About Thomas J. Orr
Thomas J. Orr has been practicing law for over 40 years. He is the sole proprietor with an emphasis on bankruptcy and commercial law.
Mr. Orr believes in community and is active in the local community within Burlington County. He is also a member of the Burlington County Bar Association.
LEGAL EDUCATION
- Studied at Rutgers School of Law in Camden
- Juris Doctor, June, 1981
- Teaching assistant for Dean and Professor in first year writing program
- Moot Court Board: student instruction on legal research with emphasis on writing skills and oral advocacy
- Dean’s List
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
- Rutgers College in New Brunswick, NJ
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, June, 1978
- Certificate in criminal justice
- Graduated with departmental honors
- Senior Honor’s Program
- Matilda White Riley Award for excellence in Research
- Founder and Captain of Rutgers First Aid Squad
- Dean’s List
BAR ADMISSIONS
Supreme Court of New Jersey and United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, December, 1981
HONORS
Outstanding Service to the Community Award, NJ State Bar Association
Robert W. Criscuolo Award, Burlington County Bar Association
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1990-Present: Sole proprietor with emphasis on bankruptcy and commercial law – Law Offices of Thomas J. Orr, Burlington, NJ
1996-2014: Court-appointed Mediator – United States Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey
1988-Present: Bankruptcy Trustee: administer Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcies – United States Department of Justice
1987-1993: Research and Writing Instructor – Rutgers Law School, Camden, NJ
1989-1990: Associate in law firm with emphasis in bankruptcy and litigation – Teich, Groh and Frost, Trenton, NJ
1984-1989: Partner in law firm with emphasis on business and bankruptcy – Colaguori and Orr, Burlington, NJ
1980-1984: Associate and law clerk in general practice firm – Bookbinder and Colaguori, Burlington, NJ
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
1981 – Present: Counsel, NJ State Exempt Fireman’s Association, Inc.
1981 – Present: Member of Burlington County Bar Association
2014 – Present: Member, District Fee Arbitration Committee
2005 – 2009: Member, District Fee Arbitration Committee
2001 – 2004: Member, District Ethics Committee
1983 – 1989: Co-chairperson of Burlington County Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Committee
1985-1989: Trustee, Burlington County Bar Association
1985 – 1989: District Representative to Executive Committee of Young Lawyer’s Division of the N.J. State Bar Association and co-chairperson County Bar Outreach Committee
1985 – 1989: Chairperson of Burlington County Bar Association Citizen’s Advisory Committee
1985 – 1989: Chairperson of Burlington County Bar Association Special Civil Part Committee
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
1981 – Present: Officer and Dive Team Member, Burlington, NJ Endeavor Emergency Squad
1989 – Present: Executive Officer and Member, Mount Laurel EMS, Inc., Mount Laurel, NJ – Squad Member of the Year, 1992 and 1995
1987 – 2007: State of N.J. Emergency Medical Technician instructor and American Red Cross CPR and first-aid instructor
1983 – 1989: Past Line Officer, Trustee and Honorary Member, Palmyra, NJ Palmyra Ambulance Association
