Atty. Joshua Thompson

Atty. Joshua Thompson

Josh has been practicing law since 2010. His practice focuses on civil litigation and encompasses a broad range of areas including medical malpractice, nursing home malpractice, health care law, product liability, personal injury, insurance litigation, business litigation, governmental litigation, and appellate law.

Spartanburg Spartanburg 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Joshua Thompson at a glance

Joshua Thompson is a medical malpractice, business, litigation, health care, and appellate attorney based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, practicing at Boulier Thompson & Barnes LLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2010). Educated at The University of South Carolina (JD, 2010) and Wofford College (BA, 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Serands clients in Spartanburg, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Josh has been practicing law since 2010
  • His practice focuses on civil litigation and encompasses a broad range of areas including medical malpractice, nursing home malpractice, health care law, product liability, personal injury, insurance litigation, business litigation, governmental litigation, and appellate law
  • Josh also counsels healthcare providers on regulatory compliance and represents health care providers before professional licensing boards and administrative agencies
  • Josh is dedicated, honest, and innovative, three qualities which assure he focuses on his clients' best interests in every matter he undertakes
  • Josh is a magna cum laude graduate of both Wofford College and the University of South Carolina School of Law
  • At Wofford, he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and received the David Duncan Wallace History Award
  • While in law school, Josh served as the Associate Managing Editor of the South Carolina Law Review and was inducted into the Order of the Coif and the Order of the Wig and Robe
  • He is a graduate of the Spartanburg Regional Fellows Leadership Program (2012), the South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association Trial Academy (2014), and Leadership Spartanburg (2016)
  • Josh also is honored to have been recognized on Spartanburg's inaugural Forty Under 40 list (2020)
  • Josh is a native of Union, South Carolina, having earned his Eagle Scout Award through Troop 42
  • He now lives in Spartanburg with his wife Beth and sons Caleb and Tate

Practice Areas Explained

Joshua Thompson's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

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

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Joshua Thompson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in South Carolina →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Joshua Thompson is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in South Carolina →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Joshua Thompson is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joshua Thompson

Where is Joshua Thompson's law office located?
Joshua Thompson's law practice is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The firm is Boulier Thompson & Barnes LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joshua Thompson handle?
Joshua Thompson focuses on medical malpractice, business, litigation, health care, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Joshua Thompson practiced law?
Joshua Thompson has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Joshua Thompson go to law school?
Joshua Thompson earned their education at (JD, 2010); (BA, 2007).
How can I contact Joshua Thompson for a consultation?
You can contact Joshua 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 Joshua Thompson received?
Joshua Thompson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

JD
The University of South Carolina
- 2010
BA
Wofford College
- 2007

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Rising Stars
- 2026

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 2010

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