700 Central Avenue,  
Suite 500                             
St.Petersburg, FL 33701

T (727) 823-0540
F (727) 823-0230

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Practice Areas

Civil and Commercial Litigation;
Casualty Litigation; Professional
Malpractice; Sovereign Immunity
Defense;Insurance and Bad Faith Defense; Internet Liability Litigation

Education

University of Florida, B.S. 1987        
University of Florida College of Law, J.D. 1990 Emory University School of Law, 
Ll.M. 1991

Bar Admissions

Florida Bar, 1990
Georgia Bar, 1991 (inactive)

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
All Florida State Courts

Distinctions

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar
AV Preeminent Rated Lawyer
Florida Super Lawyers 2006-present

Quick Look

Mr. Thompson has a diverse civil and commercial litigation practice that ranges from catastrophic personal injury disputes to complex insurance, business and internet related litigation.  He also regularly consults with clients regarding litigation avoidance and good faith claim practices. Mr. Thompson has successfully defended lawsuits at both trial and appellate levels.

Representative Experience

• Department of Justice - Civil Trial Attorney with Tax Division 1991-1995

Professional Affiliations

• Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
• Defense Research Institute
• Florida Defense Lawyers Association
• St. Petersburg Bar Association

Community Involvement

• St. Petersburg Free Clinic Board of Directors 2001; President 2007-2009; Treasurer 2005-2007.
• Rotary International, Downtown St. Petersburg Club, Member 1997 to present; Board of Directors - 2007 to present; Current President Elect.

Publications

• Indecent Exposure: Can the CDA protect your website from liability? - FDCC Article of the Month

Presentations

• Third Party Bad Faith Adjustor Primer
• Percutaneous Endoscopic Discectomy - What you need to know for evaluation, deposition and trial.