About Tad
After graduating with honors from law school at Northern Kentucky University, Tad Thomas opened his own practice in Louisville. He quickly gravitated to the area of personal injury and civil litigation, an area where he could assist clients in their time of need. Seven years later Mr. Thomas was given the honor of being invited to assist Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway and leading the Civil and Environmental Division of the Attorney General’s Office. Only a few months later he was promoted to one of two Assistant Deputy Attorneys General and was given the responsibility of overseeing four divisions and all of the office’s civil litigation. These four divisions consisted of over 100 personnel including lawyers, staff and sworn law enforcement officers.
During his tenure in the office of the Attorney General, Mr. Thomas litigated cases against the country’s largest pharmaceutical, insurance and petroleum companies and recovered millions of dollars for the Commonwealth. In his first year, he assisted his Office of Rate Intervention in negotiating a rate case with EON’s US Division. His efforts resulted in millions of dollars in savings for Kentucky consumers. He also defended Kentucky’s judges against civil suits, defended the state’s statutes against constitutional challenges and helped lead the fight in an attempt to stop the state’s early release of prisoners. Outside of the courtroom, Mr. Thomas participated in drafting legislation to involve the Attorney General’s office in securities litigation on behalf of the state’s retirement systems, drafted formal opinions of the Attorney General on important public issues and advised the Attorney General on a wide range of policy matters.
Mr. Thomas has now returned to private practice where he will continue to devote his time to civil litigation and the representation of individuals and companies injured at the hands of others. His office, located two blocks from the Louisville courthouses, enables him easy access to the judicial system to work on behalf of his clients.
Practice Areas Include:
- Personal Injury
- Accounting Auditing Malpractice
- Auto Accidents
- Business/Commercial Litigation
- Class Action Cases
- Dangerous Drugs
- Dangerous/Defective Drugs List
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death
Practice areas
- Personal injury: 25%
What constitutes a personal injury? The common answer is anything that imposes bodily harm, of course, but the law defines a certain set of events that may qualify for legal consideration. These include auto accidents, motorcycle accidents and trucking accidents; injuries incurred via transportation such as trains, planes and boats; workplace injuries resulting from machinery or inadequate safety measures; and a variety of miscellaneous issues such as amusement park falls and dog bites.
- Car accident: 20%
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car crash in the state of Kentucky, you should consider your legal options. If you feel you weren’t at fault for the accident, don’t stand by and risk becoming another statistic.
- Nursing home abuse and neglect: 19%
If someone you love has been abused or neglected by a nursing home or assisted living facility that you entrusted your loved one with, you'll want to call today to figure out what your legal options are.
- Class action: 15%
Class actions are essentially similar to other legal action, but with one key difference: rather than one or two injured parties, class actions are comprised of large numbers of individuals who have suffered some sort of loss, usually economic. One of the common misconceptions about class actions in Kentucky is that they always result in an equally divided 'pot' of restitution. In fact, it is not usual for juries to assign different amounts to different victims depending upon their experience.
- Wrongful death: 10%
The term wrongful death has a number of legal definitions, and together these prescribe the full set of legally actionable fatalities. The most common by far is a death associated with an auto accident, including truck drivers and motorcyclists who have been the victims of a fatal collision. Wrongful death may also include acts of medical malpractice, including poor palliative care, nursing home negligence and defective medical devices.
- Trucking accident: 5%
Trucking accidents account for almost 10% of all the accidents that happen on the road today. When there is that much weight and sheer force behind a vehicle, any accident involving said vehicle will undoubtedly cause devastation.
- Defective and dangerous products: 3%
The list runs the gamut of medical emergencies, including poisoning, allergic reactions, internal injuries, slips, falls, broken bones, damaged vision or catastrophic head injuries. Call today at 502.473.9124 for a free case evaluation today.
- Brain injury: 3%
When involved in an accident or injury, if you have sustained damage to your head or brain, there may be more specific and unique rules that will ensure the compensation you deserve. Call Attorney Thomas immediately and stop worrying today.
