Atty. Philip G. Thompson
Philip G. Thompson has been a lawyer for over twenty six years and is an active civil trial lawyer, handling cases for both plaintiffs and defendants.
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Philip G. Thompson is a Principal based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Thompson & Thomas P.A.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, real estate, workers comp, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Florida (1996), United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (1996), United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (1996), and United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (1998). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1995) and Auburn University (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Philip G. Thompson has been a lawyer for over twenty six years and is an active civil trial lawyer, handling cases for both plaintiffs and defendants
- He has tried over one hundred cases to verdict in various jury and non jury matters
- Phil is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator
- His areas of focus include personal injury and wrongful death, medical malpractice claims, workers compensation claims, social security disability, and general civil litigation matters
- Before attorney Philip Thompson graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Law in 1995, he graduated magna cum laude from Auburn University
- A former member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Philip possesses no shortage of competence and intellectual curiosity, two traits that have served him well as he’s represented countless West Palm Beach, Lake Worth and Port St. Lucie clients in legal cases over the past two decades
- Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1996 and licensed to practice law before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals later that year
- Philip is also licensed to practice law before the U.S
- District Court for both the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida
- Philip was certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a circuit civil mediator in April 2015, and later qualified by the Florida Supreme Court as an Arbitrator
- A member of the trial lawyers, workers’ compensation and real estate law sections of the Florida Bar
- Philip also serves as a legal member of the Palm Beach and North Palm Beach County bar associations, the Palm Beach County Justice Association, the Florida Justice Association, Florida Workers Advocates, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives
- Philip boasts over 26 years of legal and trial experience with issues involving
- personal injury law, workers’ compensation law and Social Security Disability law
- Over the past sixteen years, Philip has gained legal experience providing real estate title and closing services as an agent for the Attorneys Title Fund out of West Palm Beach, FL
- Having formed Thompson & Thomas, P.A., in 2005, Philip and West Palm Beach attorney Charles Thomas provide first-rate legal counsel to residents of West Palm Beach, Lake Worth and Port St. Lucie, as well as those living throughout Palm Beach, Broward, Dade, Martin, Indian River and Okeechobee counties
- Awards • 2017 – Present, Florida Legal Elite in Florida Legal Trend Magazine • 2015 – Present, named one of Florida’s Super Lawyers • Philip is particularly proud of his role in the verdict in the case of Hyatt v
- Geo Group Inc., recognized by the Daily Business Review as the fifth-highest premises liability verdict in Florida during 2012
- The total amount of the verdict was over $1.25 million
- Hobbies And Community Involvement When not in the office, Phil enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, golfing and training in the martial arts
- Phil also volunteers every year as an advance marshal for the Honda Classic golf tournament
- Memberships • Member of Trial Lawyers, Workers’ Compensation and Real Estate Sections of the Florida State Bar Association • Member of the Palm Beach and North Palm Beach County Bar Associations • Member of the Palm Beach County Justice Association • Member of the Florida Justice Association • Member of the Florida Workers Advocates and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America • Member of the Craig S. Barnard American Inns of Court • Certified Agent of the Attorneys Title Fund • Florida Supreme Court-Certified Circuit Civil Mediator • Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator
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Philip G. Thompson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Philip G. Thompson 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.
Philip G. Thompson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Philip G. Thompson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Philip G. Thompson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Philip G. Thompson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Florida →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Philip G. Thompson is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Palm Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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