Michael J Thomson
About Michael
Biography
Mike Thomson joined Purvis Thomson, LLP in the fall of 2001. Since then, he has represented plaintiffs in a variety of civil lawsuits. Mike limits his practice entirely to civil litigation. The majority of his cases involve either serious automobile and trucking accidents or complex litigation including product liability, civil rights violations, brain injury/spinal chord injuries and wrongful death. He was the lead attorney in separate wrongful death product liability actions against Taser International, Inc. and Daimler Trucks North America, Inc. He was co-counsel with John Purvis in a defective seatback case against Ford Motor Company in which the jury returned a verdict of more than $2.9 million in damages. A number of Mike's cases have been written up in both the Denver Post and the Daily Camera.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Colorado for 24 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 31 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Purvis Thomson, LLP
4440 Arapahoe Ave., #100, Boulder, CO, 80303
Purvis Thomson, LLP
1600 Broadway, Suite 1920, Denver Office, Denver, CO, 80203
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Michael J Thomson's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
5 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Professionalism
Posted by Stephanie | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Accomplished and compassionate
Mike Thompson was tirelessly proactive as an attorney regarding cases surrounding the injury of our son, who was shot in a drive-by 17 years ago. His personable demeanor and compassion really helped us through the emotionally draining experience, and with a positive outcome. Years later, he still kee...
Michael J Thomson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mike is extremely experienced, working closely with his clients to achieve the best outcomes. He has a brilliant legal mind, but is also a truly nice guy. Thoughtful and meticulous, he represents the best in the legal community."
"I endorse Michael "Mike" Thomson. He is a legal scholar and prolific legal writer. He has expertise in brain injury cases."
"Mike is a professional, compassionate, and well-respected attorney. If I had a PI claim, I'd want Mike on my side."
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney, SuperLawyers
2023
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers
2022
Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers
2021
Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney, SuperLawyers
2021
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers
2020
Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney, SuperLawyers
2019
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers
2018
Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney, Super Lawyers
2017
Lifetime Achievement, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Partner, Purvis Thomson, LLP
Associations
2022 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
2002 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Boulder County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Colorado Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Ongoing appeal
Education
1994
JD
1991
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Publications
2023
2023
Languages
English