ABOUT US
Greg Thompson
My mission is to resolve every dispute that comes before me where possible. In those cases that can’t be resolved, I want the parties to feel they were treated fairly and ethically and that I explored every possible avenue of resolution. I will work hard to crystallize the relevant issues and move the case toward the day when resolution is more likely.
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Education
2019-2021 | Pepperdine Law School | Malibu
Master of Law Program - ADR with high distinction
2003 | Center For Public Policy Dispute Resolution, AustinThe University of Texas School of Law
1992-1995 | Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration | Boston
Master of Business Administration
1979-1982 | The University of Texas | Austin
Doctor of Jurisprudence with honors
1976-1979 | The University of Texas | Austin
BBA-Accounting with highest honors
Background:
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Married to Jennifer Hebert Thompson with four children
Greg Thompson is licensed in the following courts:
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United States Supreme Court 1991
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals 1983
Federal District Courts:
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Eastern District of Texas 1983
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Southern District of Texas 1985
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Western District of Texas 1986
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Texas Supreme Court 1982
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Court of Federal Claims 2001
Legal Experience
2003 – present | Alternative Dispute Resolution Office
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I have mediated and/or arbitrated successfully thousands of cases involving complex federal and state causes of action, including benzene, asbestos, silica, butadiene, admiralty, commercial/business, environmental, insurance, labor/unions, personal injury, premises liability, employment/Title VII, FELA, business valuation, marital property division, wrongful death, hurricane/wind, appellate, contract disputes, nursing home and others.
1982 – 2003 | Provost & Umphrey Law Firm, L.L.P.
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Preparation, trial and appeals of major civil lawsuits.
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Significant experience in handling complex commercial, personal injury, RICO class action cases; have tried and participated in and/or resolved cases with millions to billions of dollars at stake.
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Participated in greater than 35 recorded decisions; published many articles and spoke at many legal seminars.
Activities
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Co-Chair - Lamar University Capital Campaign, 2009 - 2014
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President - Beaumont Catholic Diocese School Board, 2012 - 2014
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Lamar University Presidential Search Committee, 2012 - 2013
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Board Member - CHRISTUS Health Southeast Texas Board of Directors, 2013 - 2018
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Board Member - National Catholic Educational Association, 2007-2013
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Harvard Scholarship Committee- Houston Area, 2003-2020
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The University of Texas Development Board, 2007-2012
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Mirabeau Society, Lamar University- Inaugural Member, 2012
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Boy Scouts of America Three Rivers Council, 2004-2012
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Current Member Southern Region Board
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Honors and Certificates
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Board Certified - Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law
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Charter Member of The Texas Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
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Distinguished Credentialed Mediator, Texas Mediator Credentialing Association
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American Board of Trial Advocates, Advocate Level, 1996-present
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AV rated - Martindale- Hubbell
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Voted Super Lawyer, Mediator/ADR, 2003-present
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Cris Quinn Community Service Award, 2003-2004
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Outstanding Young Lawyer - Jefferson County, Texas, 1991
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Thomas Moore Award, 2011