About Michelle
Michelle Thompson focuses her practice on trucking accidents and catastrophic injury cases. She has the courtroom experience that insurance companies take seriously. Her specialization in trucking cases means she understands the complex federal regulations, industry standards, and corporate structures that come into play in commercial vehicle accidents.
Michelle is known for her aggressive discovery tactics and her ability to hold trucking companies accountable for safety violations. She has successfully recovered millions for clients injured by negligent trucking companies, and her reputation for thorough preparation often leads to favorable settlements before trial.
After graduating from Georgetown University Law Center, Michelle began her career at a national trucking defense firm—experience that gives her unique insight into how trucking companies and their insurers approach litigation.
Education
- J.D., Georgetown University Law Center
- B.A., English, Howard University
Bar Admissions
- Nevada State Bar
- U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Selected Experience
- Trial-focused practice in trucking and catastrophic injury
- Background at a national trucking defense firm
- Work involving commercial carriers and federal safety regulations
- Leads high-stakes injury work at the firm
Representative Results
$4.2M
Truck Accident — I-15 Collision (Co-counsel with James Rodriguez)
$1.4M
Truck Accident — Delivery Vehicle
$950K
Auto Accident — T-bone Collision
$750K
Wrongful Death — Workplace Accident