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Jason Thompson
Biography
Jason Thompson represents clients in class action and multidistrict litigation (MDL) involving consumer protection, employment rights, and mass tort cases in federal and state courts throughout the United States. His clients include individuals as well as municipalities, healthcare plans, and unions.
Over the past 23 years, Jason has been recognized for his excellence as a trial lawyer, including selection by his peers as a Super LawyerTM, board certification by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and an AV Preeminent Lawyer rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Jason has been appointed as class counsel and in MDL leadership positions in cases involving antitrust, overtime pay, insurance coverage, environmental pollution, and consumer protection. He has been asked to testify repeatedly before the Michigan Legislature regarding the state’s pharmaceutical immunity law and amendments to qui tam provisions under Michigan’s Medicaid fraud law.
Practice Areas
Antitrust Law
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Environmental Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Trial Attorney Charfoos & Christensen, P.C.
Year: 2001 - 2006
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Charfoos &
Year: Current
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Shareholder Sommers Schwartz, PC
Year: 2008 - Current
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Trial Attorney J. Thompson & Associates, PLC
Year: 2006 - 2008
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Professional Associations
American Association for Justice Member (Current)
Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member (Current)
Michigan Association for Justice Member (Current)
American Arbitration Association Member (Current)
The National Trial Lawyers Member (Current)
Michigan State Bar  # P47184 Member (Current)
Publications
“Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Rejects Old Approach to Michigan’s Drug Immunity Defense,” Michigan Bar Journal
“Supreme Court Confirms Importance of Class Actions” Michigan Association for Justice Journal
“Wage and Hour Litigation – Employee Status” Michigan Bar Journa
For additional Articles & Publications, see Jason Thompson's biography at www.sommerspc.com
Awards
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AV Preeminent Lawyer – Peer Review Rating of 5.0 out of 5.0
Martindale Hubbell
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Leading Lawyers
Leading Lawyers
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Michigan
National Trial Lawyers Association
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Michigan Super Lawyers – 2006-2012 and 2014 to present
Super Lawyers
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“Up & Coming Lawyers”
Michigan Lawyers Weekly 2001.0
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Top Settlement
Michigan Lawyers Weekly 2012.0
Education
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University of Southern California B.A. (1989) | Economics
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Michigan State University College of Law J.D. (1992)
Year: 1992
Speaking Engagements
For additional Speaking Engagements, see Jason Thompson's biography at www.sommerspc.com
For additional Speaking Engagements, see Jason Thompson's biography at www.sommerspc.com
Certifications
- Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer: National Board of Trial Advocacy
Sommers Schwartz P.C.
1 Towne Square, Ste 1700, Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 436-8453