Since graduating magna cum laude in 2005 from the University of Memphis School of Law, Thomas has helped make a difference in the lives of victims of serious personal injury, wrongful death, and professional negligence.
Thomas has extensive trial experience in both state and federal court. Among other victories in the courtroom, Thomas obtained a $3.7 million jury verdict in a personal injury trucking case and a $500,000 wrongful death jury verdict in an auto accident case. Thomas also achieved a $2.75 million wrongful death settlement stemming from an apartment fire that killed a young child.
Thomas has also made appearances before the Tennessee Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Thomas has also made appearances before the Tennessee Supreme Court, Tennessee Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
At the age of only 37, Thomas served as President of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, an organization committed to preserving the civil justice system and protecting the rights of injured Tennesseans. Thomas was one of the youngest people to ever hold this position. Thomas is active in several additional statewide and nationwide organizations and is frequently called upon to teach other attorneys at educational seminars.
In 2012, Thomas was named to the National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40.
In 2015 Thomas was invited to join the American Board of Trial Advocates, which is an invitation-only prestigious organization reserved for only the most experienced and ethical lawyers in the country.
Thomas also has a 10 out of 10 rating with Avvo, an independent attorney review website, and an AV Preeminent Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating among attorney peers and judges.
Thomas has been featured in the Commercial Appeal and the Memphis Daily News and has contributed as a featured guest columnist in the Commercial Appeal. Thomas has also made appearances on local TV news stations NBC, CBS, ABC, and FOX13.