Samuel G. Thompson Partner
University of North Carolina, J.D., 1968
University of North Carolina, B.S. 1965
Professional Summary
Mr. Thompson has 40 years experience in the courtroom as an advocate for the defense, having tried approximately 300 cases to jury verdict. He has tried cases in all Federal and State trial courts in North Carolina and has experience in all North Carolina appellate courts, as well as the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
He has taught trial advocacy at the International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy in Boulder, Colorado. He frequently gives presentations to physicians groups on subjects ranging from risk management to tort reform.
Representative Clients
MAG Mutual Insurance Company
Professionals Advocate Insurance Company
The Doctor's Company
The Medical Protective Company
The St. Paul Insurance Companies
Community Health Systems, Inc.
Representative Accomplishments and Honors
Listed, Woodward/White, Inc. The Best Lawyers in America
Founder, President and Member, Board of Directors of North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys (NCADA)
Honoree, Top 100 Lawyers list and listed, Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice category,North Carolina Super Lawyers
Professional and Community Activities
Former President and present Member, Board of Directors of Boys and Girls Clubs of Wake County
Former Chair and Member, Board of Directors of Family Violence Prevention Center (INTERACT)
Bar Admissions and Memberships
North Carolina State Bar
North Carolina Bar Association
North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
North Carolina Society of Healthcare Attorneys
International Association of Defense Counsel
Defense Research Institute
Admitted to Practice
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
North Carolina Supreme Court
North Carolina Court of Appeals
All United States District Courts in North Carolina
All State Courts in North Carolina
