Thomas J. McCarthy

Thomas J. Mccarthy is the president and chief executive officer of the law firm of Monaghan, P.C., based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. With his work ethic, commitment to professionalism and personal service and ability to deliver results for his clients, he concentrates his practice on condemnation, schools and education law, general and commercial litigation, land use and zoning, ad valorem property tax appeals and business real estate.

Mr. Mccarthy completed his B.A. in political science and government with distinction in 1980 at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. In 1984, he obtained his doctorate in law from Wayne State University Law School. Beginning his career as a commercial litigator in private practice, he moved on to serve as the Director of Special Projects for Wayne County, Michigan, from 1987 to 1993 and functioned as lead condemnation trial counsel for the airport expansion in the 1990s.

Creative and responsive, Mr. Mccarthy has handled cases of all complexities in Michigan trial and appellate courts. An experienced facilitator and mediator, he has recovered over $1 million for his clients across the Detroit metropolitan area. The practical legal solutions he offers his clients enable them to confidently make well-informed decisions throughout the process.

In addition to his memberships with the State Bar of Michigan, the International Right of Way Association and the Detroit Bar Association, Mr. Mccarthy participates in a number of legal organizations that offer him networking opportunities. He practices in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit.

Mr. Mccarthy has been lauded with a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent* rating for his legal ability and high ethical standards. Furthermore, he has a “Very Good” rating from Avvo. An attorney who counsels for a private university in Michigan, he has many of his notable cases published for future references.

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