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2018 | 10/05/2021 |
| NY | Currently registered | 2008 | 08/27/2021 |
| KY | Authorized to Practice Law | 2000 | 10/04/2021 |
| Legal answers | 12 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 50 Lawyers | Kentucky Super Lawyers | 2017 |
| Distinguished Service Award | American Association for Justice | 2016 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
| Top Plaintiffs Lawyers, Product Liability | Louisville Magazine | 2016 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyer Magazine | 2015 |
| Distinguished Service Award | American Association for Justice | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
| Distinguished Service Award | American Association for Justice | 2014 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
| Outstanding Board Member | Kentucky Justice Association | 2013 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
| Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy | Anderson Publishing Company | 2000 |
| CALI Award for Professional Responsibility and Trial Advocacy | Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction | 2000 |
| Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy | International Academy of Trial Lawyers | 2000 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Thomas Law Offices | 2011 - Present |
| Assistant Deputy Attorney General | Office of the Kentucky Attorney General | 2008 - 2010 |
| Acting Executive Director | Office of Civil and Environmental Law | 2008 - 2010 |
| Solo Practitioner | Tad Thomas, Attorney At Law | 2000 - 2008 |
| Adjunct Professor | Salmon P. Chase College of Law | 2000 - 2001 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
| National Crime Victim Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Southern Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
| Public Justice | Member | 2006 - Present |
| Louisville Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
| Kentucky Justice Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| American Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
| Kentucky Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
| Kentucky Justice Association | Proactive Legislation Committee | 2007 - 2007 |
| American Association for Justice | Chairperson | 2006 - 2007 |
| American Association for Justice | Board of Governors Committee Chairperson | 2006 - 2007 |
| Louisville Bar Association | Solo and Small Firm Practice Committee, Vice-Chair | 2006 - 2006 |
| American Association for Justice | New Lawyers Division Board of Governors | 2005 - 2007 |
| American Association for Justice | Publications Committee | 2005 - 2007 |
| American Association for Justice | New Lawyer's Division President's Club | 2005 - 2007 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| American Association for Justice (AAJ) | Decoding Cyber Security | 2017 |
| American Association for Justice (AAJ) | Your Technology Filing Cabinet | 2016 |
| The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association) | Protective Orders: A Comprehensive Approach to Stonewalling | 2015 |
| American Justice Association, Trial | All the Apps You Need for Depositions | 2015 |
| Kentucky Justice Association, Advocate | The Ethics of Social Media | 2014 |
| Kentucky Bar Association, Bench and Bar | Effective Use of Technology in the Courtroom | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| American Justice Association, Trial | The Ethics of Social Media | 2014 |
| Louisville Bar Association, Bar Briefs | Ethical Cloud Computing | 2013 |
| Kentucky Justice Association, The Advocate | The Ethics of Cloud Computing | 2013 |
| Louisville Bar Association Bar Briefs | Top 10 iPad Apps for Lawyers | 2012 |
| The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association) | The Ethics of Social Media | 2012 |
| AAJ Sole Practitioners and Small Firms Section Newsletter | The Ethics of Cloud Computing | 2012 |
| The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association) | Mobile Technology | 2012 |
| AAJ Trial | Going Mobile | 2012 |
| Louisville Bar Association Bar Briefs | Another Thing They Didn't Teach You in Law School - Client Development | 2007 |
| American Bar Association - Truck Accident Litigation (2nd ed.) | Essential Actions: Preserving the Evidence | 2006 |
| Northern Kentucky Law Review, Vol. 27(2) | Returning the Scales to Balance: Execution Impact Evidence In Kentucky | 2000 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon P. Chase College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
| Georgetown College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1997 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, The Greenbrier | iPad from the Office through Trial | 2017 |
| New Jersey Association for Justice | The Paperless Practitioner | 2017 |
| New Jersey Association for Justice | MDS Forms: Where the Information Comes From | 2017 |
| Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association/Civil Justice Foundation | iPads for Lawyers & Paraprofessionals: Set-Up, Pre-Trial & Trial | 2017 |
| American Association for Justice | Using Social Media to Expand Your Practice | 2016 |
| Louisiana Association for Justice | Paperless Depositions | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Justice Association | Ethics of Social Media Marketing | 2016 |
| American Association for Justice | Presenting Demonstrative Evidence in Nursing Home Trials | 2016 |
| American Association for Justice | Top 10 Technology Tools for Your Law Firm | 2016 |
