Thomas H. Ainsworth III
About Thomas
Biography
I am an accomplished and dedicated litigation and trial attorney with over 37 years of experience representing clients before the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina, the North Carolina Court of Appeals, and the North Carolina Superior, District, and Small Claims Courts. Licensed to practice law in the United States District Court and all courts in the State of North Carolina. I have tried numerous personal injury cases to verdict in North Carolina.
● Trial and pre-verdict settlement $1.38 million dollars; LatonJa Williams vs. James Harrington, et al.; 97CVS1355 Union County; Contested liability; tractor-trailer/car collision; quadriplegic mother of two
● Mediated settlement $1.48 million dollars; HVAC worker, agency issue; traumatic amputation (2007)
● Successful appeal – dental malpractice; expert issue; Roush v. Kennon, 188 N.C. App. 570 (2008)
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
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Licensed in North Carolina for 44 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1981
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2005
Location
Law Offices of Thomas H. Ainsworth III
227 W. Fourth Street, Suite 220, Charlotte, NC, 28202
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Thomas H. Ainsworth III's Reviews
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Posted by Julie | April 24, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
Lawyer
I have consulted with Tom about multiple cases in his area of expertise, personal injury law. He is very responsive, insightful and knowledgeable. Moreover, he really knows his way around the courtroom and he is highly effective.
Posted by Inga | April 19, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
Honest and reliable attorney
I met with Mr. Ainsworth twice about matters that needed a fast and confidential resolution. I found this lawyer to be honest, reliable, and genuinely concerned. I felt like he would stand in the corner of anyone who has been wronged and he’d help make things right. He really seems to know his craft...
Thomas H. Ainsworth III's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is a knowledgeable attorney who will get the best result possible for his clients."
"Tom is a very skilled and knowledgeable trial lawyer who is well respected in the legal community. I work with him as co-counsel on cases from time to time and can vouch for his legal abilities and passion in helping his clients."
Discrimination lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2005.
Censure issued in NC, 2005
updated on 04/12/2019This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
“This incident resulted from a dispute between attorneys over which attorney was responsible for a particular case when a partnership ended. My license to practice law has continuously been in good standing for over 37 years.”
Honors
2014
Advisory Council Service Award, Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club
2007
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2005
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Litigator/Trial Attorney/Owner, T.A. Ainsworth III, P.A
2008 - 2019
Litigator/Trial Attorney, Downer, Walters & Mitchener
2005 - 2007
Litigator/Trial Attorney, Crumley & Associates
2000 - 2005
Litigator/Trial Attorney, Ted Greve & Assoc.
1998 - 2000
Litigator/Trial Attorney, Tim Harris & Associates, P.A.
1987 - 1998
Litigator/Trial Attorney, Downer, Walters & Mitchener
Associations
2010 - Present
St. Luke's Lutheran Church Executive CounselExecutive Council
1995 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1994 - Present
Leading the Way Advisory Board for United Way of Central CarolinasMember
1988 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for Justice (previously NC Academy of Trial lawyers)Member
1983 - Present
Mecklenburg County BarMember
1981 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
2009 - 2014
Salvation Army Boys and Girls ClubExecutive Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Court of Appeals decision successful for my client
$1.5 Million settlement
Education
1980
JD
1977
Program in Medical Sciences (PIMS)
1975
B.S. Pre-Med
1971
High School
Speaking Engagements
2006
2003
2002
Professional Responsibility
1999
1996
Damages Update
Publications
2006
2003
2002
1999
1988
Languages
English