People
Michael A. Thompson
Partner
- New York
Biography
Michael Thompson serves as coverage and litigation counsel for government contractors and their insurance carriers with respect to complex claims and litigation arising under the Defense Base Act (DBA) extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act for injuries occurring overseas on United States Military bases and NATO installations. He counsels clients throughout the DBA process including best claims handling practices, relevant litigation and defense trends, and alternative dispute resolution.
Michael also oversees the firm’s War Hazards Department pursuing subrogation and recovery of liability awards from the United States Department of Labor on behalf of insurance carriers for injuries occurring as the result of a “war-risk hazard.” He litigates novel issues before the United States Department of Labor’s judicial and administrative tribunals pertaining to the WHCA and continuing obligations under the DBA. Michael also advises insurance carriers of their rights and obligations under the WHCA throughout the DBA litigation process.
Prior to joining the firm, Michael practiced securities litigation and compliance, immigration law and criminal defense.
Michael also oversees the firm’s War Hazards Department pursuing subrogation and recovery of liability awards from the United States Department of Labor on behalf of insurance carriers for injuries occurring as the result of a “war-risk hazard.” He litigates novel issues before the United States Department of Labor’s judicial and administrative tribunals pertaining to the WHCA and continuing obligations under the DBA. Michael also advises insurance carriers of their rights and obligations under the WHCA throughout the DBA litigation process.
Prior to joining the firm, Michael practiced securities litigation and compliance, immigration law and criminal defense.
Honors
- The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, Insurance Law, 2023 - 2024
Professional Associations
- New York Bar Association, Member
- DOL – Joint Bar Association, Member
News
Skarzynski Marick Lawyers Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2024
08/17/2023Skarzynski Marick & Black LLP is pleased to announce that Bill Accordino, Sarah Allison, Marie Figueiredo, Marissa Gerny, Andrew Gerow, Doug Giombarrese, Tae Young Lee, Mircea Lupu, John Lynn, Neel Rana, Michael Thompson and Sarah Voutyras were recognized in the 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Insurance Law.