Thomas Tierney
Top rated Estate & Trust Litigation attorney in Vero Beach, Florida
Lowndes Drosdick Doster Kantor & Reed, PA
Practice areas: Estate & Trust Litigation, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 2000
Education: University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
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772-202-5212
Lowndes Drosdick Doster Kantor & Reed, PA
2101 Indian River DriveSuite 200
Vero Beach, FL 32960 Visit website
Thomas Tierney focuses his practice on civil litigation, representing clients in commercial, business, employment, real estate, and probate and trust disputes. With extensive trial experience, Tom has tried numerous cases to verdict before both judges and juries. He also advises clients on construction law, including contract drafting and review, lien issues, and risk management strategies.
With more than three decades of legal experience, Tom began his career in San Diego handling business and commercial litigation before relocating to Vero Beach in 2000. He is admitted to practice in Florida and California, in all federal district courts in Florida, and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Tom received the Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award in recognition of his long‑standing commitment to providing legal services to those in need.
Tom is deeply engaged in the community and has held leadership roles with several organizations, including Riverside Theatre, the Hope for Families Center, and the Indian River Soccer Association. His dedication to service reflects his commitment to supporting the Vero Beach community both inside and outside the courtroom.
Practice areas
Estate & Trust Litigation, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation: Defense, Construction Litigation: Business, Employment Litigation: Defense, General LitigationFocus areas
Construction Defects, Employment Law - Employer, Litigation
- 30% Estate & Trust Litigation
- 30% Business Litigation
- 10% Civil Litigation: Defense
- 10% Construction Litigation: Business
- 10% Employment Litigation: Defense
- 10% General Litigation
First Admitted: 1992
Bar / Professional Activity
- The Florida Bar (2000 - present), 2025
- State Bar of California (1992 - present), 2025
- Indian River County Bar Association (2000 - present), 2025
- Brevard County Bar Association (2014 - present), 2025
- St. Lucie Bar Association (2023 - present), 2025
- Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court, Master of the Bench (2020 - present), 2025
- U.S. District Court of California, Southern District , 1992
- U.S. District Court of California, Central District, 1997
- U.S. District Court of Florida, Southern District, 2001
- U.S. District Court of Florida, Middle District, 2002
- U.S. District Court of Florida, Northern District, 2002
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, 2004
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Diploma in Taxation from the University of San Diego School of Law., 2000
Pro bono / Community Service
- Volunteer Lawyer — Access to Justice, Indian River County (2023 to present), 2023
- Hope for Families Center, Inc., Board of Directors (2003-2011), 2003
- Hope for Families Center, Inc., President (2008-2011), 2008
- Indian River County Bar Association, Inc., Board Member (2007-2016), 2007
- Indian River County Bar Association, Inc., President (2014-2015), 2014
- Indian River Soccer Association, Inc., Board of Directors (2013-Present), 2013
- Indian River Soccer Association, Inc., President (2014-Present), 2014
- Notre Dame Club of Vero Beach, Board of Directors (2010-Present), 2010
- Notre Dame Club of Vero Beach, President (2014-2018), 2014
- Riverside Theatre, Inc., Board of Directors (2012-Present), 2012
- Riverside Theatre, Inc., President (2022-2024), 2022
- Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast, Inc., Board of Directors (2008-2016), 2008
Educational Background
- B.A., with High Honors, University of Notre Dame, 1983-1987
- J.D., Cum Laude, University of California College of Law, San Francisco, 1989-1992
- Diploma in Taxation, University of San Diego School of Law, 1999-2000
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- A comparison of state, federal, and international criminal laws concerning the sexual transmission of HIV and AIDS. , Author, Criminalizing the Sexual Transmission of HIV: An International Analysis, Hastings International and Comparative Law Review, 1992
Honors
- Leadership Indian River County is a community leadership program of the Indian River County Leadership Foundation in partnership with the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce. It offers participants hands-on exploration of Indian River County, covering aspects such as economic development, tourism, infrastructure, natural resources, and government functions, Leadership Indian River County, Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, 2006
- Each year, the Florida Supreme Court and The Florida Bar honor and recognize lawyers, groups and members of the judiciary who have freely given their time and expertise in ensuring access to justice for those who otherwise could not afford it. , The Florida Bar President's Pro Bono Service Award, The Florida Bar, 2011
Office location for Thomas Tierney
2101 Indian River Drive
Suite 200
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: 772-202-5212
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026
