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Tad Thomas
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Biography
Tad Thomas has been a trial lawyer for over 20 years. After graduating with honors from law school at Northern Kentucky University, he opened his own practice in Louisville handling criminal and civil cases. He quickly gravitated to the area of personal injury and complex civil litigation, an area where he could assist clients in their time of need.
In 2008, Mr. Thomas started a three year stint with the Office of the Kentucky Attorney General as one of two Assistant Deputy Attorneys General. In addition to handling high profile civil litigation for the office he was responsible for 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.
Mr. Thomas returned to private practice in 2011 and formed Thomas Law Offices in Louisville, Kentucky. Over the years, as Tad’s reputation and practice grew, the firm began expanding its reach beyond Kentucky. Today, the firm has grown to more than a dozen attorneys in four offices while handling cases across the country. Thomas Law Offices has offices in Chicago, IL. Columbia, MO. and Cincinnatti, OH.
In addition to making sure his firm provides quality representation to all of its clients, Mr. Thomas spends a great deal of time advocating for changes in laws to protect consumers and ensuring Americans’ Seventh Amendment right to jury trial is protected. Mr. Thomas is currently the President-Elect of the American Association for Justice, the nation’s largest organization for trial lawyers. Finally, education of his fellow lawyers is also important to Mr. Thomas who spends travels the country speaking at conventions and continuing legal education programs on a wide range of issues such as deposition and trial techniques, ethics and technology.
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
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Illinois for 7 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 17 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Kentucky for 25 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Thomas Law Offices
9418 Norton Commons Blvd, Suite 200, Louisville, KY, 40059
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Posted by Matthew | July 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney
My experience
Provided great help with my case, easy to contact and communicate with. Was up front and honest with my options and gave realistic expectations. I was very happy with how my needs were handled. Many years later he still made himself available after hours for legal counseling and advice with qualit...
Tad Thomas's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"An excellent attorney. Mr. Thomas is a skilled professional and well-respected within the community."
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"I endorse Tad. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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"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."
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"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2017
Top 50 Lawyers, Kentucky Super Lawyers
2016
Distinguished Service Award, American Association for Justice
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Top Plaintiffs Lawyers, Product Liability, Louisville Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer Magazine
2015
Distinguished Service Award, American Association for Justice
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Distinguished Service Award, American Association for Justice
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Outstanding Board Member, Kentucky Justice Association
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2000
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
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Thomas Law Offices
2008 - 2010
Assistant Deputy Attorney General, Office of the Kentucky Attorney General
2008 - 2010
Acting Executive Director, Office of Civil and Environmental Law
2000 - 2008
Solo Practitioner, Tad Thomas, Attorney At Law
2000 - 2001
Adjunct Professor, Salmon P. Chase College of Law
Associations
2016 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
National Crime Victim Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Southern Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Public JusticeMember
2000 - Present
Louisville Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Kentucky Justice AssociationMember
2000 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Kentucky Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2007
Kentucky Justice AssociationProactive Legislation Committee
2006 - 2007
American Association for JusticeChairperson
2006 - 2007
American Association for JusticeBoard of Governors Committee Chairperson
2006 - 2006
Louisville Bar AssociationSolo and Small Firm Practice Committee, Vice-Chair
2005 - 2007
American Association for JusticeNew Lawyers Division Board of Governors
2005 - 2007
American Association for JusticePublications Committee
2005 - 2007
American Association for JusticeNew Lawyer's Division President's Club
Sample of Legal Cases
Lead Paint Poisoning
Settlement
Hospital Negligence
Verdict
Airline Crash
Settlement
Accounting and Auditing Malpractice
Settlement
Car Accident
Settlement
Motorcycle Accident
Settlement
Wrongful Death
Settlement
Dump Truck Runs Over Child Riding Her Bike
Settlement
Teen Hit Head-On
Settlement
Education
2000
Salmon P. Chase College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Georgetown College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, The Greenbrier
iPad from the Office through Trial
2017
New Jersey Association for Justice
MDS Forms: Where the Information Comes From
2017
New Jersey Association for Justice
The Paperless Practitioner
2017
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association/Civil Justice Foundation
iPads for Lawyers & Paraprofessionals: Set-Up, Pre-Trial & Trial
2016
South Carolina Association for Justice
Trial Technology
2016
Northern Kentucky Inns of Court
Social Media Discovery in 2016
2016
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Update on Trial Technology
2016
Louisiana Association for Justice
Paperless Depositions
2016
Kentucky Justice Association
Cost Saving Technologies for the Law Office
2016
Kentucky Justice Association
Ethics of Social Media Marketing
2016
American Association for Justice
Combating Arbitration in Nursing Home Litigation
2016
American Association for Justice
What’s Wrong With My Website
2016
American Association for Justice
Law Practice in the Digital Age
2016
American Association for Justice
