Atty. Gary Thompson
The telephone pole is only 40 feet in the air. That doesn’t sound so high until you are at the top and now you have to get your feet on the top and stand up on it.
Traffic Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Henderson, NV · 31+ Years Experience
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About Gary Thompson at a Glance
Gary Thompson is a Member based in Henderson, Nevada, practicing at Thompson Traffic Lawyers. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on traffic. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1995). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1995) and University of Nevada (B.S., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Henderson, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gary Thompson
- The telephone pole is only 40 feet in the air
- That doesn’t sound so high until you are at the top and now you have to get your feet on the top and stand up on it
- Gary is participating in a leadership program
- Climbing this pole, and then standing on top is a part of the team building exercise
- He’s wearing a helmet in case he slips
- And there are ropes attached to keep him from falling
- His team is below, holding the ropes and cheering him on
- He takes a breath, ignores the fear, stands up and raises his hands!
- That is who Gary Thompson is
- A fearless attorney
- Gary’s fearless attitude suits him well in traffic court, and in negotiating traffic accidents with insurance companies
- When arguing tickets in front of judges, or negotiating with insurance companies you can’t be fearful or intimidated
- The stakes can be high if you lose
- Clients are facing large fines, traffic school, or not being able to pay medical bills
- Letting the fear get to you can be the difference between winning and losing
- And that is why Gary wins more cases than he loses
- Gary graduated from University of Las Vegas Nevada (UNLV) with a business degree
- He then went on to earn his law degree from the University of San Diego
- Gary began practicing law in 1995, and is licensed to practice in the State of Nevada
- Gary is also admitted to practice law before all District Courts in the State of Nevada, as well as the U.S
- Federal District Court and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Personal Insights What would you do if not a lawyer?
- Be a lifeguard
- Love the smell of suntan lotion
- Favorite movie seen recently?
- LaLa Land
- Much better than I expected
- Current book you are reading?
- Just Win Baby
- Story of Al Davis and Oakland Raiders
- Unique Hobby?
- I love to BBQ
- I’ll BBQ anything from ribs, to tri-tip, to brisket
- Something you are proud of?
- I was recently awarded Alumni of the Year for Henderson Leadership
- This program is amazing it was an honor to receive this award
- If you could be an animal, what and why?
- An eagle, because of how high they can fly and how well they can see
- Plus, they have no natural predators
- Most Memorable Case?
- A client was pulling out of Smith’s Grocery and his mirror clipped the other car’s mirror
- He checked and didn’t see any damage so started to drive away
- The other driver comes out of Smith’s and starts screaming at my client
- My client points to the mirror and show’s no damages, then drives away
- An hour later a policeman knocks on his door and gives him a traffic ticket for leaving the scene of the accident
- We got the whole ticket dismissed because there was no damage
- You can leave the scene of an accident if there are no injuries, and there is no damage
- What Makes You a Good Traffic Attorney?
- My experience and knowledge of the traffic courts
- I’ve been handling tickets in all the courts surrounding Las Vegas for more than 20 years
- I know the traffic laws and more importantly I know how the judges like to apply these laws
- What Makes You a Good Traffic Accident Attorney?
- Many attorneys out there are about them, and their fees
- They don’t really care about the bottom line from the client’s perspective
- I have a background in accounting and understand that if a client goes to trial they may not end up more money
- The attorney will make more money for going to trial, but not the client
- The key to being a good traffic accident lawyer is negotiate a settlement without going to trial
- This maximizes the client’s bottom line, instead of the attorney’s
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Gary Thompson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary Thompson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Henderson.
Traffic Violations in Henderson
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Henderson
Practicing law in Nevada. Legal matters in Nevada are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Henderson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nevada state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nevada 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 Nevada courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Henderson Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Henderson-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Henderson Choose Gary Thompson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Gary Thompson's practice in the field of traffic.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gary Thompson brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Traffic Practice
Concentrating on traffic means Gary Thompson's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Henderson
A Henderson-based practice means Gary Thompson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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