Philip W. Thomas
About Philip
Biography
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
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in Mississippi for 32 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Morgan & Morgan
4450 Old Canton Rd., STE 200, Jackson, MS, 39211
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Philip W. Thomas's Reviews
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17 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 17 reviews
Posted by Jim | May 13, 2012
Civil Litigation
Philip did a great job. Very diligent and extremely insightful of the law and specifics of my case.
Posted by Tom | May 06, 2012 | Insurance
Business Insurance claim
One of my companies was involved in a Casualty and Business Interuption dispute with a major insurance company. We reached a settlement on the Casualty portion of the claim although it took nearly a year. The BI portion became hopelessly deadlocked. Mr. Thomas was recommended by a friend and was reta...
Posted by Clara | May 01, 2012 | Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Heritage
I made a call one day in 2007 about my mother who had been abused in a nursing home. I did not know what to expect when I called Philip and he was very professional and understanding. He accepted my families case and worked very hard for us. There were numerous road blocks for us, but with Philip'...
Posted by Mary | April 29, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great lawyer and good experience
Philip took a case that 5 lawyers had turned down. Some telling me that there was no chance to win it. Philip won the case receiving my money back plus more. It was a very good experience and I still keep up with him today. I recommend him very highly and I have recommended him on several occasio...
Posted by Stephan | April 29, 2012 | Business
AWESOME ATTY!!!!!!!
I would recommend Phillip to anyone! He is Honest, Prudent and always accessable. He is an ASSET to my Corporation!!!!
Philip W. Thomas's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Philip. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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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Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
2010 - Present
National Board of Trial AdvocacyBoard Certified Civil Trial Advocate
Member
Member
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Education
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
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
Languages
English