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Thomas Kennedy Sampson & Tompkins LLP

United States 2025

Overview

For over 50 years, reliability has been the watchword of Thomas, Kennedy, Sampson & Tompkins. Founded in 1971, the firm serves the legal needs of major corporations, governmental authorities, small businesses and individuals. The oldest minority-owned law firm in Georgia and among the three largest minority-owned law firms in the southeastern United States, Thomas, Kennedy, Sampson & Tompkins is rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, published by Martindale-Hubbell.

The team of attorneys are dedicated to meeting the needs of a broad-based practice, including tort defense, product liability defense, premises liability defense, employment law, municipal and corporate finance, medical malpractice, licensing, marketing, construction, intellectual property, and entertainment law.

Clients have come to rely on Thomas, Kennedy, Sampson & Tompkins and its flexible practice group structure. The versatility of this system allows the firm to call upon the skills of attorneys throughout the firm to provide the highest quality representation for a wide range of legal and business issues. The firm's size also guarantees accessible communication and personal attention to client needs at all attorney levels.

Thomas, Kennedy, Sampson, & Tompkins is committed to excellence and dedicated to the efficient use of resources in the pursuit of a successful result.
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Practice Areas:
2
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
3

Rankings

Regional

Atlanta

Tier
1
Atlanta
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Atlanta
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
2
Atlanta
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Rankings

Regional

Atlanta

Tier
1
Atlanta
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Atlanta
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
2
Atlanta
Litigation - Labor and Employment

Practice Areas

Thomas Kennedy Sampson & Tompkins LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 3 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Thomas Kennedy Sampson & Tompkins LLP proudly has 3 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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