Practice areas: Tax, Business & Corporate, Bankruptcy; view more
Licensed in New Jersey since: 1986
Education: New York Law School
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Tomes Law Firm, PC
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The founding member of Tomes Law Firm, PC, in Freehold, New Jersey, Frances A. Tomes serves clients statewide across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She manages a wide range of legal issues, including Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy, IRS tax relief, debt defense, business formation, estate planning and civil litigation. Her practice covers medical malpractice, pharmaceutical claims, consumer class actions and business disputes, offering comprehensive counsel for both individuals and commercial entities.
Guided by a commitment to the American Dream and representing the underdog, Ms. Tomes works to lift small businesses while protecting vulnerable clients. She assists entrepreneurs in building enduring business legacies while actively confronting major institutions, including government agencies, banks, insurance providers and corporations. By pairing strategic business guidance with assertive litigation against unfair practices, she strives to achieve fair legal outcomes, financial recovery and lasting stability for her clients.
Ms. Tomes holds a degree in business administration with high honors from Pace University and earned her law degree with honors from New York Law School. Licensed in New Jersey since 1986, she has established a notable career in complex litigation. Demonstrating her capability in major cases, she served as colead counsel in Extensis, Inc. v. Hewlett-Packard Company, securing a consumer fraud class action settlement valued at over $140 million.
Approaching each case with rigorous preparation, Ms. Tomes blends technical legal strategy with a focus on substantial remedies for affected parties. Her method emphasizes analyzing corporate liability and systemic defects to build compelling claims. By combining her business background with trial advocacy, she designs tailored strategies that protect consumer rights and achieve high-value settlements. Her practice remains dedicated to asserting accountability and delivering meaningful financial relief across every matter.
*Frances A. Tomes is a debt relief agent. He/she helps people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
Practice areas
Tax: Consumer, Tax: Business, Business/Corporate, Bankruptcy: Consumer, Business Litigation, Bankruptcy: BusinessFocus areas
Business Formation and Planning, Contracts, Limited Liability Companies
- 30% Tax: Consumer
- 30% Tax: Business
- 20% Business/Corporate
- 10% Bankruptcy: Consumer
- 10% Business Litigation
- 0% Bankruptcy: Business
First Admitted: 1986, New Jersey
Professional Webpage: https://tomeslaw.com/frances-tomes-esq/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Board of Governors of the New Jersey Association of Justice
- Middlesex County Asbestos Advisory Board, Member
- Insurance Bad Faith Committee of the New Jersey Association of Justice, Member
- National Association of Tax Professionals, Member
- New Jersey State Bar Association Committees for Consumer Protection, Medical Malpractice, Class Action and Product Liability
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Gutelkov v. Buy Buy Baby
- National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
- Extensis, Inc. v. Hewlett-Packard Company
Pro bono / Community Service
- Pro-Bono as Co-Liaison Counsel for the former New Jersey Bextra Pharmaceutical Injury Litigation
Educational Background
- Pace University with high honors, Business Administration
- New York Law School in New York, NY., with honors
Honors
- Top Attorneys in New Jersey by her peers since 2010
Industry Groups
- Restaurants
- Retail
- service business
- Small Business
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2010 - 2026