Atty. James S. Thompson

Atty. James S. Thompson

Asbestos has wreaked havoc with so many lives because of its extremely harmful health effects. The real tragedy is that, had the makers and sellers of asbestos products only supplied adequate warnings of the dangers surrounding asbestos exposure, there would have been fewer cases of sickness and death.

New York New York 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About James S. Thompson at a glance

James S. Thompson is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Weitz And Luxenberg P C. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1995) and New York (1996). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1995) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Asbestos has wreaked havoc with so many lives because of its extremely harmful health effects
  • The real tragedy is that, had the makers and sellers of asbestos products only supplied adequate warnings of the dangers surrounding asbestos exposure, there would have been fewer cases of sickness and death
  • Since the asbestos marketers couldn't be bothered with taking so simple an action, it falls to us at Weitz & Luxenberg to try to make things right for the innocent people who've been harmed
  • James S. Thompson draws upon his exhaustive knowledge and formidable lawyering skills as an associate attorney in our Asbestos Litigation group to help victims of mesothelioma, asbestosis and asbestos-related lung-cancer utilize the courts to obtain compensation for the costs of medical care and for lost present and future income
  • Mr. Thompson - hailing from the state of New York - entered practice in 1995 by gaining admission to the bar of New Jersey (followed swiftly by admission to the bar of New York)
  • Mr. Thompson in 1995 obtained a juris doctor degree from Seton Hall University School of Law
  • in 1991, he earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of North Carolina

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James S. Thompson's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Weitz And Luxenberg P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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James S. Thompson has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1995
B.A.
University of North Carolina
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1995
New York
Admitted: 1996

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