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Tom Thompson grew up in Tampa. After graduating with honors with a bachelor of arts degree from the University of South Florida, Tom was hired as a legal assistant with the Tampa law firm of Haas, Boehm, Brown, Ridgon, Seacrest, and Fisher. While employed by the firm, Mr. Thompson worked in the field of insurance defense with emphasis in property and commercial liability claims. Mr. Thompson later joined the construction litigation department of Johnson, Blakley and Pope in Clearwater prior to his entry in law school. Mr. Thompson attended the Florida State University College of Law where he was an active member of the Law Review, a published author and member of the law Review’s editorial board. Tom was elected Executive Editor in his third year and directed a special volume devoted to issues then pending before the Florida Legislature.
Upon graduating with honors, Mr. Thompson accepted an
attorney associate position with the Tallahassee firm of Callahan and
Dobbins. While there, his practice consisted primarily of insurance
defense. He also represented self insured clients including Royal Crown
Cola Bottling, North American Van Lines and Sunshine Jr. Food Stores.
Since the establishment of Thompson, Crawford and Smiley,
Mr. Thompson’s primary practice had remained in the litigation field,
both as plaintiff and defense counsel. In addition to serving many
local clients, he has served as counsel for the State of Florida, Omni
Insurance Company, Arbella Mutual Insurance Company, Superior Insurance
Company, Philadelphia Insurance Company, 21st Century Insurance and
Nova Casualty and self insured companies including Budget Rent-A-Car
Systems, Inc., Prestige Home Centers, Inc., and Westinghouse Electric
Company. In addition to defending tort, contract and insurance coverage
claims, Tom has experience litigating racial and sexual discrimination
and RICO actions on behalf of these and many other national, statewide
and local clients.
Mr. Thompson is a member of both the Florida and Georgia
Bars and is admitted to the Federal Bars for the Northern and Middle
Districts of Florida, and the Middle District of Georgia, along with
the Eleventh Circuit. He is a member of the Tallahassee Bar
Association, the Defense Research Institute the Florida Defense Lawyers
Association and in 2001 was appointed by the Florida Attorney General,
Bob Butterworth, as a Chairman for the Florida New Motor Vehicle
Arbitration Board, commonly known as the “lemon law board.”
Tom has received recognition from the Florida Bar for his expertise in the field of civil trial law and has been "Board Certified" in that field by the Bar as a result of his 17 years of trial experience combined with dozens of trials and superior ethical reputation throughout the legal community.
Tom is the director of his local neighborhood association and lives in Tallahassee with his wife, Coni, and their three children.
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1330 Thomasville Rd Tallahassee, FL 323035608 |
| Website: | http://www.tallahasseetriallawyer.com |
| Offices: |
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Business organization, litigation and civil rights/discrimination
prepare wills, and powers of attorney,.Estate planning and Probate court actions
Defending civil rights administrative and litigation claims and assisting client prepare policy manuals
wrongful death, serious personal injury, Auto accidents, torts
Representing the estates and families of those wrongfully injured or killed as the result of the wrongful acts of others
Assist contractors and developers ensure payment and draft contracts.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee Bar Association | member | 1991 - 1900 |
| Tallahassee Bar Association | member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
| Board Certified - Civil Trial | Florida Bar | 2013 |
| Outstanding Chairman - Small Claims Rules | Florida Bar | 2013 |
| AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
| AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
| AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
| Board Certified - Civil Trial | Florida Bar | 2008 |
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2006 |
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2005 |
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2004 |
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2004 |
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1996 |
| Book Award - Property Law | Florida State University School of Law | 1989 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1985 |
| University of South Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1985 |
| Florida State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
| Florida State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1991 | 11/13/2021 | |
| FL | 890596 | 1991 | 09/15/2021 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Florida State University Law Review | Definitional Aspects of Assault Weapon Legislation | 1991 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Leads Group | Employment Discrimination | 2013 |
| Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce | Employment Law | 2010 |
| Chamber Leads Group | Health Care Reform | 2010 |
| Tallahassee Leads Group | What to ask for in a lawyer | 2009 |
| Florida Bar CLE | Discovery | 2006 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Attorney | Callahan, Dobibns & Derr | 1991 - 1993 |
| Associate Attorney | Callahan, Dobibns & Derr | 1991 - 1993 |
| Partner | Thompson, Crawford & Smiley, P.A. | 1993 - 1900 |
| Partner | Thompson, Crawford & Smiley, P.A. | N/A |
| Chair, Lemon Law Arbitration Program | Office Of The Attorney General Of Florida | 2000 - 2013 |
| Chair, Lemon Law Arbitration Program | Office Of The Attorney General Of Florida | 2000 - 2013 |
