Samuel G. Thompson, Health Care Attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina
Over 58 years of legal practice · focused on Health Care, Insurance, and Medical Malpractice · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratSmith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchell And Jernigan L L P
Raleigh, NC
Practicing health care in Raleigh since 1968.
- 58+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Samuel G. Thompson is a partner based in Raleigh, NC. The practice focuses on Health Care, Insurance, and Medical Malpractice. Samuel has over 58 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Smith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchell And Jernigan L L P. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Raleigh, NC
- Experience
- over 58 years
- Known for
- Health Care · Insurance · Medical Malpractice
- Handles Health Care, Insurance, and Medical Malpractice matters from Raleigh, NC.
- Over 58 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Samuel G. Thompson: Samuel G. Thompson is a partner based in Raleigh, NC. The practice focuses on Health Care, Insurance, and Medical Malpractice. Samuel has over 58 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Smith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchell And Jernigan L L P. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Samuel takes on
Samuel concentrates on health care, insurance, and medical malpractice. Each area below outlines the kind of case Samuel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care
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Health Care cases in Raleigh, North Carolina
Samuel takes health care matters in Raleigh, North 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 Samuel agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Raleigh, North Carolina
Samuel takes insurance matters in Raleigh, North 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 Samuel agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Raleigh, North Carolina
Samuel takes medical malpractice matters in Raleigh, North 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 Samuel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Samuel G. Thompson — health care lawyer in Raleigh
Samuel G. Thompson is a partner based in Raleigh, NC. The practice focuses on Health Care, Insurance, and Medical Malpractice. Samuel has over 58 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Smith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchell And Jernigan L L P. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Mr. Samuel G. Thompson is a lawyer practicing insurance, health care, medical malpractice defense. Samuel received a B.S. degree from University of North Carolina in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years. Samuel practices at Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett Mitchell & Jernigan, L.L.P. in Raleigh, NC.
Working with Samuel on a health care matter
Mr. Samuel G. Thompson is a lawyer practicing insurance, health care, medical malpractice defense. Samuel received a B.S. degree from University of North Carolina in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years. Samuel practices at Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett Mitchell & Jernigan, L.L.P. in Raleigh, NC.
Who Samuel represents
Samuel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care, insurance, and medical malpractice matters in Raleigh and the surrounding North Carolina area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of North Carolina
J.D. · 1968
University of North Carolina
B.S. · 1965
Jurisdictions
Samuel's state bar admissions
North Carolina U.S.
1968 · ACTIVE
Samuel studied at J.D. in University of North Carolina and B.S. in University of North Carolina.
Law school and academic background
Samuel completed J.D. in University of North Carolina and B.S. in University of North Carolina. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Samuel runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Samuel has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Samuel's professional memberships and bar associations
Wake County, North Carolina and American Bar Associations The North Carolina State Bar Defense Research and Trial Lawyers Association International Association of Defense Counsel North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
President, 1986-1987 · membership
Locations
Samuel G. Thompson's office in Raleigh
Samuel's primary office is at Wells Fargo Capitol Center, 150 Fayetteville St., Ste. 2300, Raleigh, NC, 27602. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Smith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchell And Jernigan L L P
Wells Fargo Capitol Center, 150 Fayetteville St., Ste. 2300
Raleigh, NC 27602
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Client reviews of Samuel G. Thompson — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Samuel G. Thompson — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Samuel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Samuel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Samuel'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; Samuel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care 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 Samuel
Samuel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care 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. Samuel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Samuel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Samuel G. Thompson
How much does it cost to hire Samuel for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Samuel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Samuel offer a free consultation?
Samuel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Samuel's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Samuel's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in North Carolina typically take?
Simple health care 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. Samuel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Samuel take my case if I'm outside Raleigh?
Samuel is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Samuel 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 Samuel?
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. Samuel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Samuel accepting new health care clients right now?
Samuel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Health Care attorneys serving Raleigh, Charlotte and Durham in North Carolina
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