Atty. Thomas M. Thistle III

Atty. Thomas M. Thistle III

Tom grew up in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and was a graduate of LaSalle High School in 1982 and Gettysburg College in 1986. He joined a public accounting firm following college and passed the certification requirements to become a CPA (Certified Public Accountant).

Cheltenham Cheltenham 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Thomas M. Thistle III at a glance

Thomas M. Thistle III is a Trial Attorney based in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, real estate, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1997), Pennsylvania (1997), New Jersey (1998), and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1998). Educated at Temple University Beasley School of Law (LL.M. Villanova, 2006) and Gettysburg College (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Cheltenham, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Tom grew up in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and was a graduate of LaSalle High School in 1982 and Gettysburg College in 1986
  • He joined a public accounting firm following college and passed the certification requirements to become a CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
  • After three years in general accounting, Tom worked in Internal Audit for three more years for an international manufacturing company
  • With six years in accounting, Tom felt a strong desire to follow in his family’s law tradition and became a third generation lawyer graduating from Villanova University School of Law in 1996
  • While attending law school, Tom clerked for the Honorable James R. Melinson of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • Upon graduation, he began his career as a trial lawyer alongside his uncle, Dan Thistle, Sr. seeking justice for those who were catastrophically injured through no fault of their own
  • In 2006, Tom obtained his Master’s degree in Trial Advocacy from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law
  • An accomplished trial lawyer, Tom has achieved numerous outstanding results for his clients
  • He focuses his trial skills representing individuals seriously or fatally injured due to the negligence of others whether caused by medical error, product defects, motor vehicle accidents, defective property conditions or the like
  • Outside of his work, Tom loves to spend time with his wife and three beautiful daughters in Mullica Hill, New Jersey
  • An active member of the community, Tom coached his daughters in all of the local sports and is an active member of the Knights of Columbus aiding in their numerous charitable endeavors
  • AFFILIATIONS Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association Pennsylvania Bar Association Pennsylvania Association for Justice New Jersey Association for Justice Salem County, NJ Arbitration Knights of Columbus

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas M. Thistle III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas M. Thistle III 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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Personal Injury

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.

Thomas M. Thistle III is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Thomas M. Thistle III is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Thomas M. Thistle III is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Thomas M. Thistle III is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cheltenham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Thomas M. Thistle III's law office located?
Thomas M. Thistle III's law practice is located in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas M. Thistle III handle?
Thomas M. Thistle III focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, real estate, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Thomas M. Thistle III practiced law?
Thomas M. Thistle III has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Thomas M. Thistle III go to law school?
Thomas M. Thistle III earned their education at (LL.M. Villanova, 2006); (B.A., 1986).
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Education

LL.M. Villanova
Temple University Beasley School of Law
- 2006
B.A.
Gettysburg College
- 1986

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1997
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1997
New Jersey
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1998

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