Joseph G. Thompson, III
Partner
jthompson@wattbeckworth.com

713.333.9104         

Biography

Joe Thompson was born and raised in Houston, Texas. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Michigan, Mr. Thompson attended the University of Texas School of Law, where he was a member of the Texas Law Review, Order of the Coif, and a Chancellor. He graduated with honors in 1993 and was a trial lawyer in the Houston office of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. prior to joining the firm in January of 2001. Mr. Thompson's practice focuses on commercial, energy, product liability, insurance, and personal injury litigation.

Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Areas Of Practice:
Litigation & Appeals
Commercial Liability
Energy Oil & Gas Litigation
Product Liability
Insurance Litigation
Personal Injury Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Texas, 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1996
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1993
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 1994
U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1994
U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 2004
U.S. District Court District of Arizona, 1994
Education:
The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, 1993 J.D.
Honors: With Honors
  Order of the Coif
  Chancellor
  Member, Texas Law Review

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1990 B.A.
Honors: With High Distinction
  Phi Beta Kappa
Past Employment Positions:
Watt, Beckworth & Carrigan, L.L.P., 2001
Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P., Houston, Texas, 1993-2000
 
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