Raiser & Kenniff

At Raiser & Kenniff we are committed to providing exemplary legal defense services to our clients. With over 100 years of combined experience, we have the resources, knowledge, and passion to provide our clients with the highest quality legal representation.Our experienced attorneys understand the importance of defending your rights and ensuring that justice is served. Not only do we bring a vigorous commitment to providing strategic, effective, and creative legal solutions to our clients, but as former prosecutors, our firm’s founders bring a unique insight and experience to our defense of each and every one of our clients.We also take great pride in providing special attention to our veteran clients. As combat veterans ourselves, we understand the unique challenges that veterans face and are deeply committed to protecting and defending our fellow service members. We offer specialized legal defense services specifically for military personnel, including representation in Courts Martials. We are dedicated to providing vigorous legal defense services for all of our clients. Our commitment is unwavering, and our resources, knowledge, and passion make us the best choice for any criminal case.

Education

Tom is a graduate of the University of Rochester, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts, and Hofstra University School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctorate. Tom is admitted to practice law in New York and is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and a board member of Operation Heal Our Heroes, dedicated to assisting military veterans suffering from the psychological impact of combat. He is a recipient of the distinguished New York State Bar Association’s Award for Excellence in Public Service. When not practicing law, Tom enjoys writing and competing in ice hockey.