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Thomas Ainsworth III

Law Offices of T.H. Ainsworth, III, P.A.
  • Personal Injury, Insurance Claims
  • North Carolina, North Carolina
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Biography

Davidson College, B.S. 1975, Pre-Med
Program in Medical Sciences (PIMS) 1975-1977, Florida State University
Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D. 1980
Licensed to practice law in North Carolina since 1981 with 38 years of experience in personal injury
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum (limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients)
Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice (formerly North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers)
Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member, North Carolina Bar Association
Member, Mecklenburg County Bar
NC Court of Appeals successful decision, Roush v. Kennon, 188 N.C.App. 570 (2008) (dental malpractice)
Editor, 2nd Edition, North Carolina Law of Damages, Harrison Publishing Co. 1988
Author, Trying the Automobile Injury Case in North Carolina, National Business Institute, 1999
Author and presenter Wake Forest University School of Law, Continuing Legal Education seminars on Professional Responsibility 2000; Damages 2002; and Practical Evidence 2003 and 2006
St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Church Council 2012-2020
Member, North Carolina Historical re-enactment Society (6th NC regiment), Revolutionary War re-enactor
Past Member, Advisory Council, Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    All personal injury consultations free of charge
  • Contingent Fees
    contingency fee usually standard 33.3% (1/3), but variable
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Contingency fees are variable depending on circumstances of the case
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
North Carolina
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North Carolina
North Carolina State Bar
ID Number: 9671
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Languages
  • French: Written
Professional Experience
Firm head
Law Offices of T.H.Ainsworth
- Current
Associate
Downer, Walters & Mitchener, P.A.
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Associate
Crumley Roberts, PLLC
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Associate
Ted L. Greve & Associates, P.A.
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Associate
Tim L. Harris & Associates, P.A.
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Firm split up in 2000
Associate
Downer, Walters & Mitchener, P.A.
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Associate
Weaver, Bennett & Bland, P.A.
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left to practice personal injury exclusively
Associate
Paul L. Whitlield, P.A.
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Education
Wake Forest University School of Law
J.D. (1980) | Law
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Activities: Moot Court Board
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Davidson College
B.S. (1975) | Pre-medicine
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Activities: Yearbook; football
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Awards
2nd Membership
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Successful Settlement of third party work injury claim
Membership
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Successful $1.5 Million Dollar Settlement for quadriplegic client after week of trial
Professional Associations
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Member
- Current
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Mecklenburg County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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North Carolina State Bar  # 9671
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Practical Evidence 2006
Wake Forest University School of Law
Practical Evidence 2003
Wake Forest University School of Law
Damages CLE
Wake Forest University School of Law
Professional Responsibility CLE
Wake Forest University School of Law
Trying the Automobile Injury Case in North Carolina
National Business Institute
North Carolina Law of Damages, 2nd Edition
Harrison Publishing Co.
Speaking Engagements
Practical Evidence 2006, CLE Seminar, Wake Forest University School of Law
Wake Forest University School of Law
chapter author and presenter with CLE Manual
Practical Evidence 2003, CLE Seminar, Wake Forest University School of Law
Wake Forest University School of Law
chapter author and presenter with CLE Manual
Trying the Automobile Injury Case in North Carolina, CLE Seminar, Charlotte Airport Holiday Inn
National Business Institute
One of two author/lecturers with CLE Manual
Contact & Map
Law Offices of T.H.Ainsworth, III, P.A.
333 W. Trade Street
Suite 370
Charlotte, NC 28202
Telephone: (704) 727-2014
Cell: (704) 591-8828
Fax: (704) 584-9945