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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Rossway Swan
2101 Indian River BlvdSuite 200
Vero Beach, FL 32960 Visit website
Renowned within his legal community for his shrewd legal acumen and talents, Thomas Tierney strives to help his clients in their tumultuous legal matters with grace and poise. A member and chair of the litigation department of Rossway Swan in Vero Beach, Florida, he handles numerous legal issues, including commercial and business litigation, estate and trust litigation, employment and labor law and litigation, construction law and litigation, and debt collection and judgment enforcement, among many others.
Mr. Tierney completed his undergraduate studies in 1987, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree (with high honors) from the University of Notre Dame. He went on to attend UC Law San Francisco and received his Juris Doctor (cum laude) in 1992. He became a member of the State Bar of California in 1992. Not one to rest on his laurels, he later earned his diploma in taxation from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2000, as well as his license to practice law in Florida the same year.
A stalwart advocate for his clients, Mr. Tierney understands the many intricacies of the legal practice areas he is involved in, and his 30-plus years of experience comes to the fore for his clients. For his many contributions, he is peer-review rated Distinguished* through Martindale-Hubbell and holds an impressive “Superb” rating on Avvo, along with hosting myriad positive client testimonials on the site as well.
Outside his law practice, Mr. Tierney is a member of The Florida Bar, The State Bar of California, the Indian River County Bar Association and the Brevard County Bar Association. He is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, the United States District Courts for the Southern and Central Districts of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
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
Professional Webpage: https://www.rosswayswan.com/attorneys/thomas-w-tierney/
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
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
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
Office location for Thomas Tierney
2101 Indian River Blvd
Suite 200
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Phone: 772-202-5212
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