Practice areas: Personal Injury, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2004
Education: Baylor University School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2025 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2012 - 2014 Call today:
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3300 Oak Lawn Ave.Suite 300
Dallas, TX 75219 Visit website
With over two decades of experience in the legal field, Ryan Thompson has garnered the adulation of his peers and numerous legal organizations through his pristine, client-centric practice, emphasizing meticulous focus and an unwavering work ethic. As the managing partner and lead trial counsel of Thompson Law Injury Lawyers in Dallas, Texas, he is well-equipped to take on personal injury law matters of maximal complexity, such as motor vehicle accidents and truck collisions.
Mr. Thompson completed his undergraduate studies in 2000, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Texas at Austin. He went on to attend the Baylor Law School, where his involvement in many activities and student organizations bolstered his shrewd legal acumen and talents. After receiving his Juris Doctor in 2004, he obtained his license to practice law in Texas and, later on, in Oklahoma, Arizona, Illinois, Kentucky, California and Pennsylvania.
Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Thompson has always prioritized his clients’ goals above all else, ensuring they get the top-quality representation they deserve no matter the challenges and obstacles in their way of obtaining just compensation.
A few notable verdicts and settlements Mr. Thompson has helped procure for his clients include a $4.75 million settlement in a commercial vehicle accident case, a $3.25 million settlement for a client injured in a rollover accident and a $2 million settlement in a big-rig accident case.
A stalwart champion for his clients, Mr. Thompson understands the immense physical, emotional and financial difficulties they face after suffering debilitating injuries due to no fault of their own, and he strives to provide them the peace of mind they deserve. For his many contributions, he has been peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell and holds a perfect 10.0 rating on Avvo. Furthermore, he has received the following acknowledgments:
- The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40
- The Million Dollar Advocates Forum: Life member
- The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum: Lifetime membership
- The Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association: Top 25
- The American Registry: Top 1%, America’s Most Honored Lawyers
- TopVerdict.com: #1 Settlement in Collin County
- Scene in San Antonio magazine: Best Lawyer in San Antonio
Outside his law practice, Mr. Thompson maintains close affiliations with numerous legal organizations, including the State Bar of Texas, the American Association for Justice, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Advocates), The State Bar of California and the State Bar of Arizona. In addition, he is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Kentucky Bar Association, the Oklahoma Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Pharmaceutical, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 50% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 50% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2004, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://1800lionlaw.com/attorneys/ryan-l-thompson-2/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association, Vice-Chair Continuing Legal Education, 2025
- 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
- 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, 2014-2025
- “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, 2013-2025
- 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
- Consumers
- Individuals
- injury victims
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Ryan is a hard worker, a great lawyer, and gets big results for his clients. He cares.”
“Ryan has represented and continues to represent thousands of DFW residents in connection with PI their claims, and he has earned a top-notch reputation with his clients and among other lawyers on both sides of the bar.”
“He's built an extraordinary trial law firm in N TX, and he's won the respect of N TX state court lawyers and judges.”
“Ryan is a marvelous civil trial lawyer with whom I have worked closely since 2009.”
“Ryan worked for me years ago at a different firm (Fulbright) and remains the best trial lawyer and most confident, tenacious counsel I've had the privilege to know. If I personally ever needed a lawyer, he's the one I'd want.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2012 - 2014
