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Melanie L. Thomas

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200 S. Virginia Street 8th Floor, Reno, NV 89501

Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Law, Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices and Complex Tort and Casualty

About Melanie L. Thomas

Melanie Thomas is a partner and experienced trial attorney at WSHB's offices in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada. She specializes in defending healthcare providers and medical facilities against malpractice and wrongful death lawsuits. Melanie has extensive experience in first-chairing trials and arbitrations, as well as significant mediation experience. Her background includes representing healthcare providers in regulatory matters before state boards and litigating cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, and 1983 claims.

In recognition of her achievements as a medical malpractice attorney, Melanie has been honored as a Mountain States Super Lawyer 'Rising Star' from 2020 to 2023. This honor is awarded to no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state and is based on a multiphase process, including a statewide survey of lawyers, independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.

Melanie's legal career began as a paralegal in Detroit, Michigan. After law school, she moved to Southern Nevada, where she focused on defending healthcare providers in medical negligence litigation. She also has experience representing individuals in high-stakes personal injury cases, giving her valuable insights into the plaintiff attorney's mindset. After returning to the defense side, Melanie has since devoted her practice to advocating for the interests of her healthcare provider clients before licensing boards and the court.

Newsroom

News

•Veteran Healthcare Law Attorney Joins WSHB as Partner in Las Vegas
Firm News, 8.19.24

Publications

•Nevada High Court Clarifies Standards for Professional Negligence Claims
Case Updates, 9.24.24

In the News

•WSHB Crushes High-Stakes Injury Lawsuit with Sweeping Defense Win
•Nevada High Court Clarifies Standards for Professional Negligence Claims
•Veteran Healthcare Law Attorney Joins WSHB as Partner in Las Vegas

Honors & Recognitions

•Named a Super Lawyers Mountain States 'Rising Star' (2020 - 2023)
•Top rated Medical Malpractice attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada
•Recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer in Las Vegas by MYVEGAS Magazine (2015)

 

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Areas of Law

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    • Medical Malpractice and Healthcare Law
    • Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices
    • Complex Tort and Casualty

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates: $200 - $350/hr
    Contingency Fee: 33% - 40%
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: WSHB Crushes High-Stakes Injury Lawsuit with Sweeping Defense Win
    11.24.25
  • Additional Links
    https://www.wshblaw.com/professionals-melanie-thomas

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2013, Nevada
    U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
    Memberships

    Memberships

    •American Inns of Court - Howard D. McKibben Inn (2013 - 2020)
    •Pi Beta Phi - Alumnae Member (2004)

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
    Class of 2011
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Hillsdale College
    Class of 2004
    B.S.

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    Melanie L. Thomas is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Nevada.
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    Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP has 500 attorneys at this location.
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    Yes, Melanie L. Thomas has a presence in Las Vegas, NV.
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    Melanie L. Thomas attended Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

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