Thomas P. Giuffra is a New York trial attorney and a partner at Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo Plotkin & Hellman LLP. His practice includes civil sexual-abuse litigation, medical malpractice and personal-injury cases.
Case
Hochul says James will provide an independent investigation of the alleged Cornell sexual assault. Ziegler objects to the appointment, and Ryan questions whether James's earlier public comments compromise her impartiality.
Role at the time: Attorney representing the complainant identified as Jane Doe
Statement summary
Giuffra welcomes James's appointment and says he and his client look forward to working with her. He says they had lost confidence in the local district attorney.
“look forward to working with Attorney General James to finally obtain justice.”
He praises the appointment as a way to pursue justice after losing confidence in the local prosecutor.
Statement dates: October 1, 2026
Statement dates: October 1, 2026
Statement dates: October 1, 2026
Statement dates: October 1, 2026
