About Russell S. Thompson
Russell S. Thompson IV earned his law degree from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2011 after completing a bachelor’s degree in political science at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh in 2004. He went through a traditional path of study and practice, moving from classroom work into litigation and client counseling. His academic background combines a liberal arts undergraduate focus with three years of professional legal training.
His professional biography is anchored by his role at Thompson Consumer Law Group, PC, where he serves as managing partner. That position places him in charge of firm operations as well as case strategy. He oversees a team that handles consumer-related matters and represents clients in both trial and appellate proceedings. He has grown into leadership at the firm while continuing to take an active role in client files.
Thompson holds active membership in the State Bar of Arizona and the State Bar of California. He is also admitted to practice before several federal courts of appeals, including the 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th and 11th Circuits. Those admissions expand the geographic reach of his appellate work and allow him to file and argue matters beyond the state courts where he is licensed.
Colleagues describe his approach as pragmatic. He balances courtroom work with management duties. That requires a steady attention to litigation deadlines, client communication and supervising other lawyers. At the same time he remains involved in briefing and argument where appellate issues arise. His career reflects the combined responsibilities of firm leadership and hands-on litigation.
Outside of the office, his professional memberships keep him connected to developments in Arizona and California law. He participates in bar activities and keeps up with changes in federal appellate practice. Those memberships also give him access to professional networks and resources that inform case strategy.
He has built a practice that operates across state and federal lines. The firm lists offices under the Thompson Consumer Law Group name, and he continues to lead there. He currently practices at Thompson Consumer Law Group, PC, where his work centers on consumer law matters.