| American Association for Justice | Law Practice in the Digital Age | 2016 |
| Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys | Update on Trial Technology | 2016 |
| South Carolina Association for Justice | Trial Technology | 2016 |
| American Association for Justice | What’s Wrong With My Website | 2016 |
| American Association for Justice | Combating Arbitration in Nursing Home Litigation | 2016 |
| Kentucky Justice Association | Cost Saving Technologies for the Law Office | 2016 |
| Northern Kentucky Inns of Court | Social Media Discovery in 2016 | 2016 |
| American Association for Justice | Advanced Depositions College | 2015 |
| West Virginia Association for Justice | Paperless Office: iPads and Apps for Lawyers | 2015 |
| Southern Trial Lawyers Association, Annual Convention | Intake The Works | 2015 |
| Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, Annual Convention | iPads for Depositions | 2015 |
| Kentucky Justice Association | iPads for Lawyers – From Setup To Pre-Trial and Trial | 2015 |
| Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association/Civil Justice Foundation | iPads for Lawyers & Paraprofessionals: Set-Up, Pre-Trial & Trial | 2015 |
| Kentucky Bar Association Annual Convention | The Paperless Practitioner | 2015 |
| American Association for Justice | Technology in Practice and in the Courtroom | 2015 |
| Kentucky Justice Association | iPads for Lawyers – From Setup To Pre-Trial and Trial | 2014 |
| Ohio Association for Justice | iPads and More: Tech for Lawyers in 2014 | 2014 |
| Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association/Civil Justice Foundation | iPads for Lawyers & Paraprofessionals: Set-Up, Pre-Trial & Trial | 2014 |
| Office of the Kentucky Attorney General | Working with Expert Witnesses: Avoiding Pitfalls | 2014 |
| American Association for Justice, Annual Convention | Why Our Intake Works – What is it? What is the content? How to use the information | 2014 |
| American Association for Justice, Annual Convention | Cloud Computing: Technical and Legal Ethics | 2014 |
| Louisville Bar Association | iPad for Litigators | 2014 |
| Dallas County Bar Association | The New Law Firm Model – Technology for Lawyers | 2014 |
| Oklahoma Association for Justice | Paperless Office: iPads and Apps for Lawyers | 2014 |
| Oklahoma Association for Justice | Social Media Update: Ethical Issues in 2014 | 2014 |
| Ohio Association for Justice | iPads 2: What’s New in Tech for Lawyers | 2013 |
| Kentucky Justice Association | iPads Out of the Box – Basic iPad for Lawyers | 2013 |
| Kentucky Justice Association | iPads and Apps for Lawyers: Depositions and Client Meetings | 2013 |
| Kentucky Justice Association | iPad at Trial | 2013 |
| Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association/Civil Justice Foundation | iPads for Lawyers & Paraprofessionals: Set-Up, Pre-Trial & Trial | 2013 |
| Kentucky Justice Association | Ethics of Social Media (Teleseminar) | 2013 |
| Kentucky Justice Association | iPad Pre-Trial (Webinar) | 2013 |
| Tennessee Association for Justice Annual Convention | iPad at Trial | 2013 |
| Kentucky Bar Association Annual Convention | Technology in the Courtroom | 2013 |
| American Association for Justice Annual Convention | Wireless Office: The Cloud and Document Storage and Backup | 2013 |
| American Association for Justice Annual Convention | Taking Your Office to the Cloud: Exploring the Latest Technology to Enhance Your Practice | 2013 |
| American Association for Justice, Tulane University | Trial Advocacy College: Essentials of Civil Litigation | 2013 |
| Kentucky Justice Association | iPads for Lawyers, Setup, Pre-Trial and Trial | 2013 |
| American Association for Justice | iPads at Trial: Litigating Nursing Home Cases | 2013 |
| New Orleans Bar Association | iPads for Lawyers | 2013 |
| Weekend with the Stars | The Ethics of Social Media and Cloud Computing | 2012 |
| Techapolooza | iPad Pre-Trial and Ethics is Social Media | 2012 |
| Techapolooza | iPad At Trial | 2012 |
| Louisville Bar Association, Litigation Section | iPad for Litigators | 2012 |
| AAJ Annual Convention | Cloud Computing: Is the Sky Really the Limit? | 2012 |
| AAJ Annual Convention | Social Media: Identifying the Ethical Pitfalls of the Communications Revolution | 2012 |
| AAJ Annual Convention | Paperless Office: iPads and Apps for Lawyers | 2012 |
| Oklahoma Association for Justice | Social Media: Identifying the Ethical Pitfalls of the Communications Revolution | 2012 |
| Oklahoma Association for Justice | Paperless Office: iPads and Apps for Lawyers | 2012 |
| Kentucky Justice Association | Social Media: Identifying the Ethical Pitfalls of the Communications Revolution | 2012 |
| El Paso Trial Lawyers Association | iPads at Trial | 2012 |
| Permian Basin Trial Lawyers Association | iPads at Trial | 2012 |
| Ohio Association for Justice Annual Convention | Not Just a Toy: iPads and other Tech for Lawyers | 2012 |
| Kentucky Justice Association | iPads and Apps for Lawyers: Depositions and Client Meetings | 2012 |
| Kentucky Justice Association | iPads at Trial | 2012 |
| PILMMA Spring Marketing Summit | Paperless Office: iPads and Apps for Lawyers | 2012 |
| American Association for Justice | Avoiding Ethical Traps Webinar | 2011 |
| Louisville Bar Association | Social Media: Identifying the Ethical Pitfalls of the Communications Revolution | 2011 |
| Louisiana Association for Justice | Paperless Offices, iPads and Apps for Lawyers | 2011 |
| AAJ Annual Convention | Apps for Lawyers | 2011 |
