Thomas J. DelValle

Law Student, Business Owner, & Legal Support Professional

Buffalo, New York - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Thomas J. DelValle

Experience

Contracted Paralegal

Global Giveback Circle — Buffalo, NY

December 2025 (Project-Based)
  • Developed foundational organizational policies and donor rights frameworks for a new mission, ensuring alignment with ethical and legal standards subject to attorney approval.
  • Refined documentation through a multi-stage review process, incorporating feedback from General Counsel and the Executive Director to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Formulated clear donor protection guidelines, successfully translating high-level organizational goals into finalized, enforceable policy documents.
  • Executed the end-to-end drafting lifecycle within an accelerated project timeline to meet critical organization milestones.

Legal Assistant

The Barnes Firm — Buffalo, NY

December 2022 – August 2025
  • Managed accounts, files, and records of clients, upholding strict confidentiality and discretion for multiple attorneys, totaling over 300 files at a time.
  • Developed legal instruments including motions, demands, subpoenas, and requests to support litigation proceedings.
  • Prepared and developed multiple legal documents daily, ensuring accuracy, compliance with firm standards, and timeliness.
  • Managed and reviewed applicable liens, accounts payable, disbursements, and assisted in the appeal process.

Property Management (Self-Owned Business)

Tonawanda, NY

August 2024 – Present
  • Ensured adherence to real estate and rental property laws and regulations.
  • Maintained property and made necessary repairs.
  • Managed business revenue and expenditures, ensuring profitability and maintaining property value.

Education

Juris Doctor (Law)

Duquesne University — Pittsburgh, PA

August 2025 – May 2029 (Expected)
  • Student Bar Association elected Senator for respective Cohort
  • Member of the SBA Rules & Academic Committees
  • Founding member of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP)
  • Member of the Biotechnology Club
  • Certificate of completion of R.I.S.E. Academic Excellence Program

Bachelor's (Pre-Law)

Buffalo State University — Buffalo, NY

August 2020 – May 2025
  • Buffalo State Mock Trial Team (Captain): August 2023 – May 2025
  • Buffalo State Moot Court Team (Captain): August 2024 – May 2025
  • International Institute Volunteer for annual WNY HS Model UN Debate: March 2024 – Present

Skills

Legal Research & Writing
Litigation Support
Case Management
No-Fault Claim Handling
Regulatory Compliance
Drafting & Iteration
Strategic Planning
Stakeholder & Executive Communication
Project Coordination
NYS Commissioned Notary Public
Workflow & Records Management
Legal Database Management
Financial Planning
Accounting Assistance
Business & Law Office Support

English

Native

Spanish

Fluent

Contact

I'm always open to professional opportunities and discussions, please feel free to reach out via email!

Thomas@ThomasJDelValle.com

www.thomasjdelvalle.com

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