$ 250-350 per hour
PRO
Thomas Austin Thompson
Virtual Consultation Available
About Thomas
Biography
I enjoy being in the courtroom and representing clients in litigation matters; including personal injury, domestic relations, criminal law and business disputes. I am also a trained mediator and collaboratively trained attorney who can assist clients in appropriate cases to find common ground to resolve disputes outside of the courtroom. In addition, I represent several governmental entities such as the Villages of Pioneer, Edon and Fayette and am a former County Prosecuting Attorney.
EDUCATION: Honors graduate of The University of Toledo College of Law (Cum Laude, 1997); Member of the Order of the Coif national legal honor society; Ohio Regent’s Fellow award winner, 1994; Merit Scholar 1996, 1997.
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Business Administration from Tiffin University (Magna Cum Laude, 1994).
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More than 20 years assisting public agencies as a Village Solicitor and former Prosecuting Attorney.
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Over 20 Years Courtroom Experience. Personal Injury; Divorce/Dissolution; Criminal Law; We Can Help!
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
50%
28 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
28 years
Criminal Defense
10%
General Practice
10%
28 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Ohio for 28 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Bish, Butler & Thompson Limited
(419) 636-3919
Fax
1210 West High Street, Bryan, OH, 43506
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Avvo Review Score
29 Client Reviews
Thomas Austin Thompson's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. He gives good, solid, practical advice in the AVVO community."
"Mr. Thompson is very smart, a skilled writer, and gifted with impeccable judgment. In addition to those considerable professional skills, he also offers candor and pragmatic assessments on the complicated real-life issues presented daily on the Q and A forum. I read Mr. Thompson's contributions here regularly and I respect and value his insights and advice."
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"I endorse this lawyer. He provides thoughtful answers addressing the asking party's needs."
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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top 100 Lawyers - Litigation, American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
Clients' Choice Award 2013, AVVO
1997
Order of the Coif, Toledo Chapter - The Order of the Coif
1995
Merit Scholar, University of Toledo
1994
Regents Fellow, Tiffin University
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Partner, Bish, Butler & Thompson, Ltd
2007 - 2013
County Prosecuting Attorney, Williams County, Ohio
2002 - 2013
Village Solicitor, Village of Edon, Ohio
2000 - 2013
Village Solicitor, Village of Pioneer, Ohio
1997 - 2006
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Williams County
Associations
2013 - Present
Ohio Association for JusticeTrucking Safety Section
2012 - Present
Northwest Ohio Family Law AssociationBoard Member
2011 - Present
Ohio Mediation AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Morrison R. Waite American Inn of CourtBarrister
1999 - Present
Ohio Association for JusticeMember
1999 - Present
Kiwanis Club of BryanFormer President/Board Member
1997 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Williams County Bar AssociationMember - Past Preseident
2006 - 2012
National Distrcit Attorneys AssociationMember
2005 - 2011
Toledo Bar AssociationMember
1997 - 2012
Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Doe vs. ABC Company (Confidential)
Settlement of $1,450,000.00
Education
1997
University of Toledo College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Tiffin University
B.B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2011
Senior Citizens Safety Awareness Month
Medication Theft and Safety
2009
Professional In-Service Seminar
Child Sex Abuse Education
2008
Senior Citizens Safety Awareness Month
Elder Abuse
2005
Juvenile Court Symposium
Role of the Attorney in Juvenile Court Proceedings
Publications
2004
Bryan Times
Concealed Carry Law Contains Myriad of Exceptions
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
QDRO and pension distribution
11 Jul 2025
Q&A
The at fault driver's insurance told me that the bil is only $25,000, how do I know they are telling the truth?
10 Jun 2025
Q&A
Do I have a case?
06 Jan 2025