Thomas Tom McGonigle

A solid, experienced attorney for municipal matters

I engaged Thomas McGonigle of Barnes & Thornburg to advise my small business on a complex zoning variance issue with the City of Wilmington. His deep experience in municipal law, underscored by his recognition in that field, was immediately apparent. He clearly understood the local ordinances and the practical workings of city departments. The legal strategy he developed was sound and ultimately successful in navigating the approval process. However, my experience was a mixed bag. While the outcome was positive, communication was sometimes a challenge. Responses to emails could take several days, and I occasionally felt I had to follow up to get updates on file progress. For a matter that was time-sensitive for my business, this created some unnecessary anxiety. His billing was precise and as expected for a firm of this caliber. In summary, Mr. McGonigle is undoubtedly a knowledgeable attorney with the 30+ years of experience his profile suggests, and he gets the job done. If you need a seasoned hand for a municipal law issue in Delaware and are prepared to be proactive about managing communication, he is a competent choice. My rating reflects solid legal expertise paired with service delivery that was merely adequate.