Thomas D Shanahan, PC

Thomas D Shanahan, PC Thomas D. Shanahan, P.C., is a Manhattan firm providing sound legal advice and zealous advocacy to clients. Practice Areas
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Shanahan, P.C., is a Manhattan firm providing sound legal advice and zealous advocacy to clients throughout New York City, northern New Jersey and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Our focus, beyond our specific legal services, is on the clients we serve. Our goal is to protect their rights and interests and help them achieve results that are just. We assist clients in the following areas of law:

Employm

ent Law
Employees are often subjected to unfair and illegal treatment. We provide the protection our clients need when faced with difficult workplace situations. For more than 15 years, attorney Thomas Shanahan has represented employees in employment law litigation and transactions. Learn more about how we can help you below:

Discrimination
Sexual harassment
Employment contracts
Civil Rights

Civil rights law is broad and encompasses many types of constitutional and public policy issues. We handle cases involving rights violations of all kinds, especially in the employment law setting. We represent people of all backgrounds, religions and orientations. Whatever your case requires, we are equipped to handle it and pursue justice on your behalf. Corporate Law
Our corporate law practice is litigation-focused. We represent clients involved in commercial disputes with the city, other businesses, vendors or others. We also have experience with public accommodation cases in which our clients have been treated unfairly while trying to obtain goods or services. Matrimonial Law
We handle only select types of matrimonial cases to provide the most effective service possible. Our firm provides exceptional representation to clients encountering divorce and high-conflict child custody matters. We have significant litigation experience, especially in cases involving overlap between family and civil rights issues. Protecting Employees Since 1997
At Thomas D. Shanahan, P.C., we are dedicated to serving as trusted advocates for all clients in pursuit of justice and fairness. To schedule a consultation with lawyer Thomas Shanahan, call our office at 646-569-9629, toll free at 800-530-8117 or contact us online. We are in downtown Manhattan in Foley Square, near all the major courthouses and many subway stops.

⚠️ Planning to leave assets to a friend, caregiver, partner, or chosen family member?Without proper estate planning, you...
06/02/2026

⚠️ Planning to leave assets to a friend, caregiver, partner, or chosen family member?

Without proper estate planning, your wishes could face challenges or disputes. Learn how to protect your legacy and the people who matter most.

🎥 Click the link to watch the full video and subscribe for more updates https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cfh8oPFZyM

Your estate plan should reflect the people who matter most to you, ...

One of the hardest parts of planning for your children is finding the balance between helping them and protecting them.M...
06/02/2026

One of the hardest parts of planning for your children is finding the balance between helping them and protecting them.

Most parents want to leave something behind for their kids.

The question is how. 🤔

Do they receive everything at once? Over time? With structure in place?

Good estate planning isn’t about controlling your children forever. It’s about giving them support, protection, and opportunity without removing the chance for them to grow on their own.

Probate isn’t always the problem… But the mistakes around it can be. 😬Here are 4 we see all the time:✍🏼 Not having a wil...
05/31/2026

Probate isn’t always the problem… But the mistakes around it can be. 😬

Here are 4 we see all the time:

✍🏼 Not having a will AT ALL
This leaves everything up to state law, not your wishes.

📤 Assuming everything will “just transfer”
Not all assets avoid probate, and many people are surprised by what actually ends up there.

👤 Outdated or missing beneficiary designations
Old accounts can send money to the wrong person or create unnecessary complications.

You don’t see kids outside as much these days, but it feels like we spent most of our time out there growing up.☀️🌳Ridin...
05/30/2026

You don’t see kids outside as much these days, but it feels like we spent most of our time out there growing up.☀️🌳

Riding bikes, playing games, staying out until the streetlights came on.

What’s an outdoor activity from back then that still makes you feel like a kid at heart? 😊

Elton John basically said, “I love my kids… but I’m not handing them a free ride.” 🎹And honestly? A lot of parents feel ...
05/29/2026

Elton John basically said, “I love my kids… but I’m not handing them a free ride.” 🎹

And honestly? A lot of parents feel the same way.

You want your kids to be okay.

You just don’t want them to be too okay 😅

That’s where estate planning gets interesting.

It’s not just about leaving money. It’s about deciding how it shows up in their lives.

All at once? Over time? With some structure?

Because there’s a big difference between helping your kids… and accidentally making life a little too ea

We’re about 99% sure the Medicaid application process was designed by someone who really, really loves riddles. 😅It’s a ...
05/28/2026

We’re about 99% sure the Medicaid application process was designed by someone who really, really loves riddles. 😅

It’s a world of "look-back periods," "asset ceilings," and terminology that sounds like it was pulled from a medieval tax code.

Honestly, it feels like the confusion is the main feature of Medicaid Planning.

If you’ve spent five minutes looking at the rules and felt like you needed to become a rocket scientist just to understand the footnotes, you aren't alone. 🤝🏼 It feels like it’s specifically designed to make you want to give up.

The good news? We speak fluent "Medicaid." 👋🏼

👉 Reach out to our team today, we’re here to help make it make sense.

You can’t change the financial decisions of the past.But what you do today can shape generations to come. 🤔Generational ...
05/27/2026

You can’t change the financial decisions of the past.

But what you do today can shape generations to come. 🤔

Generational wealth isn’t just about building assets. 💰

It’s about protecting them, structuring them, and making sure they actually last.

Without a plan, wealth can fade within a generation. With the right planning, it can support your family for years to come. 🙌🏼

Because generational wealth doesn’t happen by accident. It’s created by the decisions you make today. ✨

⚠️ You do not need traditional long-term care insurance to plan for the future.Smart estate planning strategies can help...
05/26/2026

⚠️ You do not need traditional long-term care insurance to plan for the future.

Smart estate planning strategies can help protect your assets, prepare for healthcare costs, and reduce financial stress for your loved ones.

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Long-term care costs are rising rapidly, and many people do not hav...

It’s one of the most important questions… and one of the least discussed.In a crisis, families are often left trying to ...
05/26/2026

It’s one of the most important questions… and one of the least discussed.

In a crisis, families are often left trying to guess what their loved one would have wanted, especially when it comes to medical care and long-term decisions.

Those are incredibly hard choices to make without guidance. 😓

Talking about it ahead of time brings clarity. It gives your family direction, confidence, and peace of mind during difficult moments.

Because it’s not just about care. It’s about making sure your life is lived, and honored, the way you define it. 💙

Barbecues and family time are what make these weekends special, but today we pause to remember the "why." 🇺🇸✨Let’s take ...
05/25/2026

Barbecues and family time are what make these weekends special, but today we pause to remember the "why." 🇺🇸✨

Let’s take a moment between the festivities to honor those who sacrificed everything for us to be able to enjoy these freedoms and traditions.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day from our team. ♥️

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