| Kentucky Justice Association | Using Technology in Your Practice: The Paperless Office | 2011 |
| Jazzfest | Using Technology in Your Cases/Practice | 2011 |
| Basic Training for County Attorneys | Prosecutorial Ethics and Civil Immunity | 2010 |
| Kentucky Legislative Research Commission | E-Discovery for State Government Attorneys | 2008 |
| Kentucky Bar Association | Money Traps for Lawyers | 2007 |
| Louisville Bar Association | Leveling the Playing Field: The Use of Technology in the Courtroom and the Office | 2007 |
| American Association for Justice | Litigating Trucking Cases - From Discovery to Trial: Using Black Box Data to Prove Your Theory of the Case | 2006 |
| American Association for Justice | Fundamentals of Trucking Litigation - Preservation of Evidence in Trucking Cases | 2006 |
| Salmon P. Chase College of Law | Starting Your Solo or Small Firm Practice | 2006 |
| Louisville Bar Association | Negotiation: The New Art of War | 2005 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Lead Paint Poisoning | Settlement |
| Hospital Negligence | Verdict |
| Airline Crash | Settlement |
| Accounting and Auditing Malpractice | Settlement |
| Car Accident | Settlement |
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October 19, 2019
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November 25, 2014
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Kevin Weis, Personal injury Attorney on May 20, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Tad is a true star in the area of personal injury law. Not only is he a fantastic advocate for his clients with a brilliant legal mind, but his firm is cutting edge in its use of technology to present cases at mediation, trial, and otherwise. I endorse him completely.
Michael Campbell, Unknown Attorney on Jul 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tad is an outstanding attorney and is a leader in the field of trial technology (if not the leader). I have heard Tad speak multiple times and it's very clear that he's a passionate advocate for his clients.
Kevin Weis, Personal injury Attorney on May 20, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Tad is a true star in the area of personal injury law. Not only is he a fantastic advocate for his clients with a brilliant legal mind, but his firm is cutting edge in its use of technology to present cases at mediation, trial, and otherwise. I endorse him completely.
Michael Campbell, Unknown Attorney on Jul 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tad is an outstanding attorney and is a leader in the field of trial technology (if not the leader). I have heard Tad speak multiple times and it's very clear that he's a passionate advocate for his clients.
Brian Cook, Car accident Attorney on Jul 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tad is one of the finest attorneys I know in Kentucky. His practice is on the leading edge of technology and I've taught with him (and watched him teach) several high profile seminars in this field.
Lindsay Cordes, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 9, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Tad is an excellent attorney who truly cares about his clients. He is extremely competent yet compassionate, which is why he is a great ally to have in personal injury and nursing home abuse cases.
R. Davenport, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 3, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
An excellent attorney. Mr. Thomas is a skilled professional and well-respected within the community.
Lakota Denton, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 3, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Tad. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
James Desmond, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Julie Butcher, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tad Thomas knows everything there is to know about technology in the courtroom. I have taken classes from him and found him to be knowledgeable and a smart, zealous advocate for his clients.
Justin Key, Unknown Attorney on Jun 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Eric Yost, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 7, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Rene Heinrich, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 28, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
For several years, Tad and I have worked together on cases ranging from personal injury to nursing home neglect. When a case comes into my office that requires extra litigation support, I always call on Tad. He is a great trial lawyer and a great person. He works harder than anyone I know for the sake of his clients. I highly recommend him.
Brian Canupp, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 23, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I am working with Tad on several cases. Over the last 14 years my relationship with Tad has gone from classmate to trusted confidant. I have no problem at all recommending my clients work with Tad.
John Wiley, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 28, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Tad Thomas for several years in what was then ATLA and is now AAJ. Tad is a confident and tireless representative for his clients, and stays on top of the latest updates in the law. Tad stays involved in advocacy organizations that fight for his clients' rights, and is well-respected in the trial lawyer community.
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