injury plaintiffs since 1979, when he joined his father, Stanley Jr. (retired 2008) to form Tomkiel & Tomkiel. Mr. Tomkiel handles complex injury and wrongful death cases, including construction and worksite accidents, serious injuries caused by medical malpractice, defective products and/or unsafe premises, and motor vehicle accidents.
Many of Mr. Tomkiel's settlements and verdicts have been reported in state and national publications, including the New York Law Journal, the New York Jury Verdict Reporter and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America Law Reporter.
Mr. Tomkiel was recently featured in New York Magazine's "Top Rated Lawyers" in 2012, as well as the New York Law Journal's "Top New York Settlements of 2012" (lead counsel: Oo v. Prompt Apparell Inc.) and the New York Law Journal's "Top New York Verdict's of 2011" (lead counsel: Henry v. J.E. Levine Builder).
Mr. Tomkiel has also achieved the highest possible ranking by Martindale Hubbell, the AV rating, which indicates preeminent legal ability and high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions of other members of the Bar. Mr. Tomkiel routinely lectures at Continuing Legal Education courses and is the author of The Social Security Benefits Handbook (editions 1 through 5), and The Social Security Answer Book: Practical Answers to More Than 200 Questions on Social Security, the definitive guide for navigating the complex system of obtaining and understanding Social Security benefits.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected as a Top 100 Litigation Lawyer in the State of New York bu the American Society of Legal Advocates, 2014
- Service Award, County of Westchester in Recognition of Service to the Cause of Religious and Civil Liberties
- New York Magazine's "Top Rated Lawyers", 2012
- New York Law Journal's "Top New York Settlements", 2012
- New York Law Journal's "Top New York Verdicts", 2011
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum - The Top Trial Lawyers In America (R)
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum - The Top Trial Lawyers In America (R)
- Award in Recognition of Service to The Cause of Religious and Civil Liberties, County of Westchester
- Pro Bono Award, Fire Fighters Burn Foundation of Westchester and Putnam, New York
- Certificate of Appreciation, NYS Trial Lawyers Association for Extraordinary Service for Pro Bono Work for Victims, World Trade Center Attacks, September 11, 2001
- AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Other Sources of Feedback About Stanley A. Tomkiel III
Included on the 2026New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Western New England University School of Law,
Springfield,
Massachusetts
J.D.
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Western New England University School of Law,
Springfield,
Massachusetts
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Non Legal Education
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Manhattan College,
Bronx,
New York
B.A.
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Manhattan College,
Bronx,
New York
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Representative Cases
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Nieves v. Five Boro Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Corp.
- Citation: 93 N.Y. 2d 914, 712 N.E. 2d 1219, 690 N.Y.S.2d 852
- Court: N.Y.
- Year: 1999
- Serial Number: 1999127154
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Gallello v. McCall
- Citation: 247 A.D. 2d 693, 668 N.Y.S. 2d 728
- Court: N.Y.A.D. 3 Dept
- Year: 1998
- Serial Number: 1998046380
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Berry v. New York City Bd. of Educ.
- Citation: 239 A.D. 2d 637, 657 N.Y.S.2d 786
- Court: N.Y.A.D. 3 Dept
- Year: 1997
- Serial Number: 1997102290
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Nieves v. Five Boro Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Corp.
- Citation: 256 A.D. 2d 106, 683 N.Y.S. 2d 204
- Court: N.Y.A.D. 1 Dept.
- Year: 1998
- Serial Number: 1998247996
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Gentile v. New York City Housing Authority
- Citation: 228 A.D. 2d 296, 643 N.Y.S. 2d 588
- Court: N.Y.A.D. 1 Dept.
- Year: 1996
- Serial Number: 1996138039
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Arbusto v. Fordham University
- Citation: 160 A.D. 2d 191, 554 N.Y.S. 2d 2
- Court: N.Y.A.D. 1 Dept.
- Year: 1990
- Serial Number: 1990058547
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Czuchta v. Bribitzer
- Citation: 111 A.D. 2d 145, 489 N.Y.S. 2d 697 (Mem)
- Court: N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept
- Year: 1985
- Serial Number: 1985227195
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Wirth v. DeVito
- Citation: 89 A.D. 2d 603, 452 N.Y.S. 2d 463
- Court: N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept.
- Year: 1982
- Serial Number: 1982133726
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Meaney v. Regan
- Citation: 88 A.D. 2d 1020, 451 N.Y.S. 2d 915
- Court: N.Y.A.D. 3 Dept.
- Year: 1982
- Serial Number: 1982129464
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Mead v. Regan
- Citation: 84 A.D. 2d 620, 444 N.Y.S. 2d 255
- Court: N.Y.A.D. 3 Dept.
- Year: 1981
- Serial Number: 1981149802
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Licht v. Village of Hastings-On-Hudson
- Citation: 78 A.D.2d 732, 432 N.Y.S.2d 549
- Court: N.Y.A.D. 3 Dept.
- Year: 1980
- Serial Number: 1980144224
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Wirth v. DeVito
- Citation: 74 A.D.2d 827, 425 N.Y.S.2d 179
- Court: N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept.
- Year: 1980
- Serial Number: 1980103104
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Reynolds v. Heckler
- Citation: 1986 WL 1812
- Court: S.D.N.Y.
- Year: 1986
- Serial Number: 1986402180
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Raimondi v. Heckler
- Citation: 1985 WL 399
- Court: S.D.N.Y.
- Year: 1985
- Serial Number: 1985401702
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Bacon v. Metro North Commuter Railroad Corp.
- Citation: 592 F. Supp. 14
- Court: S.D.N.Y.
- Year: 1984
- Serial Number: 1984141920
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Keppler v. Heckler
- Citation: 587 F. Supp. 1319, 6 Soc. Sec. Rep. Ser. 527
- Court: S.D.N.Y.
- Year: 1984
- Serial Number: 1984130009
Published Works
Articles
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Social Security Benefits Handbook, (Sourcebooks)
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Article, Protecting Plaintiff's Rights When Settling the Third-Party Action, Bill of Particulars,, Vo. II, NYS Trial Lawyers Institute, 2012
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The Social Security Benefits Handbook (Editions 1 Through 5), Sphinx Publishing, An Imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc., 2008
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The Social Security Answer Book: Practical Answers to More Than 200 Questions on Social Security, Sphinx Publishing, An Imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc., 2008
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1979
- Florida, 1987
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1981
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1988
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1981
Other Affiliations
- Bar Association of the United States
- American Association for Justice
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Westchester County Bar Association
- Civil Justice Foundation (Founding Sponsor)
- Workers Compensation Alliance
- Injured Workers Bar Association
- Yonkers Lawyers Association, 1995 - 1996 (Past President)
- Westchester Bar Association, 1983 - 1987 (Chairperson, Workers' Compensation Committee)
- Eastchester Bar Association
- Town of Somers, New York Zoning Board of Appeals, 1983 - 1987 (Member)
- Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
- Florida Justice Association
- MENSA
- Yonkers Lawyers Association
- Catholic Coalition of Westchester (President)
- Bronx County Bar Association
- The Florida Bar
Contact
925 Westchester Avenue
Suite 115
White Plains, NY 10604
Phone: (914) 723-1700
Fax: 914-902-5289
Email: Send a message
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