A trial-tested commercial litigator, Thomas More Buckley has more than 35 years of experience representing businesses, professionals, and insurers in high-stakes disputes. His practice encompasses unfair and deceptive trade practice matters, professional liability actions, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death claims, employment disputes, and complex business and contract litigation, including matters involving business dissolution. Tom has successfully defended clients in professional liability and licensing board proceedings involving insurance carriers, architects, engineers, real estate brokers, dental practitioners, pharmacists, and other professionals. He also serves as vice chair of Goldberg Segalla’s Construction Litigation and Counsel practice, representing businesses in construction and design defect disputes as well as claims arising from construction-related injuries and fatalities.

Drawing on decades of litigation experience and a deep understanding of business operations across a wide range of industries, Tom is a trusted advisor to companies and professional practitioners. He counsels clients on matters including business formation, contract drafting and negotiation, risk management strategies, safety programs, and employee handbook development. In addition, he is certified as a mediator by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission.

Tom has held multiple leadership roles in the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) and is currently chair of Continuing Legal Education for the organization’s 2027 Annual Meeting. Widely respected by clients, colleagues, and industry leaders, Tom holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in six important areas of law: Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation – Construction, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants, and Litigation – Labor and Employment.