Amie Thompson, Esquire
Notable Cases
Ms. Thompson has been counsel of record, co-counsel, and/or an associate attorney on the following notable cases and appeals:
Badali vs Pittsburgh Technical Institute Inc., GD-17-013089 (Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania) (lead counsel in this successful settlement of plaintiff’s claims involving alleged breach of contract and consumer protection violations)
Freedom from Religion Found., Inc. v. New Kensington-Arnold Sch. Dist., 118 F. Supp. 3d 821, 326 Ed. Law Rep. 274 (W.D. Pa. 2015) (associate attorney on this successful motion for summary judgment in this phase of the litigation) (see related news, Ten Commandments Lawsuit)
Albert Gallatin Area School District, et al. v. The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, No. 442 of 2012, GD (Court of Common Pleas of Fayette County, Pennsylvania) (associate attorney on numerous depositions, discovery, and briefs, that obtained class certification in this class action lawsuit representing over 300 school districts in Pennsylvania. Lead counsel settled the case the day before trial with some school districts receiving six figure settlements)
Vargas v. GNC General Nutrition Centers, Inc., 2012 W.L. 3544733 (W.D. Pa. Aug. 16, 2012) (associate attorney on this case which obtained successful results for class action plaintiffs involving a de facto policy against overtime)
Neals v. MGIC, Civil Action No. 10-1291 (W.D. Pa. Apr. 6, 2011) (associate attorney on this seminal case which obtained successful results for class action plaintiffs involving discrimination against pregnant women in the marketing of private mortgage insurance) (see related news, “MGIC Settles Historic Mortgage Insurance Case Involving Maternity Leave”)
ABOUT
Amie Thompson, Esquire
SUMMARY
Ms. Thompson is the founder of The Pittsburgh Litigator, PLLC. She is a respected attorney who is dedicated to helping clients through all aspects of the legal process. As an experienced litigator with a focus on complex litigation, Ms. Thompson often resolves issues that are high-conflict.
Ms. Thompson is committed to resolving client matters in a cost effective and efficient manner. She assists clients in making settlement decisions and understanding their options. While comfortable engaging in settlement discussions where possible, she frequently litigates matters in court and takes pride in her reputation as a committed advocate for her clients.
Ms. Thompson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and pre-law studies from The University of Pittsburgh (magna cum laude, 2006) and a Juris Doctor degree from The Duquesne University School of Law (cum laude, 2010). In law school, she served as a member of the Law Review and Executive Editor of the Business Law Journal. She has authored several publications in her field. She also received a Certificate of Distinction for Meritorious Services Rendered to the Civil Rights Litigation Clinic and an award for Outstanding Oral Argument.
Ms. Thompson is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. She has handled numerous appeals in federal court, as well as the Commonwealth, Superior and Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania. She has experience in litigation and appellate practice in civil, family, and orphans’ court divisions. She currently practices law in several counties, including Allegheny, Westmoreland, Butler and Armstrong. She is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, which covers the second largest county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Ms. Thompson is always prepared, thoughtful and creative. She combines her experience as an advocate within the legal system with her client’s goals and priorities. Her job is to help you understand your rights, risks, legal responsibilities and options so that you can make informed decisions about your life and future. Make an appointment today to speak with Ms. Thompson about your legal needs.
EXPERIENCE
Owner/Attorney
The Pittsburgh Litigator, PLLC - Pittsburgh, PA
March 2015 to Present
Successfully represent clients in all phases of settlement negotiations and, when necessary, litigation. Litigation practice including motions, hearings, discovery, trials and appeals.
Attorney
Mid-Sized law firm - Pittsburgh, PA
July 2011 to March 2015
Defended clients in state and federal litigation relating to: labor and employment, civil rights, real estate, unfair business practices, taxes, education, estates and trusts, and contracts. Managed litigation files from inception through trial and appeal phases. Attended depositions, and prepared motions, pleadings, discovery, and appellate briefs.
Attorney
Small law firm - Pittsburgh, PA
August 2010 to July 2011
Successfully represented clients in litigation involving class actions, insurance, civil rights, real estate, employment discrimination, consumer protection, immigration, and general civil litigation matters.
Research Assistant
2009 to 2010
Dean Kenneth Gormley and Professor Susan Hascall, Duquesne University
EDUCATION
Juris Doctorate, cum laude
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY, June 2010
Law Review, Member / Editor
Business Law Journal, Executive Editor
Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, May 2006
Member of the Judicial Board