Melanie L. Thomas
PartneratWood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
Las Vegas, NV
Practicing health care in Las Vegas since 2013.
- 13+
- Years practicing
- 4.9 ★
- 20 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Melanie L. Thomas is a partner based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Health Care, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Melanie has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 20 client reviews.
- Based in
- Las Vegas, NV
- Experience
- over 13 years
- Known for
- Health Care · Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
- Handles Health Care, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury matters from Las Vegas, NV.
- Over 13 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Melanie L. Thomas: Melanie L. Thomas is a partner based in Las Vegas, NV. The practice focuses on Health Care, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Melanie has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 20 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
Melanie L. Thomas represents clients in Las Vegas, Nevada across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Melanie L. Thomas
Melanie Thomas is a partner and experienced trial attorney at WSHB's offices in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada. She specializes in defending healthcare providers and medical facilities against malpractice and wrongful death lawsuits. Melanie has extensive experience in first-chairing trials and arbitrations, as well as significant mediation experience. Her background includes representing healthcare providers in regulatory matters before state boards and litigating cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, and 1983 claims.
In recognition of her achievements as a medical malpractice attorney, Melanie has been honored as a Mountain States Super Lawyer 'Rising Star' from 2020 to 2023. This honor is awarded to no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state and is based on a multiphase process, including a statewide survey of lawyers, independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.
Melanie's legal career began as a paralegal in Detroit, Michigan. After law school, she moved to Southern Nevada, where she focused on defending healthcare providers in medical negligence litigation. She also has experience representing individuals in high-stakes personal injury cases, giving her valuable insights into the plaintiff attorney's mindset. After returning to the defense side, Melanie has since devoted her practice to advocating for the interests of her healthcare provider clients before licensing boards and the court.
Newsroom
News
•Veteran Healthcare Law Attorney Joins WSHB as Partner in Las Vegas
Firm News, 8.19.24
Publications
•Nevada High Court Clarifies Standards for Professional Negligence Claims
Case Updates, 9.24.24
In the News
•WSHB Crushes High-Stakes Injury Lawsuit with Sweeping Defense Win
•Nevada High Court Clarifies Standards for Professional Negligence Claims
•Veteran Healthcare Law Attorney Joins WSHB as Partner in Las Vegas
Honors & Recognitions
•Named a Super Lawyers Mountain States 'Rising Star' (2020 - 2023)
•Top rated Medical Malpractice attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada
•Recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer in Las Vegas by MYVEGAS Magazine (2015)
Credentials
Education
Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
J.D. · 2011
Hillsdale College
B.S. · 2004
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Nevada U.S. District
2013 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Peer Reviewed
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Memberships •American Inns of Court - Howard D
membership
McKibben Inn
2013 - 2020) •Pi Beta Phi - Alumnae Member (2004 · membership
Locations
Office locations
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
2881 Business Park Court, Suite 200
Las Vegas, NV 89128
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4.9
20 client reviews
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What areas of law does Melanie L. Thomas practice?
Melanie L. Thomas focuses on Health Care, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury.
Where is Melanie L. Thomas located?
Melanie L. Thomas primarily serves clients in Las Vegas, Nevada, with an office at 2881 Business Park Court, Suite 200.
How experienced is Melanie L. Thomas?
Melanie L. Thomas has 13 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 2013.
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