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:
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.
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Acquired: 1993
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4450 Old Canton Rd., STE 200, Jackson, MS, 39211
Showing 1 - 5 of 17 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | May 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Philip Thomas is our model of a stellar attorney - well-versed and experienced in law. While representing us, he took time to understand our complex situation, he proposed creative solutions and explained our options (and our opponent's options) at each stage of the legal process. Philip listened to ...
Posted by Susan Greer | October 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I have had the privilege of knowing Philip Thomas since 1996. Not only is he an outstanding person and very knowledgeable of the laws of Mississippi and most any attorney in Mississippi; he has the utmost experience and highest integrity to achieve the best outcome when representing the interests of...
Posted by anonymous | June 9, 2015
I can only give Philip Thomas the highest ratings in his representation of my interests. Insightful facts that I have learned: 1. From his career background, Philip has chosen to practice as an independent attorney verses a large group practice that affords him the latitude of representation su...
Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2012
I was sued in a frivolous lawsuit. The claims against me were slanderous, despicable and false. When I turned to Philip for help, I could see I was in good hands. He was thorough and knowledgeable and easily reachable. His assistant was also kind, knowledgeable and quick to respond as well. Philip im...
Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2012
Philip Thomas is an attorney who successfully represented me in a difficult litigation case about eight years ago. Here are the main reasons why I think Philip did a great job for me as an attorney: 1. I resided in a different state and I found Philip on the internet and hired him over the p...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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2021
Commercial Litigation, Professional Malpractice Law, 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
Commercial Litigation, Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2018
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
2017
Top 50 Attorneys in Mississippi, Super Lawyers
2017
2017 Mid-South Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2017
Commercial Litigation, Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Commercial Litigation; Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Personal injury general - plaintiff, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Comm. Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Personal Injury Plaintiff: General, Super Lawyers
2012
Plaintiff Personal Injury; Professional Negligence, Plaintiff, Super Lawyers
2012
Commercial Litigation, Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, The Best Lawyers in America
2011
Personal Injury, Plaintiff; Professional Liability Plaintiff, Super Lawyers
2010
ABA Blawg 100 Honoree, ABA Journal
2003
Pro Bono Award, Jackson Young Lawyers Association
2002
President's Award- Mississippi Volunteer Lawyer of the Year, Mississippi Bar
2020 - Present
Litigation Attorney, Morgan & Morgan
2002 - 2020
Owner, Philip Thomas Law Firm
1996 - 1996
Clinical Instructor, University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Health Related Professions
1995 - 2002
Shareholder/ Associate, Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz
1993 - 1995
Associate, Wise Carter Child and Caraway
2010 - Present
National Board of Trial AdvocacyBoard Certified Civil Trial Advocate
Member
Member
Member
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
2018
Going Paperless in a Law Office
2017
Mediation and Negotiations - Plaintiff's perspective
2017
Social Media and the Law: A Bench and Bar Discussion
2015
2015
Solo and small firm practice in Mississippi
2014
Tort Reform in Mississippi after 10 years
2013
2012
2012
Use of Blogging in Law Practice
2011
How to Use Blogging in Your Law Practice
2011
The Google Mistrial- Jurors and Social Media
2011
Practicing Law
2011
Everything that expert witnesses want to know but are afraid to ask
2008
Federal Practice: Discovery
2007
Nursing Home Litigation
2007
Nursing Home Litigation
2007
Civil Trials
1998
Medical Records
1997
Medical Records
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