Bret A. Thompson
Van Buren
Summary
Experienced and devoted attorney with over twelve years of experience, primarily in personal injury law and usually with an emphasis on pre-litigation claims. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving client satisfaction. Skilled in both negotiation and litigation. Dedicated to being present and mindful in all aspects of the life of the case, from intake to disbursement. Values each and every client as if they were the only client.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney
Phil Votaw & Associates
10.2021 - Current
- Department leader/Senior Attorney of Firm's Personal Injury Department (car accidents, premises liability, dog bites, etc.)
- Mentored junior attorneys to improve their legal knowledge, skills, and career growth potential.
- Managed a high case volume in an efficient and administrative minded way to ensure no case was ever left behind by prioritizing tasks and workflows.
- Created, refined, and implemented new systems to more efficiently manage an ever expanding caseload.
- Managed a diverse staff to ensure timely and successful case outcomes.
- Managed high-profile client relationships, enhancing firm reputation and client satisfaction.
- Improved client satisfaction with timely updates and detailed and clear communication of legal processes and expectations.
- Streamlined intake process for new clients, improving client onboarding experience.
- Personally conducted all new client personal client intake interviews.
- Managed and monitored client treatment plan(s).
- Maintained positive business relationships with medical providers.
- Built and reviewed settlement demands for both accuracy and maximum case value.
- Negotiated with insurance adjuster and/or opposing counsel on litigated files to resolve claims favorably for my clients.
- Worked with disbursements team to ensure all financial aspects of the settlement are handled properly (Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, subro, etc).
- At times performed administrative tasks and duties traditionally performed by HR.
Attorney
Taylor King Law
08.2012 - 09.2021
- Managed high-volume caseload throughout Arkansas.
- Navigated the global pandemic by utilizing technology, managing diverse staff from multiple satellite offices.
- Gave devoted service to all clients from beginning to end: from immediately after they signed up to after the case was closed.
- Built effective settlement demands that got the most money as possible for injured clients.
- Negotiated with adjusters to get the most money for clients.
- Litigated when needed in order to make sure clients got the compensation that they deserved.
- Drafted and filed probate pleadings when necessary to effectuate injury settlements.
Law Clerk
Quattlebaum, Grooms, & Tull
06.2009 - 08.2011
- Assisted in transition from paper to paperless case management
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Conducted research for upcoming cases for firm's attorneys.
- Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
Education
J.D. - Law
William H. Bowen School of Law
Little Rock, AR05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - History
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2009
No Degree -
Grayson County Community College
Denison, TX05.2005
Skills
- Active professional license in Arkansas, Texas, and Choctaw Nation
- Skilled in settlement negotiations
- Settlement Demands
- Case management
- Litigation
- Medical records review
- Client counseling
- Medical provider partner outreach
- Ethics and professionalism
Affiliations
- ATLA member since 2012
Timeline
Attorney
Phil Votaw & Associates
10.2021 - Current
Attorney
Taylor King Law
08.2012 - 09.2021
Law Clerk
Quattlebaum, Grooms, & Tull
06.2009 - 08.2011
J.D. - Law
William H. Bowen School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - History
Texas State University
No Degree -
Grayson County Community College
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