Bryan Thompson

Bryan Thompson

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 13 years

Class action Lawyer Practice Areas: Class Action, Consumer Protection

About Bryan

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Class Action 80%

I represent consumers in class actions relating to unfair debt collection, privacy violations, and other unfair corporate practices.

13 years | 50 cases

80%
Consumer Protection 20%

I (1) defend consumers who are being sued for debts by debt collectors and (2) sue debt collectors who are harassing consumers

13 years | 250 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 1 year

State: California

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 13 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2012

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

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Bryan Thompson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Dale | October 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Credit card debt

Bryan got my suit dropped, he did exactly what he said he would and I would absolutely recommend him to anyone in the future. Also will definitely call him again if the need arises.

Posted by Timothy | March 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Identity Theft

A True Blessing !!!!

I have been dealing with identity theft for numerous accounts over the years. Having creditor after collector call me over accounts I knew nothing about. This one account, in-particular, Bryan was able to swiftly help me resolve with amazing results. Bryan assisted me through the process of how to ha...ndle my case, he explained to me each step of the case in a way that I could understand, and he was very humble and patient with me throughout the entire process. As my attorney, Bryan was very proactive in protecting my rights and in providing quick and reliable feedback. He is a very detailed and professional lawyer. He kept me informed of any and all changes as they occurred and was always on top of the situation. He's very informative of how to handle any problems as they arise. Additionally, he displayed excellent negotiation skills in settling my case. I HIGHLY recommend him to others based on my extraordinary stress-less experience as a client. I am truly thankful for his assistance.

Posted by Juan | March 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Debt collection case

Mr. Thompson was very professional and thorough with our case. He negotiated what we owed down to less than half. He did all the paperwork and made sure he constantly consulted with us. We highly recommend him.

Posted by Jennifer | January 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

WONDERFUL AND VERY KNOWLEDGABLE ATTORNEY!

I highly recommend Bryan Thompson. I recently hired Bryan to handle a large debt matter which I thought would not end in my favor. Boy was I wrong! Bryan is one of the best attorneys I have ever run across and I did not expect the amazing, fast, results of not having to pay anything back on that deb...t. He is an aggressive attorney that gives it to you straight and doesn't mess around. He is extremely knowledgeable in many areas and was the absolute best attorney I could have ever had on my case. If you want an attorney that will fight for you, you want Bryan. He is professional, extremely capable, and very responsive. I am SO THANKFUL that I hired Bryan and I recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Mike | December 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

A collection lawsuit which Bryan showed the case had no merit.

Bryan was referred to me by a friend. From the get go, he acted very professional with my case and took great concern to my legal trouble. Bryan's driving spirt to represent me with dignity and respect during a medical collection debt that was presented one sided to the judge by the plaintiff. Bryan ...was able to express my feelings to the judge to create an equitable outcome with the plaintiffs. Fast acting, truly a great guy, friendly, smart are the characteristics that describe the capabilities of Bryan.

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Bryan Thompson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kaitlyn Copi

Consumer protection lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Phillip Lee

Litigation lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am acquainted with Bryan Thompson on both a personal and professional level and can attest to his levels of expertise, competence, and professionalism. Bryan is a strong advocate for his clients, stays on top of cases, and is a reliable, trustworthy, and effective representative. Highly recommended!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Certificate of Public Service, Illinois Legal Aid Online

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Chicago Consumer Law Center, P.C.

Associations

2015 - Present

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Member

2015 - Present

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois

Member

2014 - Present

U.S. District Court of the Central District of Illinois

Member

2013 - Present

Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois

Member

2013 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Member

2013 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

2012 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

DuPage County Bar Association

2012 - Present

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Cavalry Portfolio Services v. D.S.

Client payed nothing, suit was dismissed

Emerson v. Fidelity Capital Holdings

Defeated Defendant debt collector's Motion to Dismiss. Judgment was later entered in favor of Plaintiff

Szczesniak v. National Account Services

Class of over 600 consumers was certified pursuant to settlement agreement

Rodriguez v. I.Q. Data International

Sucessfully defeated Motion to Dismiss, case was later settled

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Education

2012

Northern Illinois University College of Law

Juris Doctor

2008

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Continuing Legal Education Course

The Shifting Ground on Standing Issues in Consumer Law

2020

Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Training

Current Trends in Consumer Debt and Credit

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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