Atty. Michael J. "Mike" Thomson
Mike Thomson joined Purvis Thomson, LLP in the fall of 2001. Since then, he has represented plaintiffs in a variety of civil lawsuits.
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Michael J. "Mike" Thomson is a personal injury, class action, and product liability attorney based in Boulder, Colorado, practicing at Purvis Thomson LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Colorado (2002). Educated at University of Colorado at Boulder (J.D., 1994) and Central Michigan University (B.A.Sc., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Boulder, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mike Thomson joined Purvis Thomson, LLP in the fall of 2001
- Since then, he has represented plaintiffs in a variety of civil lawsuits
- Mike limits his practice entirely to civil litigation
- The majority of his cases involve either serious automobile and trucking accidents or complex litigation including product liability, civil rights violations, brain injury/spinal chord injuries and wrongful death
- He was the lead attorney in separate wrongful death product liability actions against Taser International, Inc. and Daimler Trucks North America, Inc. He was co-counsel with John Purvis in a defective seatback case against Ford Motor Company in which the jury returned a verdict of more than $2.9 million in damages
- A number of Mike's cases have been written up in both the Denver Post and the Daily Camera
- Mike Thomson's practice has given him experience in Federal and State District Courts as well as Federal and State Appellate Courts
- His experience both before and after joining the firm gives him detailed knowledge of the operations of various governmental entities and the laws which govern the operations of such entities
- Mike does a significant amount of pro bono work.He grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, graduating from Elk Grove High School in 1984
- He graduated from Central Michigan University in 1991 summa cum laude with a bachelor's of science degree in accounting
- His love for the mountains brought him to Boulder, Colorado where he attended law school
- Mike Thomson graduated from the University of Colorado School of Law in 1994
- After graduating from law school, Mike worked as a political consultant in the state of Colorado for candidates for U.S
- Senate, House of Representatives, State Legislature, District Attorney, and local school board
- From January 1999 thru June 2000, Mike Thomson was the Director of Community Relations and Lobbyist for the Boulder Valley School District
- During his tenure with the school district, the Daily Camera in an editorial once referred to him as "The ambassador for our schools
- Just as he was a strong advocate for the students of Boulder Valley School District, he is now a strong advocate for his clients and their rights
- Mike has spent his entire legal career working with John Purvis and Bill Gray, working for them as a law clerk while he was in law school and then returning to the firm as an associate attorney in 2001
- He is honored to be part of a law firm that practices law with such distinction and integrity
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. "Mike" Thomson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Colorado
Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boulder are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado 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 Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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