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Michael J Thomson

Purvis Thomson, LLP • Boulder, CO
Defective Dangerous ProductsPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
mthomson@purvisgray.net
Phone
(877) 447-3513
Address
4440 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO, 80303, US

Professional

About

Michael J. Thomson is a dedicated personal injury attorney based in Boulder, Colorado, with over two decades of experience in civil litigation. Since joining Purvis Thomson, LLP in 2001, he has focused exclusively on representing plaintiffs in a wide array of civil lawsuits, particularly those involving serious automobile and trucking accidents, as well as complex cases such as product liability, civil rights violations, brain and spinal cord injuries, and wrongful death. Throughout his career, Mike has achieved notable success in high-stakes litigation. He served as lead attorney in significant wrongful death product liability actions against Taser International, Inc. and Daimler Trucks North America, Inc., showcasing his expertise in holding major corporations accountable for their negligence. Additionally, he played a pivotal role as co-counsel in a landmark defective seatback case against Ford Motor Company, resulting in a jury verdict of over $2.9 million in damages. His impactful work has garnered media attention, with several of his cases featured in prominent publications such as the Denver Post and Daily Camera. Mike earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Colorado School of Law in 1994 and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Central Michigan University, awarded in 1991. His combination of legal acumen and business insight allows him to effectively advocate for his clients’ best interests. A respected member of the Colorado legal community, Michael Thomson continues to demonstrate a commitment to justice and client advocacy in every case he undertakes.

About Defective Dangerous Products Law

Product liability attorneys represent consumers injured by defective or dangerous products. They hold manufacturers accountable for harm caused by their products. Common matters include defective products, product recalls, manufacturing defects, warning label failures.

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Credentials

Education
1994 University of Colorado School of Law JD 1991 Central Michigan University BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2025 Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell 2025 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2024 Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell 2024 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2023 Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2023 Colorado Bar Association - The Colorado Lawyer Colorado Ski Law in the 21st Century—The No-Duty Doctrine for Ski Area Operators After Redden 2023 Colorado Bar Association Colorado Ski Law in the 21st Century—The No-Duty Doctrine for Ski Area Operators After Redden Part 2
Associations
2022 - Present American Board of Trial Advocates Member 2002 - Present Colorado Bar Association Member 2002 - Present Boulder County Bar Association Member 2002 - Present Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Member 2002 - Present American Association for Justice Member
Updated: May 25, 2026