Education
New York University School of Law
Princeton University
Admissions
State Bar of New York
U.S. District Courts:
Southern District of New York
Eastern District of New York
Biography
Thomas W. Dollar represents individuals and businesses in civil and criminal matters in New York state and federal courts. His practice includes employment and commercial disputes, securities fraud, criminal trials and appeals, sexual-misconduct and gender-based-violence matters, Title IX and other disciplinary proceedings, and serious felony prosecutions.
Thomas has substantial experience in matters that sit at the intersection of civil liability, criminal exposure, institutional discipline, employment consequences, and reputational risk. He has represented clients in #MeToo and other sexual-misconduct cases, including matters under the Child Victims Act, the Adult Survivors Act, and New York City’s Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law. He represents clients on both sides of sensitive disputes, including survivors seeking accountability, individuals accused of misconduct, professionals facing collateral consequences, and students involved in Title IX proceedings.
Previously, Thomas worked as an associate at K&L Gates LLP and as a law clerk to the Honorable Roanne L. Mann, then Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of New York. He has been selected to the New York Metro Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers each year since 2021 and speaks fluent Spanish.
Representative Matters
Representative Matters
- Represented multiple clients in #MeToo sexual-misconduct cases, including cases involving the Child Victims Act, the Adult Survivors Act, and New York City’s Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law.
- Currently representing Julia Ormond, an award-winning actress, in an ongoing Adult Survivors Act suit against Harvey Weinstein and Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
- Defended a respected surgeon against allegations of abuse made by a former romantic partner, obtaining dismissal of both criminal charges and a related civil lawsuit.
- Represented college students in Title IX and other disciplinary proceedings.
- Appealed the convictions of an individual serving a 20-year prison sentence to the New York Court of Appeals.
- Obtained complete dismissals for clients in multiple felony and misdemeanor prosecutions, including charges of assault, harassment, and weapons possession.
- Obtained favorable settlements in sexual-misconduct, employment, and business disputes.
- Persuaded a federal judge not to enforce restrictive covenants in a case brought against a professional by a former employer, resulting in dismissal of the majority of the claims.
Highlights
- Named to the New York Metro Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers each year since 2021.
- Co-author of a published article examining developments in #MeToo litigation and corporate legal and reputational risk.
- Fluent Spanish speaker.
Publications
The Next Wave of GMVA Litigation: Corporate Liability, Preemption, and Strategic Forum Selection
New York Law Journal, May 26, 2026 > Read article.
Justice in the Post #MeToo Era: Evolving Recognition for Survivors
Capitalism Today, August 13, 2025 > Read article.