Services
Education
- Boston University, B.A., 1982 ~ magna cum laude
- Boston University School of Law, J.D., 1985
Admissions
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Bar Admissions
- Connecticut ; 1985 Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; 1986
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; 1993
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; 1993
- U.S. Supreme Court; 2011
- U.S. Tax Court; 1986
- Overview
- Experience
- Distinctions
- News & Media
- Events
- Affiliations
Overview
Tom Sansone has practiced in the civil litigation arena in Connecticut for over 35 years, representing individuals and companies in a wide variety of business-related and personal disputes. He practices in various fields of civil litigation, including commercial, construction and insolvency litigation. He has tried more than 90 cases to conclusion in Connecticut Superior Court, United States District Court and United States Bankruptcy Court and has argued before both the Connecticut Supreme and Appellate Courts. Much of his trial work involves complex banking issues, including lender liability cases, contested foreclosure/collection matters and representation of creditors in adversary bankruptcy proceedings.
Experience
- Successfully litigated utility company’s request for security deposit against commercial debtor in contested bankruptcy court proceeding in one of the first test cases under the revised Bankruptcy Code
- Represented a utility company that was victimized by a customer’s theft of natural gas services, ultimately negotiating a six-figure settlement for the company as part of the customer’s criminal plea agreement
- Successfully argued a case of first impression before the Connecticut Supreme Court, which held that a right of first refusal was not applicable in the context of an involuntary foreclosure sale
Before Carmody
While in law school, Tom completed an internship with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, working on behalf of victims of employment discrimination. He also volunteered for Greater Boston Legal Services as a student attorney, representing indigent persons in a variety of matters, including landlord/tenant disputes and Social Security Administration appeals.
Distinctions
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, in the area of Commercial Litigation, 2022
- Selected for inclusion in Connecticut Super Lawyers® in the area of Business Litigation, Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights and Utilities, 2008 – 2016, 2018-2019
- Selected for inclusion in New England Super Lawyers® in the area of Business Litigation, 2008, 2010 and 2012, 2016
- Honored by the Connecticut Boy Scouts Council with Good Scout Award, 2019
- Honored by the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce with annual Community Leadership Award, 2016
- Honored by United Way of Greater New Haven with annual Alexis de Tocqueville Award for service to the community, 2014
- Honored as the Business New Haven 2013 “Citizen of the Year” for his outstanding contributions to both the Greater New Haven community and abroad
- Waterbury Bar Association Young Lawyer Award, 2009
- Connecticut Bar Association Distinguished Volunteers Roster, 2003
- United Way of Greater New Haven Outstanding Volunteer Award, 2003
- Waterbury Public Schools Partners in Education Lifetime Achievement Award, 2003
- United Way of Greater New Haven Community Service Award, 2002
- Connecticut Mentoring Partnership Outstanding Mentor Award, 1999
- Waterbury Bar Association Community Service Award, 1997
- Waterbury Public School Partners in Education Mentor of the Year Award, 1995
- Waterbury Legal Secretaries Association Boss of the Year Award, 1994
News
- Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP Hosts Lawyers Collaborative For Diversity Intern in New Haven Office
- 41 Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP Attorneys Selected to the 2019 Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars in Connecticut Lists
- 41 Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP Attorneys Selected to the 2018 Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars in Connecticut Lists
- 33 Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP Attorneys Selected to the 2018 New England Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars Lists
- Partner Thomas J. Sansone Receives the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership Award
- 34 Attorneys Selected to the 2016 Connecticut Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars List
- Thomas J. Sansone Honored as “Citizen of the Year” by Business New Haven
- Carmody & Torrance Participates in United Way’s Day of Caring
Publications
Events
- How to Develop Ethical Competence: Key Considerations and Effective Strategies
- What I Wish I Knew As a Young Attorney
- A Comprehensive Ethics Guide for Lawyers: What You Should Know and Do
- The Probate Process from Start to Finish
- The Basics of Bankruptcy
- Criminal and Civil Procedures in Theft of Utility Services Cases
- Probate and Trust Administration Seminar
- Bankruptcy 101
Affiliations
- Connecticut Bar Association
- New Haven County Bar Association
- Waterbury Bar Association
Community
- Immediate past Chairman, Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Section of the Connecticut Bar Association, 2018 – 2020
- Vice Chairman, Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Section of the Connecticut Bar Association, 2016 – 2018
- Secretary/Treasurer, Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Section of the Connecticut Bar Association, 2014 – 2016
- Member, Executive Committee, Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Section of the Connecticut Bar Association, 1994 – present
- President of the Board of Directors, Clifford W. Beers Guidance Clinic, 2016 – 2020
- Vice President, Board of Directors, Clifford W. Beers Guidance Clinic, 2013 – 2016
- Member, Board of Directors, Clifford w. Beers, 2011 – present
- Chairman, Alexis de Tocqueville Society, United Way of Greater New Haven, 2012 – present
- Chairman, Board of Directors, United Way of Greater New Haven, 2006 – 2008
- Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, United Way of Greater New Haven, 2002 – 2006
- Secretary, Board of Directors, United Way of Greater New Haven, 1999 – 2002
- Member, Board of Directors, United Way of Greater New Haven, 1998 – 2011
- Member, Statewide Grievance Committee, 2012 – 2018
- Lector, eucharistic minister, prayer leader, preacher, Christ Episcopal Church of Bethany
- Vice President of Resource Development & Donor Engagement and Director, WIKS-USA, Inc., Connecticut non-profit supporting the operation of a residential school for children orphaned by AIDS in rural Western Kenya, 2017 – present
- Member, Nominations Committee, New Haven County Bar Association, 2009 – 2011
- Horse show announcer Connecticut Dressage & Combined Training Association
- Annual road race announcer, Town of Bethany Parks & Recreation Department
- Announcer, Town of Bethany Harvest Festival
- National Anthem Soloist, New Haven County Cutters, New Britain Rockcats and Cooperstown Hawkeyes baseball clubs
- Trustee, Bethany Library Association, 1997 – 2006
- Member, Board of Directors, Bethany Library Association, 1997 – 2006
- Member, Executive Committee of the Young Lawyers Section of the Connecticut Bar Association, 1991 – 1992
- President, Waterbury Young Lawyers Bar Association, 1991 – 1992
- President, Southington Historical Society, 1990 – 1992
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