Greenberg Traurig’s David G. Thomas Named a ‘Massachusetts Go To Lawyer: Business Litigation 2022’

Jan 04, 2023

Posted by Greenberg Traurig, LLP

David G. Thomas, co-chair of the Boston Litigation Group of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named a 2022 “Go To Business Litigation Lawyer” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. He was selected for his work defending companies against unfair or deceptive business practices claims in individual and putative class action settings, as well as his skill in handling class action and MA Chapter 93A—the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act—matters. Thomas and his fellow honorees are featured in the publication’s Dec. 26 issue. 

The 2022 Go To Lawyers are nominated by their peers and chosen by a panel from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Honorees are selected for demonstrating in-depth knowledge in their field and extensive experience with a record of success, according to the publication. 

 

Thomas is a litigation, trial, and appellate attorney representing manufacturers and retailers facing false advertising claims arising out of alleged violations of federal and state consumer protection statutes, including the Federal Trade Commission Act and “little FTC Acts,” such as Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A – the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act; lenders, mortgage brokers, and servicers facing predatory lending and unfair servicing claims arising out of the Truth in Lending Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, and state laws governing consumer financing and mortgage loan servicing; health care and other entities accused of submitting false claims to the government or governmental payors; companies accused of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and similar state laws and regulations; and companies and individuals accused of misappropriating or divulging confidential intellectual property, including trade secrets, customer lists, and other protected information. 

 

Thomas also represents companies and individuals responding to civil investigative demands under various regulatory schemes, including federal and state false claims acts and related enforcement actions brought by federal and state regulatory agencies, including the United States Department of Justice, Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, and other federal and state agencies.

Thomas has received numerous accolades for his work, and most recently was named to the 2022 “Top Lawyers” list by Boston Magazine.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Litigation Practice: Greenberg Traurig’s Litigation Practice includes a team of more than 600 attorneys. The firm’s trial lawyers regularly appear in state and federal courts throughout the country, as well as in appellate courts and before international arbitration panels. They work closely with in-house counsel to develop a strategy that best fits a litigation cost and proficiency model appropriate to the client’s unique needs and goals.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Boston Office: Established in 1999, Greenberg Traurig’s Boston office is home to more than 80 attorneys practicing in the areas of bankruptcy and restructuring, corporate, emerging technology, energy, environmental, financial services, gaming, governmental affairs, intellectual property, labor and employment, life sciences and medical technology, litigation, public finance, real estate, and tax. An important contributor to the firm’s international platform, the Boston office includes a team of nationally recognized attorneys with both public and private sector experience. The team offers clients the value of decades of helping clients in complex legal matters and hands-on knowledge of the local business community, supported by the firm’s vast network of global resources.

 

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2500 attorneys in 43 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm reported gross revenue of over $2 Billion for FY 2021 and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law 100, Am Law Global 100, and NLJ 250. On the debut 2022 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard, it is a Top 15 firm. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab and the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program certifies that the firm’s U.S. offices are 100% powered by renewable energy. The firm is often recognized for its focus on philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: www.gtlaw.com.


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