Thomas "Woody" Sampson II - Atlanta, GA
Attorney at Thomas Kennedy Sampson & Tompkins LLP
Personal Injury Lawyers in Atlanta, GA
3355 Main Street Atlanta, GA 30337
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 06/18/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Civil Rights
- Premises Liability
- Medical Malpractice
Attorney Information
Overview
Thomas G. Sampson, known to many as “Woody” is a seasoned trial attorney and a partner at Thomas Kennedy Sampson & Tompkins LLP, Georgia’s oldest minority-owned law firm. With over 25 years of litigation experience, Woody has built a distinguished career representing Fortune 500 companies, public institutions, and individuals in complex and high-stakes civil cases.
A versatile litigator, Woody has successfully tried more than 100 civil cases across a wide spectrum of legal areas, including medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, civil rights, and consumer warranty claims. His unique ability to understand both sides of the courtroom—having served as both plaintiff’s and defense counsel in multi-million-dollar case gives him a strategic edge in achieving favorable outcomes for his clients.
Throughout his career, Woody has represented respected entities such as the Fulton-DeKalb Hospital Authority, MARTA, Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Ford Motor Company, and State Farm Insurance, among others. His courtroom presence, tactical litigation skills, and deep understanding of both corporate and governmental legal needs have made him one of Georgia’s most trusted legal advocates.
Beyond the courtroom, Woody has made significant contributions to legal ethics and public governance. Since 2002, he has served as General Counsel to the Fulton County Board of Ethics, advising on complaints, ethical violations, and advisory opinions concerning county officials and employees. He has also advised elected officials in the City of Atlanta on election law and ethics matters.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Listed in “Best Lawyers in America” since 2018
- Charter Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
- Barrister, Logan E. Bleckley American Inn of Courts
- Included in “The Power Book” as one of the top 50 leaders in the legal profession, Atlanta Business Chronicle
- Super Lawyers, 2009 – 2013, 2017 – 2023
Other Sources of Feedback About Thomas "Woody" Sampson II
Included on the 2026 Georgia Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Georgia Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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University of Georgia School of Law,
Athens,
Georgia, 1994
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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Morehouse College, 1991
B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 1995
Other Affiliations
- Member, American Trial Lawyers Association
- Fulton County Board of Ethics, Since 2002 (General Counsel)
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Contact
3355 Main Street
Atlanta, GA 30337
Phone Number: 404-963-9442
Email: Send a message
Website: https://tkstlaw.com/
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 - 17:00
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