Philadelphia personal injury attorney Thomas Bosworth, known for his TikTok presence as “Tommy the Lawyer,” has been charged with simple assault and harassment following an alleged domestic incident on September 3 in Bala Cynwyd. Witnesses reported seeing Bosworth choking a woman and throwing her into bushes along the Cynwyd Heritage Trail. The woman, identified as his girlfriend, was found with redness on her cheeks and discoloration around her neck. Bosworth was released on $15,000 unsecured bail. ([inquirer.com](https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/thomas-bosworth-tommythelawyer-lawyer-philadelphia-assault-arrest-20260916.html?utm_source=openai))
Bosworth, 37, gained prominence in 2022 after securing a $19.7 million medical malpractice verdict while at Kline & Specter. His departure from the firm led to legal disputes over client poaching allegations, which were settled in 2024. In 2023, he faced sanctions for misconduct during depositions and was criticized by the Pennsylvania Superior Court for his courtroom behavior, though the court upheld his previous verdict. ([inquirer.com](https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/thomas-bosworth-tommythelawyer-lawyer-philadelphia-assault-arrest-20260916.html?utm_source=openai))
The alleged assault occurred in the presence of the couple’s newborn daughter, who was in a stroller at the time. Bosworth’s attorney, Michael van der Veen, stated that Bosworth maintains his innocence and has full confidence in the judicial process. ([inquirer.com](https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/thomas-bosworth-tommythelawyer-lawyer-philadelphia-assault-arrest-20260916.html?utm_source=openai))
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 6.