Atty. Adam Mark Thompson

Atty. Adam Mark Thompson

Adam Thompson is a seasoned and aggressive New York City trial attorney who has been successfully representing personal injury victims and the criminally accused for over 35 years. Adam Thompson has represented clients and litigated causes with a world-wide impact including most recently participating in the mass tort action against Purdue Pharma, and the spread of OxyContin, creating the opioid epidemic, which was featured in the Netflix series 'PainKiller.

New York New York 37 Years Experience 37 year
Call (917) 970-2730

Profile Summary

About Adam Mark Thompson at a glance

Adam Mark Thompson is a Principal based in New York, New York, practicing at Law Offices of Adam M. Thompson, P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, and construction. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New Jersey (1989), New York (1989), New Jersey (1991), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New Jersey (1992). Educated at Temple University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and City College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Adam Thompson is a seasoned and aggressive New York City trial attorney who has been successfully representing personal injury victims and the criminally accused for over 35 years
  • Adam Thompson has represented clients and litigated causes with a world-wide impact including most recently participating in the mass tort action against Purdue Pharma, and the spread of OxyContin, creating the opioid epidemic, which was featured in the Netflix series 'PainKiller
  • The litigation was resolved in a multi-billion dollar settlement
  • He also participated in the mass tort action against Bayer/Monsanto for their product Roundup, claiming their glyphosate-based weed killer, Roundup, causes cancer (primarily non-Hodgkin lymphoma) and that the company failed to warn users
  • That matter resulted in the settlement of claims for victims over ten billion dollars
  • Adam Thompson has been recognized for his excellence by many legal organizations and groups and received awards for his outstanding trial skills including: Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association - National Trial Lawyers - 2017 Nation's Top 1% Lawyers - National Association of Distinguished Counsel - 2015 Litigator Award Top 1% of Trial Lawyers - Trial Lawyers Board of Regents - 2015 Adam Thompson has been featured as a legal analyst and expert on various cable news networks including HLN, CNN, Fox News, Newsmax, ABC, CBS, NBC, and WPIX
  • He has been featured in various newspapers and publications including the New York Times, New York Post, and New York Daily News
  • For over five years, Adam Thompson hosted the ground-breaking nationally syndicated radio talk show, 'The Adam Thompson Show' where he covered current events, legal trends, and interviewed public figures including politicians, sports athletes, film actors and celebrities
  • Adam Thompson has been an educator for over two decades mentoring interns from local law schools, colleges, and high schools as part of an on-site internship/externship program teaching student all aspects of the civil and criminal law process, including representing a client form case inception until trial
  • Adam Thompson is a noted motivational key note speaker and has publications including
  • The A B C 's of Life
  • Take Control of Your Life Now - Book and DVD series - 2011 How to Handle an Accident Case from Beginning to End - Book

Practice Areas Explained

Adam Mark Thompson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Adam Mark Thompson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Adam Mark Thompson is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New York →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Adam Mark Thompson is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Construction Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Adam Mark Thompson

Where is Adam Mark Thompson's law office located?
Adam Mark Thompson's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Law Offices of Adam M. Thompson, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Adam Mark Thompson handle?
Adam Mark Thompson focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Adam Mark Thompson practiced law?
Adam Mark Thompson has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Adam Mark Thompson go to law school?
Adam Mark Thompson earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Adam Mark Thompson for a consultation?
You can contact Adam Mark Thompson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Adam Mark Thompson received?
Adam Mark Thompson's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Temple University School of Law
- 1988
B.A.
City College of the City University of New York
- 1985

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1989
New York
Admitted: 1989
New Jersey
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1992

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