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Drew Thomas

Drew Thomas

Partner

5830 Granite Parkway
Suite 1000
Plano, TX 75024
T 469.484.4948
drew.thomas@nelsonmullins.com
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Drew’s practice includes a wide range of litigation matters. His inherent desire for justice and dedication to advocating for clients is at the core of his practice. Drew has nearly a decade of experience defending high-exposure product liability cases and litigating commercial disputes along with other civil matters. Drew comprehensively analyzes each case at the...

Drew’s practice includes a wide range of litigation matters. His inherent desire for justice and dedication to advocating for clients is at the core of his practice. Drew has nearly a decade of experience defending high-exposure product liability cases and litigating commercial disputes along with other civil matters. Drew comprehensively analyzes each case at the outset to develop early strategies for a successful resolution, whether through summary judgment, settlement, or trial. By doing so, Drew routinely obtains favorable outcomes for clients.

Drew Thomas

outset to develop early strategies for a successful resolution, whether through summary judgment, settlement, or trial. By doing so, Drew routinely obtains favorable outcomes for clients.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Partner, Dallas-based firm (2023–2024)
  • Of Counsel, Dallas-based firm (2022-2023)
  • Litigation Associate, Dallas-based firm (2015–2022)

Representative Matters

  • Helped obtain defense verdict in a jury trial for a truck manufacturer.
  • Helped obtain defense verdict in a jury trial for a security company in a wrongful death case.
  • Achieved favorable settlement for a manufacturer in a business dispute.
  • Obtained a plaintiff verdict in a bench trial for a judgment creditor.
  • Defended a truck manufacturer in national litigation and helped obtain favorable results in numerous states through dismissal or settlement.
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Partner, Dallas-based firm (2023–2024)
  • Of Counsel, Dallas-based firm (2022-2023)
  • Litigation Associate, Dallas-based firm (2015–2022)

Representative Matters

  • Helped obtain defense verdict in a jury trial for a truck manufacturer.
  • Helped obtain defense verdict in a jury trial for a security company in a wrongful death case.
  • Achieved favorable settlement for a manufacturer in a business dispute.
  • Obtained a plaintiff verdict in a bench trial for a judgment creditor.
  • Defended a truck manufacturer in national litigation and helped obtain favorable results in numerous states through dismissal or settlement.

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Recognitions

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  • Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2023–2025)

Professional Activities

  • Defense Research Institute (2024-Present)
  • State Bar of Texas (2015-Present)

Drew’s practice includes a wide range of litigation matters. His inherent desire for justice and dedication to advocating for clients is at the core of his practice. Drew has nearly a decade of experience defending high-exposure product liability cases and litigating commercial disputes along with other civil matters. Drew comprehensively analyzes each case at the... outset to develop early strategies for a successful resolution, whether through summary judgment, settlement, or trial. By doing so, Drew routinely obtains favorable outcomes for clients.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Partner, Dallas-based firm (2023–2024)
  • Of Counsel, Dallas-based firm (2022-2023)
  • Litigation Associate, Dallas-based firm (2015–2022)

Representative Matters

  • Helped obtain defense verdict in a jury trial for a truck manufacturer.
  • Helped obtain defense verdict in a jury trial for a security company in a wrongful death case.
  • Achieved favorable settlement for a manufacturer in a business dispute.
  • Obtained a plaintiff verdict in a bench trial for a judgment creditor.
  • Defended a truck manufacturer in national litigation and helped obtain favorable results in numerous states through dismissal or settlement.

Education

  • Texas Tech University School of Law, JD (2015)
  • Lawrence University, BA, Philosophy (2005)

Admissions

  • Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Clerkships

  • Extern, Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas

Practice Areas

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2023–2025)
  • Defense Research Institute (2024-Present)
  • State Bar of Texas (2015-Present)