Top 10 Technology Tools for Your Law Firm
2016
American Association for Justice
Presenting Demonstrative Evidence in Nursing Home Trials
2016
American Association for Justice
Using Social Media to Expand Your Practice
2015
West Virginia Association for Justice
Paperless Office: iPads and Apps for Lawyers
2015
Southern Trial Lawyers Association, Annual Convention
Intake The Works
2015
Kentucky Justice Association
iPads for Lawyers – From Setup To Pre-Trial and Trial
2015
Kentucky Bar Association Annual Convention
The Paperless Practitioner
2015
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association/Civil Justice Foundation
iPads for Lawyers & Paraprofessionals: Set-Up, Pre-Trial & Trial
2015
Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, Annual Convention
iPads for Depositions
2015
American Association for Justice
Technology in Practice and in the Courtroom
2015
American Association for Justice
Advanced Depositions College
2014
Oklahoma Association for Justice
Social Media Update: Ethical Issues in 2014
2014
Oklahoma Association for Justice
Paperless Office: iPads and Apps for Lawyers
2014
Ohio Association for Justice
iPads and More: Tech for Lawyers in 2014
2014
Office of the Kentucky Attorney General
Working with Expert Witnesses: Avoiding Pitfalls
2014
Louisville Bar Association
iPad for Litigators
2014
Kentucky Justice Association
iPads for Lawyers – From Setup To Pre-Trial and Trial
2014
Dallas County Bar Association
The New Law Firm Model – Technology for Lawyers
2014
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association/Civil Justice Foundation
iPads for Lawyers & Paraprofessionals: Set-Up, Pre-Trial & Trial
2014
American Association for Justice, Annual Convention
Cloud Computing: Technical and Legal Ethics
2014
American Association for Justice, Annual Convention
Why Our Intake Works – What is it? What is the content? How to use the information
2013
Tennessee Association for Justice Annual Convention
iPad at Trial
2013
Ohio Association for Justice
iPads 2: What’s New in Tech for Lawyers
2013
New Orleans Bar Association
iPads for Lawyers
2013
Kentucky Justice Association
iPads for Lawyers, Setup, Pre-Trial and Trial
2013
Kentucky Justice Association
iPad Pre-Trial (Webinar)
2013
Kentucky Justice Association
Ethics of Social Media (Teleseminar)
2013
Kentucky Justice Association
iPad at Trial
2013
Kentucky Justice Association
iPads and Apps for Lawyers: Depositions and Client Meetings
2013
Kentucky Justice Association
iPads Out of the Box – Basic iPad for Lawyers
2013
Kentucky Bar Association Annual Convention
Technology in the Courtroom
2013
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association/Civil Justice Foundation
iPads for Lawyers & Paraprofessionals: Set-Up, Pre-Trial & Trial
2013
American Association for Justice, Tulane University
Trial Advocacy College: Essentials of Civil Litigation
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 Annual Convention
Wireless Office: The Cloud and Document Storage and Backup
2013
American Association for Justice
iPads at Trial: Litigating Nursing Home Cases
2012
Weekend with the Stars
The Ethics of Social Media and Cloud Computing
2012
Techapolooza
iPad At Trial
2012
Techapolooza
iPad Pre-Trial and Ethics is Social Media
2012
PILMMA Spring Marketing Summit
Paperless Office: iPads and Apps for Lawyers
2012
Permian Basin Trial Lawyers Association
iPads at Trial
2012
Oklahoma Association for Justice
Paperless Office: iPads and Apps for Lawyers
2012
Oklahoma Association for Justice
Social Media: Identifying the Ethical Pitfalls of the Communications Revolution
2012
Ohio Association for Justice Annual Convention
Not Just a Toy: iPads and other Tech for Lawyers
2012
Louisville Bar Association, Litigation Section
iPad for Litigators
2012
Kentucky Justice Association
iPads at Trial
2012
Kentucky Justice Association
iPads and Apps for Lawyers: Depositions and Client Meetings
2012
Kentucky Justice Association
Social Media: Identifying the Ethical Pitfalls of the Communications Revolution
2012
El Paso Trial Lawyers Association
iPads at Trial
2012
AAJ Annual Convention
Paperless Office: iPads and Apps for Lawyers
2012
AAJ Annual Convention
Social Media: Identifying the Ethical Pitfalls of the Communications Revolution
2012
AAJ Annual Convention
Cloud Computing: Is the Sky Really the Limit?
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
Kentucky Justice Association
Using Technology in Your Practice: The Paperless Office
2011
Jazzfest
Using Technology in Your Cases/Practice
2011
American Association for Justice
Avoiding Ethical Traps Webinar
2011
AAJ Annual Convention
Apps for Lawyers
2010
Basic Training for County Attorneys
Prosecutorial Ethics and Civil Immunity
2008
Kentucky Legislative Research Commission
E-Discovery for State Government Attorneys
2007
Louisville Bar Association
Leveling the Playing Field: The Use of Technology in the Courtroom and the Office
2007
Kentucky Bar Association
Money Traps for Lawyers
2006
Salmon P. Chase College of Law
Starting Your Solo or Small Firm Practice
2006
American Association for Justice
Fundamentals of Trucking Litigation - Preservation of Evidence in Trucking Cases
2006
American Association for Justice
Litigating Trucking Cases - From Discovery to Trial: Using Black Box Data to Prove Your Theory of the Case
2005
Louisville Bar Association
Negotiation: The New Art of War
Publications
2017
American Association for Justice (AAJ)
Decoding Cyber Security
2016
American Association for Justice (AAJ)
Your Technology Filing Cabinet
2015
The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association)
Protective Orders: A Comprehensive Approach to Stonewalling
2015
American Justice Association, Trial
All the Apps You Need for Depositions
2014
American Justice Association, Trial
The Ethics of Social Media
2014
Kentucky Bar Association, Bench and Bar
Effective Use of Technology in the Courtroom
2014
Kentucky Justice Association, Advocate
The Ethics of Social Media
2013
Kentucky Justice Association, The Advocate
The Ethics of Cloud Computing
2013
Louisville Bar Association, Bar Briefs
Ethical Cloud Computing
2012
AAJ Trial
Going Mobile
2012
The Advocate (Kentucky Justice Association)
Mobile Technology
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
Louisville Bar Association Bar Briefs
Top 10 iPad Apps for Lawyers
2007
Louisville Bar Association Bar Briefs
Another Thing They Didn't Teach You in Law School - Client Development
2006
American Bar Association - Truck Accident Litigation (2nd ed.)
Essential Actions: Preserving the Evidence
2000
Northern Kentucky Law Review, Vol. 27(2)
Returning the Scales to Balance: Execution Impact Evidence In Kentucky
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