Eugene S. Thompson
Top rated Employment & Labor attorney in San Diego, California
Law Office of Eugene S. Thompson
Practice areas: Employment & Labor, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation; view more
Licensed in California since: 1989
Education: University of Pennsylvania Law School
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858-437-8154
Law Office of Eugene S. Thompson
9655 Granite Ridge DrSuite 200
San Diego, CA 92123 Visit website
Eugene S. Thompson, born and raised in Long Island, New York, has established a commendable legal career grounded in the arenas of civil litigation, personal injury and workers’ compensation. The founding shareholder of the Law Office of Eugene S. Thompson in San Diego, California, his practice includes:
• Civil rights
• Personal injury
• Discrimination
• Employment agreement disputes
• Harassment
• Invasion of privacy
• Retaliation
• Trade secret protection
• Wage and hour compliance
• Whistleblower
• Wrongful termination
Mr. Thompson graduated with a Bachelor of Science in history from Swarthmore College in 1986, followed by a Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania in 1989. Upon his admission to The State Bar of California the same year, he embarked on his legal journey in San Diego, gaining invaluable experience at several prestigious law firms.
In 2011, Mr. Thompson took a significant step in his career by opening his own boutique law firm. This venture was driven by his desire to offer a more personalized service, allowing him to work directly with clients and focus intensively on their cases. This approach has enabled him to tailor solutions that align closely with his clients' needs, thereby enhancing their satisfaction and trust in his legal counsel.
Mr. Thompson's litigation background is extensive and varied, with a strong focus on personal injury, and labor and employment law. He is committed to advocating for individual rights and strives to secure outcomes that serve the best interests of his clients. His pragmatic and results-oriented methods have solidified his reputation as a reliable adviser to many individuals across Southern California.
Clients appreciate Mr. Thompson for his ability to efficiently advance their cases, working collaboratively with opposing parties when necessary to ensure practical resolutions. In addition to his professional accomplishments, he is an active member of the legal community and is affiliated with The State Bar of California, the California Lawyers Association and the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego.
Practice areas
Employment & Labor: Employee, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Employment Law - Employee, Labor Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Defense, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Sexual Harassment, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Unions, Wage & Hour Laws, Whistleblower, Wrongful Death
- 60% Employment & Labor: Employee
- 30% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1989, California
Professional Webpage: https://lifehappens.attorney/attorney-profile
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of California
- National Football League Players Association Contract Advisor (1996-1997)
- Member, Citizen's Review Board on Police Practices (2001-2002)
- Member, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
- Member, California Lawyers Association
Educational Background
- Swarthmore College with B.A. in History, 1982-1986
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting / Sexual Harassment, Assaults & Misconduct under Criminal and Labor Law (October 2019)
Office location for Eugene S. Thompson
9655 Granite Ridge Dr
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858-437-8154
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