Thomas D. Graham is known for taking on challenging and unique cases as he delivers exceptional results for those who need it most.  He has significant experience handling all types of personal injury and wrongful death claims, including automobile and trucking collisions, premises liability matters, sexual assault cases, maritime injuries and deaths, medical malpractice cases, and products liability actions.

Tom has an extensive background in admiralty and maritime cases, including the representation of injured passengers, crew members, and maritime workers sailing from Florida’s shores and internationally. He has handled maritime legal matters in Europe and Asia and regularly represents injured foreign crew-members in international arbitrations. Tom is highly experienced in maritime medical malpractice cases where sick and injured individuals are not adequately diagnosed, treated, or evacuated from cruise ships and other vessels traveling around the world. As past Chair of the Florida Bar Admiralty Committee, Tom is passionate about maritime law and educating others on its intricacies.  He is asked to speak and present continuing legal education seminars several times a year on the topic of cruise line injuries, boating collisions, and changes and developments in plaintiff’s admiralty and maritime law. 

His advocacy doesn't stop at sea; Tom routinely represents individuals who are injured or die because of inadequate medical care, treatment, and missed diagnosis at hospitals and healthcare treatment centers located in Florida and throughout the United States. He has successfully handled multiple cases involving the wrongful administration of medication resulting in death, failure to diagnose and treat medical emergencies, as well as cases involving the wrongful or negligent discharge of individuals from substance abuse treatment centers.

Tom is a powerful advocate for survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault. He believes in holding institutions accountable when they have failed or exploited their students, customers, congregants, passengers, or guests.  He works extremely hard to make sure that his clients get the justice they deserve and are treated with the utmost compassion during these challenging cases.  In the past few years, he has successfully resolved cases involving sexual assault and exploitation at schools, day cares, churches, on cruise vacations, at hotels and other commercial establishments. 

Tom has a wide range of experience in product liability matters, including cases involving defective bicycles, medical devices, windows, and electrical components. He thrives on the intricate nature of these cases, learning about product defects and delving into the minutiae that plays a pivotal role in their outcomes.

Within the last year alone, Tom has recovered many millions for his clients injured or killed in automobile, trucking, commercial vehicle collisions, sexual assaults, negligent, security, and product liability cases.

Before founding Mausner Graham Injury Law, Tom had the opportunity to try civil cases in nearly every Florida Circuit Court. He also began his career as a prosecutor with the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, where he was responsible for the prosecution of felony criminal cases.  During his service as a prosecutor, Tom tried over 25 jury trials and over 100 bench trials. He served as the Assistant Chief of Miami-Dade County Court. Before representing plaintiffs, Tom gained experience on the defense side of civil claims and working on business litigation matters.  Now, Tom applies the knowledge and skills he learned early in his career to help represent those that have been seriously injured through no fault of their own.

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Tom is licensed to practice law in Florida and Pennsylvania. He was honored to receive the top score on the February 2011 Florida Bar Exam.

Tom is a graduate of the Gerry Spence Method 3-week trial advocacy program, and the Gerry Spence Method advanced advocacy graduate program, which are considered the most rigorous and prestigious trial training programs available to plaintiff lawyers.

Tom's dedication to the legal profession is evident in his leadership roles within the legal community at the local, state, and national level. He is also a writer and speaker on Personal Injury and Maritime Law. Thomas D. Graham is not just an attorney; he's a powerful advocate committed to making a difference in the lives of those he represents.

Professional Affiliations and Memberships 

• Miami Dade Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors 2025

• The Florida Bar Admiralty Law Committee, 2023-2024 Chair 

• American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (YLD), District Representative for Florida 2019- 2024

• • American Bar Association- Ethics and Professionalism Standing Committee

  • American Bar Association- Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section- Ethics and Professionalism Liaison

• The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD), Board of Governors 2019- 2024

• • Past Chair of the Robert Orseck Moot Court Competition

  • Chair of Statewide Pro-Bono and Community Service 

• Russian American Bar Association of Florida, Secretary

• Miami-Dade Bar, Director 2022-Present

• Eleventh Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee A, 2023- Present

• Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Personal Injury 2023, 2024

• Miami Dade Bar 40 Under 40 Award Recipient 2023

• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation- 40 Under 40 Outstanding Young Professionals of Southeast Florida 2024