About Michelle
Michelle Thompson focuses her practice on trucking accidents and catastrophic injury cases. As a Board Certified Trial Advocate, she has the credentials and 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
Recognition
- Board Certified Trial Advocate — National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Super Lawyers — Top 100 in Nevada (2022-2024)
- American Board of Trial Advocates — Member
- Trucking Litigation Group — AAJ
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