R. Waylon Thompson - Panama City, FL
Attorney at Manuel & Thompson, P.A.
Lawyers in Panama City, FL
314 Magnolia Ave. Panama City, FL 32401
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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38
Years
Experience
Updated: 05/04/2009
Attorney Information
Overview
Waylon Thompson is a graduate of Auburn University. He received his Law degree from Samford University where he graduated in the top 29 % of his class. Samford's Law School is nationally known for it's emphasis on trial advocacy . During his senior year Waylon served as the chief judge of Samford's trial advocacy program. Waylon was also recognized for his advocacy skills by serving on Samford's American Bar Association National Mock Trial Team, being chosen to represent Samford in the national law school trial competition. After graduation; Waylon was awarded the Dean's Certificate of Appreciation for his contribution to the law school while a student. Waylon is licensed to practice law in the states of Florida, Alabama and Georgia.
After receiving his license, Waylon represented injured individuals and insurance companies for the first six years of his law practice. This involved helping injured people be properly compensated as well as interpreting insurance policies and provisions. His work for insurance companies gave Waylon first hand knowledge of the tactics used by insurance companies to deny injured people just compensation. The experience of seeing deserving people being denied benefits led Waylon, in 1994, to exclusively represent injured individuals in their claims against insurance companies.
Waylon is certified by the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a specialist in civil trial law. Board certification is the highest level of recognition by the Florida Bar concerning the competency and experience of attorneys.Waylon is an active member of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (AFTL); an organization of over 4,000 lawyers in the state of Florida working to protect the safety of Florida's families. In 1999 Waylon received the legislative leadership Shoe Leather Award for his dedicated and effective contributions on behalf of AFTL's legislative effort.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Shoe Leather Award, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
Other Sources of Feedback About R. Waylon Thompson
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
J.D.
Honors: Graduated Top 29% of Class
Honors: Samford's American Bar Association National Mock Trial Team
Honors: Dean's Certificate of Appreciation
Non Legal Education
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Auburn University, 1985
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1988
- Alabama, 1989
- Georgia, 1995
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, Florida Bar
- Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Other Affiliations
- Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (Member)
Contact
314 Magnolia Ave.
Panama City, FL 32401
Phone Number: (850) 785-5555
Fax Number: (850) 785-0133
Website: http://www.manuelthompson.com
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