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Thomas J. McGonigle

Partner

T 202.661.7010 Washington, D.C.
T 212.880.3985 New York
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Tom focuses his practice on securities and investment regulation. His clients include broker-dealers, investment advisers, public companies, banks, and individuals. He has experience in matters involving equity, fixed income, and derivative trading; broker-dealer and investment adviser compliance system design and review; fiduciary investment issues; regulatory registration issues; transactional disclosure issues; regulatory enforcement; and grand jury representation.

Tom has represented parties in litigation in federal and state courts, administrative proceedings, disciplinary hearings, and arbitrations. He also counsels broker-dealers and investment advisors on AML issues and has defended a broker-dealer in an AML self-regulatory organization investigation.

Before joining Davis Wright Tremaine, Tom founded and served as the Washington, D.C., managing partner for McGonigle, P.C., the decorated securities law firm that combined with DWT in 2022.

Admitted to Practice

  • District of Columbia, 1989
  • New York, 1983
  • U.S. Court of Appeals D.C. Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
  • U.S. District Court District of D.C.
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Education

  • J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1982, cum laude
  • B.S., Political Science, University of Scranton, 1979, magna cum laude

Professional Recognition

    • Lawyer of the Year, Securities Regulation, Washington, D.C., Best Lawyers in America (2021, 2016)
    • Honoree, Litigation – Securities, Washington, D.C., Best Lawyers in America (2007-present)
    • Honoree, Securities Regulation, Washington, D.C., Best Lawyers in America (2007-present)
    • Honoree, Securities Litigation, Washington, D.C., Super Lawyers (2012-20)
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