Managing Partner
Thomas “Woody” Sampson II
Woody’s civil litigation background includes representation of companies and public institutions.
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Corporate defense & business litigation · Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta corporate defense.
Ready for what’s next.
40 years of experience. TKST defends businesses, employers and institutions against civil claims and helps them navigate complex commercial disputes.
Rooted in Atlanta.
Prepared for the courtroom.
& TOMPKINS LLP
40 years of experience. Atlanta roots. Courtroom resolve.
ATLANTA ROOTS. DIRECT LEGAL COUNSEL.The issue behind the legal question
Your business has
something at stake.
A lawsuit, a workplace claim or a disputed agreement can demand attention long before the facts are clear. Thomas Kennedy Sampson & Tompkins LLP helps you understand the issue, the available options and the decisions that come next.
Our Atlanta practice brings together civil litigation, business disputes and counsel for the relationships and obligations that keep organizations operating. We begin with the people involved, the records that matter and the outcome you need to evaluate.
Get to know TKSTCapabilities
Find the right starting point.
Business disputes
Contracts, ownership, fraud and commercial relationships.
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A coordinated response to claims against a company or institution.
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Agreements, governance and legal decisions before a dispute.
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Compliance questions, inquiries and overlapping legal risks.
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Meet Woody and Jeffrey.
Partner
Jeffrey E. Tompkins
Jeffrey’s practice includes commercial litigation, contract and employment disputes, and civil trials for businesses and business leaders.
Explore Jeffrey’s backgroundHow we approach a matter
Clarity for each decision.
Understand the exposure.
Identify the claim, the parties, the deadlines and the effect on the business. Separate established facts from questions that still need evidence.
Prepare around the issue.
Connect records, witnesses and legal analysis to the decisions ahead. The next step should have a defined purpose.
Reassess as the case develops.
Evaluate negotiation, court proceedings and other available paths against the evidence, legal requirements and business objectives.
Questions to help you take the next step
What legal matters does TKST handle?
TKST’s capabilities include business and ownership disputes, civil defense, employment claims, product liability, medical malpractice defense, appeals, investigations and business counsel. The capability pages explain the issues and information relevant to an initial discussion.
Does TKST represent businesses outside Atlanta?
The firm is based in Atlanta and serves clients in Georgia. For a matter involving another jurisdiction, discuss the forum and legal needs so TKST can assess the appropriate scope and arrangements.
What should I share in my first inquiry?
Provide the parties’ names, a general description and any known deadline. Do not send confidential records until the firm confirms how to proceed.