Ryan Thompson
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Dallas, Texas
Practice Areas:
Personal injury,
Animal bites,
Brain injury,
Construction accident,
Medical devices,
Motor vehicle defects,
Premises liability - plaintiff,
Sexual abuse - plaintiff,
Toxic mold,
Trucking accidents,
Wrongful death
Education Qualification:
Baylor University School of Law
Practice Areas:
Personal injury,
Animal bites,
Brain injury,
Construction accident,
Medical devices,
Motor vehicle defects,
Premises liability - plaintiff,
Sexual abuse - plaintiff,
Toxic mold,
Trucking accidents,
Wrongful death
3300 Oak Lawn Ave., Suite 300Dallas, Texas, 75219
First Admitted: 2004, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://1800lionlaw.com/attorneys/ryan-l-thompson-2/
Bar/Professional Activity:
- American Association for Justice, Products Liability Section, Member
- San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- San Antonio Bar Association, Member
- American Association for Justice, Member, 2010 - Present
- Illinois, 2012
- Kentucky, 2013
- Pennsylvania, 2018
- Law 360, Product Liability Editorial Advisory Board, 2014, 2015, 2016
- State Bar of Texas
- San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors, 2015
- Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, CLE Committee Chair, 2018
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors, 2021-Present
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Legislative Committee, 2020-Present
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association, CLE Committee, 2021-Present
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Fellowship Member, 2017-Present
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Membership Committee, 2015-2017, 2021-Present
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Advocates, 2012-2014
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Advocates, 2012-2014
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Oklahoma Bar Association
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- State Bar of California, 2014
- State Bar of Arizona
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
- Parker v. Finney, May 11, 2018
- Hartofelis v. Best, Dec 11, 2018
- Yanez v. Martinez, Dec 26, 2018
- Thomas v. Hatcher Sanitation, Feb 12, 2019
- Garrett v. Bender, Mar 07, 2019
- Bell v. Tello, Apr 09, 2019
- Clinton v. Hannah, Apr 24, 2019
- 202526 - Young v. Deere's Farm & Ranch services LLC, May 29, 2019
- Wiscombe v. Reece Albert Trucking LLC, et al., Jun 04, 2019
- Milson v. Morejon Padron, Jun 05, 2019
- Groves v. Smith, Jun 18, 2019
- Terry v. James, Jul 12, 2019
- Warden v. Landscaping Your Way, Jul 18, 2019
- Gilchrist v. Snow, Aug 19, 2019
- Rekieta v. Timco Logistics Systems, et al., Sep 12, 2019
- Ford v. Catholic Charities Fort Worth Transportation, Oct 18, 2019
- Tackett v. Pineda, Nov 27, 2019
- Cheek v. Jackson- Morgan, Dec 18, 2019
- Segovia, et al. v. Salvador, Dec 19, 2019
- Ratcliff v. Holloway, Jan 29, 2020
- Olivera v. Ebersold, Apr 01, 2020
- Facundo v. Lone Star Transportation, LLC, Apr 06, 2020
- Halloran v. Turner, Apr 08, 2020
- Carlucci v. Skylark Logistics, Inc., Apr 13, 2020
- Galish v. Poonawala, May 26, 2020
- Allen v. White, Jun 03, 2020
- Kimbrell v. Collins, Jun 05, 2020
- Hernandez v. Penske Leasing and Rental Company, Jun 15, 2020
- Client was seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident. After significant case workup, the case was mediated and resulted in a gross settlement of $1,990,018.11, which was the entirety of the remaining available insurance coverage., 2022
- Fuentes v. Knight Refrigerated, Jun 24, 2020
- Madison v. Trout Trucking Co Inc., Jul 08, 2020
- Client was a pedestrian hit by a commercial vehicle. Liability was denied and the client's former attorney released her case. We thereafter signed the client's case, fought the liability denial, and were able to obtain a settlement with the defendant for $1,000,000.00., 2021
- Clients were injured in an accident with a big rig. The injuries were significant and required surgery and lengthy treatment. The firm filed suit and made claims against the responsible parties, including the driver, the trucking company, and other related parties. As a result of the additional claims and parties identified by the firm through discovery, we were able to settle the case for our clients in the amount of $2,000,000.00., 2022
- Client's were the family members of a pedestrian who was hit and killed by a drunk driver. The driver had consumed large amounts of liquor at a local bar. The firm investigated the driver and the bar and were able to establish liability against both parties. Collectively, the defendants paid $1,030,000.00 to settle the client's claims in litigation., 2022
- Client suffered fatal injuries in a hit and run accident with a large commercial vehicle. The firm located the vehicle, established liability, and obtained a settled inclusive of all available insurance in the amount of $1,032,871.84., 2021
- Client was seriously injured in a utility terrain vehicle rollover accident. We were able to identify the responsible parties and obtain a settlement of $3,255,000.00., 2020
- Client was seriously injured in a commercial vehicle accident, suffering back and head injuries, among other significant injuries. The defendants denied liability. We filed suit against the responsible parties and were able to obtain a settlement of $4,750,000.00, 2020
Honors/Awards:
- Avvo, Rating: 10.0 (Superb)
- Order of Barristers, 2003
- Randolph Williams Award, Hunton & Williams LLP, 2004
- The Pro Bono College, State Bar of Texas, 2005
- Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2014-2022
- “Best Lawyers,” Plaintiffs PI General, Scene in S.A., 2010
- “Rising Stars,” Scene in S.A., 2011-2012
- “Best Lawyers,” Plaintiffs PI Product Liability, “Top Personal Injury Lawyers,” Scene in S.A., 2010-2017
- “Top Personal Injury Lawyers,” Scene in S.A., 2014-2017
- Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2012-2014
- Top 40 Under 40 Texas Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2012-2014
- Board of Advocates & Fellowship Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Americas Most Honored Lawyers - Top 1%, The American Registry, 2022
- AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2018-2022
- Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell, 2020-2022
- Lifetime Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Inducted 2018
- Lifetime Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Inducted 2019
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2013-2022
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2013-2022
- Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers, Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association, 2018-2022
Educational Background:
- University of Texas at Austin, B.A. in English, 2000
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- "Managing the Chemical and Industrial Crisis as it Emerges, with a View Toward the Resulting Litigation", American Bar Association, Litigation Section, 2010
- Dallas Bar Association Headnotes Enforcing Settlement Agreements: Getting What You Bargained For, 2006
Industry Groups:
- Consumers
- Individuals
- injury victims
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