Areas of Practice
Admissions
- New York
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Education
B.A., University of Pennsylvania College of Arts and Sciences, cum laude, 1985
J.D., The Law School of the University of Pennsylvania, 1988
Thomas S. Baylis
Mr. Baylis has practiced in the area of commercial litigation for over 22 years. Mr. Baylis has represented a broad array of clients including those in the areas of commercial lending, real estate and telecommunications. He has represented lenders in commercial foreclosure actions, loan restructurings and workouts. Mr. Baylis has litigated a wide variety of issues in foreclosure actions including defenses and counterclaims alleging lender liability, fraud and violations of various statutes and regulations governing mortgage loans. Mr. Baylis has also represented mezzanine lenders and holders of preferred equity in connection with defaulted loans. Mr. Baylis was lead counsel in the landmark zoning action entitled Retail Property Trust v. Board of Zoning Appeals of Town of Hempstead, 98 N.Y.2d 190, 746 N.Y.S.2d 662 (2002).
Professional & Community Activities
- Past President, University Club of Long Island
- Area Chair, University of Pennsylvania Secondary Schools Committee
Honors & Awards
- Distinguished Service Award - University Club of Long Island
News & Speaking Engagements
- October 5, 2011
- Commercial Loan Defaults in Challenging Times