Thomas J. DelValle

Professional Summary

Proactive, dependable, and zealous. As a JD/MBA student at Duquesne University and the Founder of TEK Business Solutions, LLC, I am no stranger to professional responsibility. I bring experience in legal research, drafting, regulatory compliance, and process improvement from roles as a judicial intern, law clerk, contracted policy drafter, legal assistant, and business owner. I excel at clear communication, sound decision-making, and turning complex challenges into actionable outcomes, all while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality.

Experience

1. Law Clerk

   The Barnes Firm, P.C.

   May 2026 – Present
   • Draft a wide range of legal documents and conduct extensive research on statutory and common-law rules.
   • Assist attorneys in case assessment, using binding precedent to strengthen causes of action across numerous matters.
   • Audited over 300 case files and reviewed applicable liens, advising the managing attorney on potentially disputable charges.
   • Help evaluate discovery disclosures on high-value cases, including wrongful death and strict liability suits.
   • Developed strategy and outlines for multiple depositions, and keep client files organized through each stage of litigation.

2. Judicial Intern Internship

   Hon. John B. Licata, New York State Supreme Court, Erie County

   June – July 2026
   • Drafted memoranda of law for the supervising Judge and Law Clerks.
   • Assisted in drafting a judicial decision on multiple motions.
   • Researched statutory and common-law rules applicable to pending matters to support judicial decisions.

3. Founder

   TEK Business Solutions, LLC

   February 2026 – Present
   • Founded and lead a company providing business operations consulting and custom website design to local businesses in Buffalo and Western New York.
   • Oversee business setup, strategy, client acquisition, and service delivery to ensure quality work and client satisfaction.
   • Manage budgeting, pricing, revenue tracking, and cost control, and ensure compliance with contracts and business regulations.
   • See TEK’s work at tekbuffalo.com (opens in a new tab)

4. Contracted Policy Drafter Project

   Global Giveback Circle

   December 2025
   • Developed organizational policies and donor rights frameworks for a new mission, aligned with ethical and legal standards and subject to attorney approval.
   • Refined documents through a multi-stage review with General Counsel and Executive Directors to meet regulatory requirements.
   • Translated high-level organizational goals into finalized, enforceable donor protection policies.

5. Legal Assistant

   The Barnes Firm, P.C.

   December 2022 – August 2025
   • Managed client files for multiple attorneys, handling over 300 files at a time.
   • Prepared motions, demands, subpoenas, and requests to support litigation proceedings.
   • Reviewed liens, accounts payable, and disbursements, and assisted with related appeals.

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Side Projects

When I’m not studying or assisting clients with their businesses, I like to develop small retro-style browser games. These are three of my takes on arcade classics, with a few nods to the legal field, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh. Have fun! –Thomas