Thomas & Solomon LLP has developed its reputation by focusing exclusively on matters of employment law. Because of our single-minded focus we have a solid core of experience, knowledge and relationships that enable us to deliver successful outcomes for our clients. We are skilled and experienced in handling a range of employment issues from major class action lawsuits to lawsuits involving one employee and from contract negotiations for high-level executives to advice on on-going issues in the workplace. Our reputation stems from the successes we have gained for our clients and the personal attention we pay to their needs.
Thomas & Solomon is the law firm of choice for attorneys seeking legal advice for themselves, their family or friends. A measure of success is our selection by the Monroe County Bar Association as their employment law counsel.
Thomas & Solomon is committed to representing the rights of employees in the workplace. As advocates of the individual, we counsel our clients on how to protect their interests and gain favorable outcomes without litigation. We find that most matters can and should be resolved without litigation, and in many cases without retaining our firm further. We do not waste people's time, energy and money pursuing cases without merit. If we do take a case to litigation, we commit to whatever it takes to gain a positive result to our clients. The firm has secured millions of dollars in settlements for its clients.
Our Origins
In 1993, Lonny Dolin left the prominent Rochester, New York firm of Harris Beach LLP to form a practice committed to quality representation of individuals with employment issues. Her handling of multi-million dollar cases and contribution to the body of employment law, through publications and participation in leading employment law organizations, earned Lonny a strong local and national reputation as one of the country's leading litigators. In November 2000, the current firm was created when J. Nelson Thomas and Patrick J. Solomon, then employment attorneys at Rochester's Nixon Peabody, the largest law firm in the state outside of New York City, joined Lonny Dolin to form Thomas & Solomon LLP.
Thomas and Solomon added invaluable experience gained in employment litigation representing both startup firms and the nation's leading Fortune 500 companies in a range of cases from simple employer disputes to large multiple-plaintiff cases. Depth of exposure to both sides of employment disputes, provides Thomas & Solomon with a decided edge when counseling clients or coming up against opposing counsel in litigation.