Thomas Ainsworth III
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Thomas Ainsworth III
Biography
Program in Medical Sciences (PIMS) 1975-1977, Florida State University
Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D. 1980
Licensed to practice law in North Carolina since 1981 with 38 years of experience in personal injury
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum (limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients)
Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice (formerly North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers)
Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember, North Carolina Bar Association
Member, Mecklenburg County Bar
NC Court of Appeals successful decision, Roush v. Kennon, 188 N.C.App. 570 (2008) (dental malpractice)
Editor, 2nd Edition, North Carolina Law of Damages, Harrison Publishing Co. 1988
Author, Trying the Automobile Injury Case in North Carolina, National Business Institute, 1999
Author and presenter Wake Forest University School of Law, Continuing Legal Education seminars on Professional Responsibility 2000; Damages 2002; and Practical Evidence 2003 and 2006
St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Church Council 2012-2020Member, North Carolina Historical re-enactment Society (6th NC regiment), Revolutionary War re-enactor
Past Member, Advisory Council, Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Fees
- Free Consultation - All personal injury consultations free of charge
- Contingent Fees - contingency fee usually standard 33.3% (1/3), but variable
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Contingency fees are variable depending on circumstances of the case
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Firm head Law Offices of T.H.Ainsworth
Year: 2019 - Current
Description:
Associate Downer, Walters & Mitchener, P.A.
Year: 2008 - 2019
Description:
Associate Crumley Roberts, PLLC
Year: 2005 - 2007
Description:
Associate Tim L. Harris & Associates, P.A.
Year: 1998 - 2000
Description: Firm split up in 2000
Associate Downer, Walters & Mitchener, P.A.
Year: 1987 - 1998
Description:
Associate Weaver, Bennett & Bland, P.A.
Year: 1984 - 1987
Description: left to practice personal injury exclusively
Associate Paul L. Whitlield, P.A.
Year: 1982 - 1984
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Associate Ted L. Greve & Associates, P.A.
Year: 2000 - 2005
Description:
Professional Associations
North Carolina State Bar  # 9671 Member (1981 - Current)
Mecklenburg County Bar Association Member (1982 - Current)
North Carolina Advocates for Justice Member (1988 - Current)
Publications
North Carolina Law of Damages, 2nd Edition Harrison Publishing Co. (September 1, 1988)
Trying the Automobile Injury Case in North Carolina National Business Institute (September 1, 1999)
Professional Responsibility CLE Wake Forest University School of Law (September 1, 2000)
Practical Evidence 2006 Wake Forest University School of Law (September 1, 2006)
Practical Evidence 2003 Wake Forest University School of Law (September 1, 2003)
Damages CLE Wake Forest University School of Law (September 1, 2002)
Awards
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Membership
Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2005.0
Note: Successful $1.5 Million Dollar Settlement for quadriplegic client after week of trial
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2nd Membership
Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2007.0
Note: Successful Settlement of third party work injury claim
Education
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Wake Forest University School of Law J.D. (1980) | Law
Year: 1977 - 1980
Honors: Activities: Moot Court Board
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Davidson College B.S. (1975) | Pre-medicine
Year: 1971 - 1975
Honors: Activities: Yearbook, football
Speaking Engagements
Practical Evidence 2006, CLE Seminar, Wake Forest University School of Law, September 15, 2006, Wake Forest University School of Law, chapter author and presenter with CLE Manual
Practical Evidence 2006, CLE Seminar, Wake Forest University School of Law, September 15, 2006, Wake Forest University School of Law, chapter author and presenter with CLE Manual
Law Offices of T.H.Ainsworth, III, P.A.
333 W. Trade Street, Suite 370, Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 584-9945