Thomas Barrett is an Associate in the firm's Real Estate Practice Group.
Background
Prior to joining Bousquet Holstein, Thomas Barrett had over four years of valuable experience in Education, Contract, Commercial, and Public Officers Law, representing clients in various sectors, including school districts and public entities. His work involved providing comprehensive legal counsel, reviewing policies, and skillfully guiding clients through complex processes such as school district leasing, the sale of vacant properties, and compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks. Thomas also managed contract disputes, as well as the negotiation and drafting of Solar PILOT Agreements.
A repeat speaker at the New York State Council of School Superintendents, he shared his expertise on education law and governance, frequently addressing audiences on best practices in legal compliance, district operations, and effective administrative decision-making.
Thomas earned his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School and holds a bachelor's degree from Le Moyne College. During law school, he completed internships with the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office and Global Foundries in their Commercial, Employment, and Corporate Law departments, gaining valuable exposure to both public and private legal frameworks and enhancing his practical legal skills. He is a Notary Public, a licensed Real Estate Broker, and actively engaged in professional development initiatives.
Speaking Engagements
- New York State Council of School Superintendents, 2024 Winter Conference, “Medical Interventions in Schools”
- The New York State Association of Management Advocates For School Labor Affairs, 2023 Annual Conference, ” Student Hearings – Soup to Nuts”
- New York State Council of School Superintendents, 2022 Winter Conference, “Freedom of Information Law – Weathering the Storm”
Licenses
- Real Estate Broker
- New York State Notary Public
Education
Albany Law School – Albany, NY
Juris Doctor, December 2019
Le Moyne College – Syracuse, NY
Bachelor of Arts in English, May 2014
Admissions
- New York
- Northern District of New York – Federal Bar
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