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Ty Thompson joined Mills Paskert Divers in 2002. Ty is a board certified construction specialist with over twelve years of commercial litigation experience in matters primarily devoted to complex commercial litigation, including construction, suretyship, and collection matters. He has been recognized as a "Florida Super Lawyer," “Florida Trend Legal Elite," and is rated AV-Preeminent, Martindale Hubbell's highest rating for ethics and the ability to practice law.
Ty graduated with a degree in building construction from the University of Florida’s M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management. Before enrolling in law school, Ty worked for a national construction company, where he served as a project coordinator and participated in the overall management of multi-million dollar construction projects throughout the country. As a result, he has considerable technical knowledge that is helpful in his construction litigation practice.
In his spare time, Ty enjoys watching Gator athletics and spending time with his wife, Tara, and his boys, Gray and Camp and baby girl Ryan.
| Ty Grant Thompson: | Member at The Mills Paskert Divers |
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100 N Tampa St Ste 3700 Tampa, FL 33602-5835 |
| Website: | http://www.mpdlegal.com/attorneys/ty-thompson/ |
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Mills Paskert Divers
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In his construction and surety practice, Ty has represented owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, and sureties. Ty’s representation has involved garden-variety construction claims as well as complex contract and commercial surety claims. These claims have dealt with disputes on public and private projects of varying types including apartment and condominium and townhome complexes, assisted living facilities, office buildings, reservoirs, public roadwork and schools.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association, Tort and Insurance Practice Section, Fidelity and Surety Law Committee | Co-chair, Young Professionals Subcommittee | 2011 - 2013 |
| The Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, Construction Law Committee | Chair of the Surety & Insurance Subcommittee | 2011 - 2015 |
| American Bar Association, Tort and Insurance Practice Section, Fidelity and Surety Law Committee | Vice Chair | 2013 - 1900 |
| American Bar Association, Tort and Insurance Practice Section, Fidelity and Surety Law Committee | Vice Chair | N/A |
| American Bar Association, Tort and Insurance Practice Section, Fidelity and Surety Law Committee | Vice Chair | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Task Force on Outreach to Young Lawyers | 2014 - 2014 |
| American Bar Association | TIPS Now! Fellow Task Force on Outreach to Young Lawyers | 2014 - 2014 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2015 |
| Top Rated Litigator | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| Florida Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| Legal Elite Up & Comer | Florida Trend Magazine | 2013 |
| Florida Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
| Rising Star | Florida Super Lawyers | 2012 |
| Rising Star | Florida Super Lawyers | 2011 |
| Rising Star | Florida Super Lawyers | 2010 |
| Board Certified - Construction Law | Florida Bar | 2010 |
| Legal Elite Up & Comer | Florida Trend Magazine | 2007 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1996 |
| University of Florida | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1996 |
| Stetson University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
| Stetson University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
| Stetson University | MBA - Master of Business Administration | 2002 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 585041 | Member in Good Standing | 2002 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, Construction Law Institute Conference | Insurer & Surety Insolvency and its Effect on Claims | 2015 |
| Fidelity and Surety Law Committee’s Spring Meeting | Ethical and Other Considerations When Settling or Pursuing Your Principal’s Claims | 2014 |
| ABA publication | The Surety Underwriter’s Desk Book | 2013 |
| Gulfcoast Fidelity and Surety Institute | Should I Take The Bait? The Risks and Ethical Concerns of Entering Into Joint Defense Agreements with Your Principal | 2013 |
| Gulfcoast Fidelity and Surety Institute | Should I Take The Bait? The Risks and Ethical Concerns of Entering Into Joint Defense Agreements with Your Principal | 2013 |
| Gulfcoast Fidelity and Surety Institute | Serving Two Masters: The Ethics of Joint Representation of Bond Sureties and Principals | 2012 |
| Gulfcoast Fidelity and Surety Institute | The Rising Clamor of Successor Obligees: Contenders or Pretenders? | 2011 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, Construction Law Institute Conference | Insurer & Surety Insolvency and its Effect on Claims | 2015 |
| American Bar Association, Tort and Insurance Practice Section, Fidelity and Surety Law Committee Spring Meeting | Ethical and Other Considerations When Settling or Pursuing Your Principal’s Claims | 2014 |
| The Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, Construction Law Institute Conference | Serving Two Masters: The Ethics of Joint Representation of Bond Sureties and Principals | 2012 |
| Fidelity and Surety Law Committee’s Mid-Winter Meeting | Fundamentals for a Lifelong Partnership: The Lifecycle Approach to Infrastructure Delivery | 2011 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Project Engieer | Centex Corporation | 1997 - 2000 |
| Project Engieer | Centex Corporation | 1997 - 2000 |
| Shareholder | MIlls Paskert Divers | N/A |
| Shareholder | MIlls Paskert Divers | 2002 - 1900 |
| Shareholder | MIlls Paskert Divers | N/A |
