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Represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigation, commercial litigation, business disputes and personal injury.
2017-2018: Ranked Top 50 attorney in Mississippi by Mid-South Super Lawyers.
2012-2019: Best Lawyers in America (commercial litigation).
2011-2018: Mid-South Super Lawyers.
Tried numerous cases to verdict in state and federal court for plaintiffs and defendants. Representative verdicts:
- $1.9 million verdict in a nursing home neglect case in Hinds County
- $1.8 million verdict in a medical malpractice case in Harrison County
- $800,000 medical malpractice cancer misdiagnosis verdict in Hinds County
- $6.4 million verdict in breach of trust case in Hinds County
- Major defense verdicts in life insurance sales fraud cases in Hinds County, Jasper County and Union County.
Tried cases to verdict in state courts throughout Mississippi. These include Harrison, Hinds (First Judicial District, Jackson), Jackson, Jasper (First Judicial District, Paulding), Jasper (Second Judicial District, Bay Springs), Lee, Rankin, Union and Warren.
Tried cases to verdict in federal courts in Jackson, Oxford, Gulfport, Aberdeen, Natchez and Hattiesburg. Three oral arguments in appeals before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans.
Tried multiple arbitration disputes to decision.
Practice areas
- Personal injury: 80%
auto accidents and other general personal injury cases.
29 years
- Litigation: 10%
Commercial litigation, breach of trust, legal malpractice and other general litigation
29 years
- Wrongful death: 10%
29 years
Languages spoken
English
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Morgan & Morgan
4450 Old Canton Rd.
STE 200
Jackson, MS, 39211
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS | Active | 1993 | 03/31/2022 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Litigation, Professional Malpractice Law | Best Lawyers in America | 2021 |
| Commercial Litigation, Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs | Best Lawyers in America | 2020 |
| 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
| Commercial Litigation, Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs | Best Lawyers in America | 2019 |
| 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
| 2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
| Top 50 Attorneys in Mississippi | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
| Commercial Litigation, Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs | Best Lawyers in America | 2018 |
| 2017 Mid-South Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
| Commercial Litigation, Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs | Best Lawyers in America | 2017 |
| Top 50 Attorneys in Mississippi | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
| Commercial Litigation; Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs | Best Lawyers in America | 2015 |
| Comm. Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs | Best Lawyers in America | 2014 |
| Personal injury general - plaintiff | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
| Personal Injury Plaintiff: General | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| Plaintiff Personal Injury; Professional Negligence, Plaintiff | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
| Commercial Litigation, Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs | The Best Lawyers in America | 2012 |
| Personal Injury, Plaintiff; Professional Liability Plaintiff | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
| ABA Blawg 100 Honoree | ABA Journal | 2010 |
| Pro Bono Award | Jackson Young Lawyers Association | 2003 |
| President's Award- Mississippi Volunteer Lawyer of the Year | Mississippi Bar | 2002 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Litigation Attorney | Morgan & Morgan | 2020 - Present |
| Owner | Philip Thomas Law Firm | 2002 - 2020 |
| Clinical Instructor | University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Health Related Professions | 1996 - 1996 |
| Shareholder/ Associate | Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz | 1995 - 2002 |
| Associate | Wise Carter Child and Caraway | 1993 - 1995 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Board of Trial Advocacy | Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate | 2010 - Present |
| American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
| Mississippi Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
| Mississippi Bar | Member | N/A |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
| Louisiana State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1989 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| How to Hang Your Shingle | Going Paperless in a Law Office | 2018 |
| Summer School for Lawyers | Opening and Running Solo Practice | 2018 |
| Mississippi Bar Convention | Social Media and the Law: A Bench and Bar Discussion | 2017 |
| Mississippi Bar Litigation 101 Series | Mediation and Negotiations - Plaintiff's perspective | 2017 |
| Jackson Young Lawyers monthly membership meeting | Solo and small firm practice in Mississippi | 2015 |
| Mississippi Bar Litigation 101 Series | Case Evaluation for the Solo Practitioner | 2015 |
| MSCPA Business Valuation/ Litigation Support Conference Day | Tort Reform in Mississippi after 10 years | 2014 |
| Mississippi Bar Bridge the Gap Series | Duty to Opposing Parties and their Counsel | 2013 |
| Jackson Young Lawyers monthly membership meeting | Use of Blogging in Law Practice | 2012 |
| Miss. Sports Law Review Fall Symposium: The Impact of Concussion Lawsuits on the Future of Football | NFL Head Injury Litigation | 2012 |
| Univ. of Miss. Law School CLE Tool Box Series: Social Media Implications and Applications | How to Use Blogging in Your Law Practice | 2011 |
| Miss. Bar Litigation Section Focus on the Jury | The Google Mistrial- Jurors and Social Media | 2011 |
| MC Law School MAJ Chapter Monthly Meeting | Practicing Law | 2011 |
| Business Valuation & Litigation Support Services Conference | Everything that expert witnesses want to know but are afraid to ask | 2011 |
| Magnolia Bar Association CLE | Federal Practice: Discovery | 2008 |
| Magnolia Bar Association CLE | Nursing Home Litigation | 2007 |
| Building Your Civil Trial Skills | Civil Trials | 2007 |
| Nursing Home Malpractice: Evaluating and Addressing Accountability | Nursing Home Litigation | 2007 |
| Legal Update Seminar | Medical Records | 1998 |
| Legal Update Seminar | Medical Records | 1997 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Successful defense in bad faith denial trial |
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May 9, 2018
Awesome Attorney!
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Posted by Susan Greer
October 14, 2016
Philip W. Thomas - Knowledgeable, Meticulous, Passionate and Trustworthy
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June 9, 2015
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October 26, 2012
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Great lawyer and good experience
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Attorney endorsements
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Philip Hearn, Litigation Attorney on Jun 10, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Philip. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Philip Hearn, Litigation Attorney on Jun 10, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Philip. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
James Tinsley, Unknown Attorney on May 22, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Robert Williamson, Litigation Attorney on Jul 4, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have enjoyed getting to know Philip since he opened his office next door to mine. He is a true maven of the arts of advocacy and persuasion. I hope we find a case we can work together on soon.
John Giddens, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 30, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Fearless, capable, and extremely nimble in the Courtroom. I have tried several cases with Philip and even one against. He is a true student of trial tactics.
Marc Amos, Medical malpractice Attorney on Oct 28, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. Philip is extremely intelligent and diligent. He is a tireless advocate for his clients, and will obtain the best results possible for his clients. He stays at the cutting edge with respect to trial strategies and trial technology, and is at his best when working on complex cases such as medical malpractice and legal malpractice claims. You simply can't go wrong in asking Philip to represent you.
Stephen Burrow, Litigation Attorney on Apr 6, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Although it has been a few years since we worked on the same matter, in my experience Phillip is an excellent attorney, whose word has been gold. I highly recommend him.
Dustin Thomas, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Apr 4, 2010
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Philip on the other side and found him to be professional and courteous. He was a pleasure to work with and a lawyer who was a fierce advocate for his client, which is what all clients deserve.
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