Tom represents and advises clients facing a variety of legal challenges. His practice focuses on contract disputes, fraud claims, and business torts.
Background
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Before founding Potomac Litigation, Tom was a senior associate at a leading international firm. There, he focused on high-stakes commercial disputes, class actions, derivative actions, and cybersecurity litigation.
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Before entering private practice, Tom clerked for Judge Michael Devine of the Fairfax Circuit Court and Judge Thomas Ludington of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
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In law school, Tom was an articles editor for the George Mason Law Review. Before law school, Tom was a master captain in the merchant marines.
Education
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George Mason, JD, 2010, magna cum laude
National Louis, BA, 2007, magna cum laude
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Super Lawyers Virginia Rising Stars (2020)
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Super Lawyers District of Columbia Rising Stars (2020)
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Admissions
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Virginia
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District of Columbia
Law Review Articles
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​Appellate Review III — October Term 2012 and Counting (2015)*
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Web 2.0 in the Federal Courts (2013)*
Appellate Review II — October Term 2011 (2013)*
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Danforth v. Minnesota: Confrontation & Federalism (2009)
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* Indicates co-authored work
Mary Nilges
Operations & IT Manager
Mary Nilges helps the firm deliver world-class legal services personalized to each client. She manages the firm's IT, advances the firm's digital presence, and oversees a variety of other projects.
Background
Mary has extensive experience with small business development and management. She graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's degree in political science and has completed advanced studies at Tulane University in neuroscience.