How much does it cost to hire Fred for a class action case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Fred walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Fred offer a free consultation?

Fred charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Fred's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Fred's current terms during booking.

How long do class action cases in South Carolina typically take?

Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Fred gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Fred take my case if I'm outside Mount Pleasant?

Fred is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Fred will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Fred?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Fred will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Fred accepting new class action clients right now?

Fred's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Fred Thompson III, Class Action Attorney in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Over 47 years of legal practice · focused on Class Action and Product Liability

Mount Pleasant, SC

Practicing class action in Mount Pleasant since 1979.

47+: Years practicing
1: Bar admission

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Fred Thompson III is an attorney based in Mount Pleasant, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Class Action and Product Liability. Fred has over 47 years of legal experience.

Based in: Mount Pleasant, SOUTH CAROLINA
Experience: over 47 years
Known for: Class Action · Product Liability

Handles Class Action and Product Liability matters from Mount Pleasant, SOUTH CAROLINA.
Over 47 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Charleston (SC) (2022).

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Fred Thompson III

Fred concentrates on class action and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Fred handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Fred takes class action matters in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Fred agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Fred takes product liability matters in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Fred agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Fred Thompson III — Over 47 years of South Carolina class action experience

Fred Thompson III is an attorney based in Mount Pleasant, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Class Action and Product Liability. Fred has over 47 years of legal experience.

With decades of diverse experience in personal injury, commercial and toxic tort law, Fred Thompson represents people harmed by negligence, product defects or misconduct. As a leader of the medical litigation team, Fred manages cases related to defective medical devices, harmful pharmaceutical drugs, medical malpractice, and nursing home abuse.

Fred is Liaison Counsel for a multidistrict litigation, In re Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2873, alleging severe health complications and environmental harms associated with the use of firefighting Aqueous Film-Forming Foams, which contain toxic PFAS chemicals. He has been appointed to numerous leadership positions, including:

Co-lead coordinating counsel for the pelvic mesh lawsuits consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
Plaintiffs' co-lead counsel for the Mirena® IUD multidistrict litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Plaintiffs' co-lead counsel for the federal Digitek® consolidation
Plaintiffs' Steering Committee member for the Medtronic Sprint Fidelis® defibrillator lead
Plaintiffs' Steering Committee member for the Avandia® federal multidistrict litigation
Plaintiffs' Steering Committee member for the Trasylol® federal multidistrict litigation
Chairman of the American Association for Justice's Digitek® Litigation Group
Co-chairman of the AAJ Kugel® Mesh Litigation Group.

Fred is also active with the firm’s consumer fraud, commercial and economic damage litigation. He has represented clients in litigation involving bond issues and securities fraud in federal, state and bankruptcy forums as well as through alternative dispute resolution. Additionally, Fred has practiced commercial transaction work, including contracting, corporate, partnership and limited liability company formation, and capital acquisitions.

Recognized as an AV® rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®, Fred frequently speaks on medical litigation topics at legal seminars throughout the country. He co-authored “Composix® Kugel® Mesh: A Primer” for the Spring 2008 AAJ Section on Toxic, Environmental & Pharmaceutical Torts newsletter. Fred serves his local community as a Board Member for the East Cooper Community Outreach organization.

How Fred handles class action matters

The kind of cases Fred takes

Fred reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action and product liability matters in Mount Pleasant and the surrounding South Carolina area.

Credentials

Fred Thompson III's legal education and bar admissions

Duke University
J.D. · 1979
Yale University
B.A. · 1973

Jurisdictions

Fred's state bar admissions

South Carolina
1979 · ACTIVE

Fred studied at J.D. in Duke University and B.A. in Yale University.

Law school and academic background

Fred completed J.D. in Duke University and B.A. in Yale University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Fred runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Fred Thompson III

Fred has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Charleston (SC)
2022
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon
2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Charleston (SC) (2022). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon (2026).

Locations

Fred Thompson III's office in Mount Pleasant

Fred's primary office is at 28 Bridgeside Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

28 Bridgeside Boulevard

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464

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Hiring guide

How to hire Fred Thompson III — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Fred usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Fred charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Fred's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Fred will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Fred

Fred discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Fred confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Fred's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Fred Thompson III

How much does it cost to hire Fred for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Fred walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Fred offer a free consultation?
Fred charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Fred's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Fred's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in South Carolina typically take?
Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Fred gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Fred take my case if I'm outside Mount Pleasant?
Fred is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Fred will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Fred?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Fred will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Fred accepting new class action clients right now?
Fred's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Class Action attorneys serving Mount Pleasant, Columbia and Charleston in South Carolina

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